ROLE DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE
You will support the implementation and execution of the APAC Finance Permanent Control framework across regional and local entities to mitigate accounting risk. The incumbent will monitor Finance operations by performing Key Surveillance Points (KSP) testing, tracking corrective action plans, and assisting with control design during integration and new setups. You will collaborate closely with local Finance teams to refine control plans and ensure audit readiness.
- Support the implementation of APAC Finance Permanent Control framework at regional and local levels, in line with Group requirements and standards, to create business value and mitigate accounting risk
- Assist in monitoring Finance operations across the APAC region by indentifying and assessing potential risks, implementing preventive measures, supporting process/documentation improvements
- Provide assistance to local Finance teams on Finance Permanent Control and contribute to the prevention of adverse findings and/or recommendations from internal and external auditors on control matters
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Contribute to the implementation of the 1LoD / 2LoD Finance framework in the region according to Group and AM standards
- Support the roll-out and execution of the KSP (Key Surveillance Points) program for Asset Management APAC entities. Perform sample selection and control testing covering essential topics such as bank reconciliations, manual entries, accounts justifications, fees, access rights and group reporting. This involves systematically reviewing supporting documentation, evaluating adherence to policies and procedures, and accurately recording any exceptions or control weaknesses identified. Prepare summaries of test results and assist with communicating key findings to both the AM Finance Permanent control team and country CFOs before deadlines. Follow up on the implementation and closure of corrective action plans, tracking progress and updating documentation where necessary
- Assist in updating or designing control plans as needed in respect of new finance set ups and/or financial processes
- Monitor the timely submission and quality of Group’s quarter end reports provided by country CFOs. Offer constructive feed-back to Finance teams to help improve the quality of their submissions as relevant
- Support the preparation of slides related to permanent control and accounting risk management for the monthly Finance Permanent Control Committee and quarterly APAC CFOs calls
- Be up to date with Group Finance policies and procedures, ensuring that regional and local versions are updated timely to consistently reflect the Group’s requirements in terms of scope, structure, level of detail, and information quality. Assist in the drafting of regional procedures
- Participate in any APAC Finance Permanent Control projects, delivering assigned tasks within the agreed deadlines and with the expected level of quality
ROLE REQUIREMENTS
KEY INTERNAL/ EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS
- Internal: AM Local CFOs, Finance teams across APAC region, Global Finance Permanent Control team
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken skills
- Excellent written/verbal communication skills and be able to communicate effectively at all levels
- Excellent interpersonal skills and be able to build strong relationships with local finance teams.
Essential skills /
competencies (TEchnical / behavioural / leadership)
- Strong academic background, preferably a Master’s Degree in Accounting or Finance. Knowledge/Interest in financial services
- Understanding of the financial control function and the underlying processes
- Advanced in Microsoft Excel and have excellent analytical skills to summarize information and highlight the critical areas
- Multi-tasking skills. Attention to detail, adherence to the highest quality standards
- Working collaboratively – Maintain positive and productive working relationships with the various stakeholders
- Proactivity / Creativity in the proposition of solutions to improve the existing set-up
