Finance Specialist Intern - 1 year

Job purpose: The individual will be responsible for performance management in respect of the applicable branches and subsidiaries in Asia.  The key focus will be on the following areas: • Perform revenue and cost segmentation for the relevant entities to ensure management financials are appropriately reported. • Delivery of revenue and cost management reporting suite for Corporate Clients and Treasury, and ensuring continuous improvements to current processes • Provide primary support to the Cost Allocation process and Head Office Reporting requirements. • Support the Multi-year planning (MYP) process, where applicable • Develop business profitability and insights to support business steer and growth initiatives • Enhance Finance support to business partners by improving linkages between management / local reporting and strategic agendas • To assist the department in meeting its overall objectives and to contribute ideas to meet the requirements of the Finance Department • To be fit and proper and act with integrity in accordance with the Bank’s Code of Conduct • To ensure that global policies and local regulations are adhered to at all times and are kept up to date with any developments in the business Key activities:  • Perform various monthly processes including revenues and cost allocations to facilitate Segmental Reporting (SPOT) as well as Head Office Reporting needs • Provide local management and business units with controlling relevant information including meaningful commentary for the entity and respective business units with a focus on both revenues and cost. Ensuring accuracy and completeness of financials at all times • Identify operational / control deficiencies and work with relevant teams to ensure appropriate control processes and procedures are in place • Develop and maintain a well-rounded understanding of business performance and where required, provide insightful commentary on business drivers • Ongoing review and improvement of processes to generate efficiencies • Work on other governance, ad hoc and Finance-related projects as and when necessary Formal education: Degree / Diploma in Finance or Accounting (or equivalent) Specialist knowledge (work experience, further qualification): • Basic knowledge of IFRS and SFRS.  • Able to work with minimum supervision and under time pressure with tight deadlines • Good analytical skills, meticulous and keen eye for details • Good communication skills both written and verbal • Process orientated with ability to analyse and recommend / drive improvements • Service-oriented to key clients and stakeholders • Proficient in Excel; Alteryx, Power Query and SAP knowledge beneficial