Finance, Specialist

At AIA we’ve started an exciting movement to create a healthier, more sustainable future for everyone.

It’s about finding new ways to not only better people's lives, but to better the communities and environments we live in. Encompassing our ambition of helping a billion people live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives by 2030.

And to get there, we need ambitious people who believe in playing an important part in shaping that future. People seeking unmatched career and personal growth opportunities, who are driven to work with, and learn from some of the most inspiring and supportive leaders in the business.

Sound like you? Then read on.

About the Role

This position requires the incumbent to perform the treasury and liquidity management functions which include working capital management/ daily operational funding activities, bank accounts and documentations management as well as credit facilities management to ensure optimal and efficient utilization of the operational cash for AIA Bhd., in accordance with internal Standard Operating Procedures. These tasks include treasury activities in AIA Malaysia entities that are outsourced to AIA Bhd.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Prepare / review daily operational funding and the voluminous transactions in online banking system and/or SAP for all AIAMY entities according to internal Cash Management Standard Operating Procedures prior to the approval by the authorised signatories to meet the respective Bank's cut off time;
• Monitor daily funding activities and balances to ensure sufficient funds to meet financial obligations and ensure any unusual items are investigated;
• Check and confirm on-time completion of all initiated transactions in online banking system and/or SAP after authorised signatory approvals. Immediately follow-up on all outstanding transactions;
• Verify and post all treasury related journals for posting into SAP timely and accurately;
• Check and verify intra-company and inter-company fund transfers initiated in online banking system and/or SAP;
• Take lead in the streamlining exercises and management of the current accounts, including cash management set-up documentation for new and modifications of existing accounts for Manager’s sign-off;
• Prepare / review the banking documentations inclusive of the cash management related board resolution, banking mandate, and user profile relating to the access matrix of the authorized signatories of the massive amount of the operating bank accounts in the respective online banking portal and various letters of instruction including KYC exercises to banks for Manager’s sign-off;
• Prepare / review the cash management related board paper for Manager/ superior's review;
• Prepare / review the maintenance request relating to the bank guarantees for all AIAMY entities for Manager's sign-off;
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders on the establishment and management of the credit facility, preparation and/ or review of the cash flow forecast, liquidity management, for AIA Malaysia entities;
• Liaise with bankers and relevant internal and external stakeholders on cash management related matters to drive continuous cash management efficiencies;
• Ensure efficiency and compliance to the industry regulatory and compliance requirements over the treasury processes and activities;
• Ensure compliance of Finance processes and initiate continuous improvement and automation to existing processes or workflows;
• Assist Manager with project assignments and financial reporting relating to Treasury and Cash Management;
• Assist in UAT (user acceptance testing) for any system enhancement relating to treasury/ cash management processes;
• Take lead on regular bank and internal service agreements across all AIAMY entities for Manager’s review and sign-off;
• Perform other ad-hoc tasks as assigned by Manager / Superior from time to time to meet internal and external stakeholders’ request, not limited to external auditors, bankers, Company Secretary, Legal and other business unit's request.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Degree in Finance / Accountancy / Banking or equivalent;
• Minimum 4 years working experience in cash management functions in multinational corporations;
• Good SAP knowledges and experiences are preferred;
• Experienced in banking accounts and cash management services documentations management with good understanding in treasury and cash management processes;
• Good command of English, both written and oral;
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimum supervision, take accountability, proactive and good organization skills;
• Possess good analytical, meticulous, problem solving skills and meeting tight deadlines in a fast pace and challenging environment;
• Ensure prompt responses to internal/ external stakeholders.

Build a career with us as we help our customers and the community live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

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