Farith Iskandar
Fund Administration & Reporting
Bandar Rimbayu, Telok Panglima Garang
Summary
A dedicated financial institution industry professional with more than 8 years of working experience in financial reporting, banking supervision, asset management and audit. Highly driven and capable to work in challenging environment whilst maintaining good relationship with team members and stakeholders.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager, Fund Administration & Reporting
Hong Leong Asset Management Bhd
2022.11 - Current
- Supervised day-to-day operations to ensure respective NAV of the funds are properly reconciled and updated.
- Supervised and assisted in the preparation of financial reports of the respective funds are completed within the stipulated timeline, liaised with external and internal auditors on any audit matters pertaining to the funds.
- Supervised taxation matters of the respective funds - ensured tax submissions are within stipulated timeline, liaised with tax agents for any taxation concerns.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles.
Associate Supervisor
Bank Negara Malaysia
2021.11 - 2022.11
- Analyse and assess the financial condition, performance, risk profile, risk management control functions, and culture of Banking Institutions (BI)
- Escalate/communicate supervisory concerns and provide recommendation on supervisory/intervention/resolution measures to be imposed on Bl
- Execute supervisory processes in accordance with approved supervisory framework
- Assess Bl's compliance with regulatory requirements issued by BNM, via review of regulatory reporting and data submission, and institute remedial action for breaches/non-compliance
- Identify and understand emerging issues facing Bls and overall financial stability.
Senior Finance Executive
Hong Leong Asset Management Bhd
2018.01 - 2021.01
- Prepare month-end reporting and draft financial statements for management, auditors and regulatory reporting
- Prepare and review daily cashflows of funds and operations
- Supervise a small fixed asset team in ensuring registers are well maintained and properly reconciled besides review the controls of fixed asset movements
- Maintain general ledger and assist manager is preparing trial balance, reconciliation of entries and resolving discrepancies.
Audit Associate
KPMG PLT Malaysia
2016.01 - 2018.01
- Experienced in being a team leader for small financial audit engagements
- Plan and conduct operational and financial audits to ensure financial statements are fairly presented in accordance to IFRS/MFRS
- Identify and assess risks of material misstatements
- Preparation of full financial statements in line IFRS/MFRS.
Education
Professional Certificate - Accounting And Finance
ACCA, UK
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Current -
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Finance
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester, United Kingdom 2014.04 -
Skills
- Microsoft GP Dynamics
- MFund System
- Microsoft Office - Excel, PowerPoint and Words
- Preparation of full set of accounts
- Working knowledge of audit procedures and identification of high risk areas
- Ability to analyse and assess financial information
- Operations Management
Additional Skills
- Golf - 12 hcp, freelance instructor
- Football - participation in local social leagues
Languages
English
Bahasa Malaysia
Timeline
Assistant Manager, Fund Administration & Reporting
Hong Leong Asset Management Bhd
2022.11 - Current
Associate Supervisor
Bank Negara Malaysia
2021.11 - 2022.11
Senior Finance Executive
Hong Leong Asset Management Bhd
2018.01 - 2021.01
Audit Associate
KPMG PLT Malaysia
2016.01 - 2018.01
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Finance
Manchester Metropolitan University
2014.04 -
Professional Certificate - Accounting And Finance
ACCA, UK
Current -
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