Job Title: Financial Control Oversight - Accounting Control Lead-VP

Location: Manila

Corporate Title: Vice President

Deutsche Knowledge Services (DKS) operates as a shared service center for Finance, Global Business Services and IT. A wholly owned subsidiary* of the Deutsche Bank Group, operating out of the Philippines, DKS provides accounting, reporting, profit and loss, cost, reconciliation, MIS, risk control, information technology and operations services (including confirmations and settlements) to internal businesses worldwide.

The role is within the Finance Control Oversight (FCO) team. The FCO team is responsible for providing a portfolio view of risk across Finance and assisting in managing these risks against a defined risk appetite. FCO supports Finance in its proactive management of risk through the following.

• Delivering transparent and robust risk based oversight

• Providing relevant, timely and accurate control reporting to Finance Management

• Assisting in the development of control standards and key risk indicators

• Challenging control weakness, undertaking lessons learnt reviews, highlighting emerging risks and supporting resolution

• Promoting positive culture & awareness, instilling a strong control mindset across Finance

The role will support the APAC Country CFOs and Senior Finance Stakeholders in implementing the SOx and Regulatory Reporting control frameworks.

What we’ll offer you

A healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce are better equipped to do their best work and, more importantly, enjoy their lives inside and outside the workplace. That’s why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and wellbeing at its center.

• You can expect:
• Competitive Salary
• Attractive Retirement Benefit
• Medical and Life Insurance upon employment
• 20 days Annual Vacation Leaves

Your key responsibilities

I. Accounting and Financial Reporting control framework (SOx Framework) :

a. Driving and delivering on the control agenda, as defined by the FCO mandate across the APAC Location

b. Providing linkage between the Global FCO Control framework owner with implementation into the APAC location

c. Reporting and monitoring the status of all aspects of control remediation (Findings and Incident Management, SOx, Balance Sheet Substantiation, etc)

d. Delivering Finance focused control oversight training

e. Chairing the monthly APAC Finance Risk and Control Forums

f. Escalate control deficiencies which are outside of appetite, in line with escalation thresholds

g. Develop and conduct scenario analysis, lessons learnt/read across activities as required

II. Regulatory Reporting Framework

a. Providing linkage between the Global FCO Control framework owner with implementation into the APAC location

b. Facilitate the Annual Regulatory Reporting attestation and Monthly Regulatory Adherence

c. Develop and conduct scenario analysis, lessons learnt/read across activities, as required

You will have:

• Leadership, management and relationship building skills

• Understanding of front-to-back control environment within an investment Bank

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for all levels of the organization

• Project management skills and ability to prioritize and coordinate various deliverables across multiple owners

• A strong understanding of controls and practical application of control principles

• Strong stakeholder management skills

You will be:

• Able to deliver consistent and accurate information under pressurised time constraints.

• Able to challenge existing processes and recommend process and control improvements where relevant.

• Able to operate effectively within a global organisation working with teams across multiple entities

• Enthusiastic and results-oriented with proven ability to deliver results.

• Able to multi-task and work well under pressure.

Your skills and experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy or Business related courses
• Preferably a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Must have knowledge on Markets Business, Financial Reporting, Risk and Regulatory.
• Exposure to team and project management.

How we’ll support you

• Training and development to help you excel in your career
• Coaching and support from experts in your team
• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression

About us and our teams

Deutsche Bank is the leading German bank with strong European roots and a global network. Click here to see what we do.

Deutsche Bank & Diversity

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We promote good working relationships and encourage high standards of conduct and work performance. We welcome applications from talented people from all cultures, countries, races, genders, sexual orientations, disabilities, beliefs and generations and are committed to providing a working environment free from harassment, discrimination and retaliation.

We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.