Head of Finance

About the Company

RHB is seeking an experienced and strategic finance leader to join the Group as Head, Finance supporting our Thailand operations. This position is being recruited in Malaysia, and the successful candidate will initially be employed within the RHB Group before being relocated to Bangkok, Thailand, to assume the Head, Finance role for RHB Thailand. Candidates should therefore be open to an international assignment and relocation opportunity.

About the Role

The role is responsible for leading the Finance function for RHB Thailand, overseeing financial reporting, accounting operations, budgeting, taxation, regulatory reporting, financial control, and governance. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity of financial information while supporting business growth, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare profit and loss statements and financial reports on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual basis.
• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process, including preparation, review, and maintenance.
• Manage annual tax returns and liaise with internal and external stakeholders on taxation matters.
• Monitor, investigate, and resolve accounting GL discrepancies, including the creation of GL accounts for new products.
• Ensure all monthly accounting transactions are accurately captured and recorded across departments.
• Oversee the Bank's accounts payable function and ensure timely processing of payments.
• Review and verify daily and monthly reconciliations, including nostro and vostro accounts.
• Maintain and manage the fixed asset register for the Bank's operations in Thailand.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, depreciation requirements, and accepted accounting standards.
• Perform monthly, semi-annual, and annual GL closing activities, including provisions, tax calculations, currency revaluation, and verification processes.
• Ensure all payments are processed in accordance with the Group Approving Authority Matrix (GAAM).
• Lead, supervise, and develop the Finance team to ensure operational excellence and compliance.
• Review and ensure the accuracy of financial reporting submitted to the Bank of Thailand and RHB Head Office.
• Support internal and external financial data requests from authorized stakeholders.
• Drive continuous process improvement and automation initiatives to enhance reporting efficiency and workflow effectiveness.
• Participate in finance-related projects and undertake ad hoc assignments as required by management.
• Verify payment documentation to ensure accuracy of amounts and proper GL account allocation.

Requirement:

• Bachelor's Degree or MBA in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10-15 years of relevant experience within the banking and financial services industry.
• Strong expertise in financial reporting, accounting operations, budgeting, forecasting, and taxation.
• Sound understanding of banking regulatory reporting requirements and accounting standards.
• Proven experience leading finance teams and managing stakeholder relationships.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modelling.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial control capabilities.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong time management and organizational skills.
• Experience in process improvement, automation initiatives, and financial governance.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.