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Job description / Role
Why Standard Chartered?
Standard Chartered is a leading international banking group operating for over 150 years in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. We've built a successful and sustainable business by playing a fundamental role in economies, helping people and businesses grow and achieve their aspirations. With over 89,000 employees representing 127 nationalities, we value the diversity and unique perspectives amongst our people. We are committed to developing their strengths and enabling them to make a difference to our success by helping them fulfil their potential.
Job Description
The jobholder is responsible for overall management of the Finance function of Standard Chartered Holding (Asia Pacific) B.V. Dubai Branch. This includes responsibility of all day to day
1) Finance accounting & operations.
2) Financial & management reporting.
3) Financial risk & controls.
4) Comprehensive business performance review with the SCH stakeholders.
5) Preparation and audit of its financial statements.
6) Implementation of Projects (if any).
Key Roles & Responsibilities
To Financial Controller:
Consultation and guidance on overall management of the SCH function. Bring about synergies and process improvements and implement best practices in the performance and delivery of BAU.
Strong performance management and insight on SCH numbers and business drivers.
Proactive balance sheet management.
Accurate and timely production of all financial and management reports.
Budgeting and Forecasting.
Ensuring compliance with the Financial Controls Policy (FCP).
Ensuring efficient processing of all accounts payable transactions.
Effective management of Finance systems.
Management of internal and external audit assignments.
Escalate all risk and issue to the Financial Controller who will represent the issues at the country FORC.
To CEO, SCH:
Contribute actively to the SCH governance and risk committee headed by the CEO
Partner the SCH CEO and business in driving business performance and strategy.
Provide information, analysis, insight, advise, challenge and ideas on financial performance.
Budgeting and Forecasting.
Provide analysis on Cost and other MIS reports.
Represent SCH finance in the country BORC.
To Regional Head of Consumer Banking:
Since the UAE Consumer Banking Business funds the SCH costs, it is important to Provide information, analysis, insight, advise, challenge and ideas on financial performance.
Budgeting and Forecasting.
Advise in driving business performance and strategy.
Proactive balance sheet management.
Accurate and timely production of all financial and management reports.
How To Apply
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Closing Dates
The closing date for applications is 15/04/2014. Please note all closing dates are given in Hong Kong time (GMT + 8 hours). We aim to respond to successful applicants within four weeks and will keep a record or your application in our database so that we can contact you when suitable vacancies arise in future.
Diversity & Inclusion
Standard Chartered is committed to diversity and inclusion. We believe that a work environment which embraces diversity will enable us to get the best out of the broadest spectrum of people to sustain strong business performance and competitive advantage. By building an inclusive culture, each employee can develop a sense of belonging, and have the opportunity to maximise their personal potential.
Requirements
Qualifications & Skills
1. Preferably a qualified Chartered Accountant or an MBA with previous experience in a banking or financial service sector and familiar with the Bank's processing and accounting systems.
2. Should be resilient, a self starter with well developed communication and interpersonal skills.
3. Should possess knowledge of banking transactions and have general knowledge of banking regulations.
4. A confident professional capable of making significant contribution to the SCH entity.
About the Company
Standard Chartered Bank started in 1958 in UAE with its first branch in Sharjah. The Group’s business gradually increased in Dubai with the opening of several branches and today, Dubai is the administrative hub of the Middle East and South Asia Region. In its 43rd year, the Bank enjoys the position of having the most extensive branch network among foreign international banks in UAE with 10 branches emirate-wide.
Standard Chartered is an international bank, focused on the established and emerging markets of Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America with an extensive global network of more than 600 offices in over 50 countries. The three principal business groups are Global Markets, Personal Banking and Corporate and Institutional Banking.
In UAE, we are one of the leading banks, offering an extensive range of products and services for personal customers, local companies, multinational corporate and financial institutions.