This position will report to the Head of Finance, Singapore who in turn has a functional reporting line into the Head of Wealth Finance based in London and the Chief Executive Officer in Singapore. The key responsibilities of this role include:
Job Summary:
Support overall accounting function of Schroder & Co. (Asia) Limited
Preparation of all regulatory returns and surveys
Liaise with Finance at Service Centre in Zurich on the outsourced accounting function
Liaise with Auditors for work coordination during their visit
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare all regulatory returns and surveys to various internal and external stakeholders including MAS, Department of Statistics and IRAS.
Coordinate with AP outsource team to ensure smooth transition and timely deliverables
Maintenance of Fixed asset records, including addition, disposal and depreciation
Monitor invoicing, posting and settlement of intercompany transactions
Assist in monthly closing procedure in Oracle, including input and postings of journals, accruals and prepayment and liaising with Service Centre on migration of data
Variance analysis on monthly result after month end close
Preparation of monthly bank reconciliation and audit schedules
Liaison with Auditors and provision of information and documents as requested
Maintaining appropriate procedures and control framework around the accounting and reporting processes
Identify and implement improvements to the accounting controls and processes
Other ad-hoc tasks or projects when required
Skills
Qualified Accountant or equivalent;
At least 5 to 8 years of experience in accounting and financial control environment;
Strong knowledge of MAS regulatory reporting requirements for the banking industry;
Good understanding of the Singapore and regional financial industry practices and requirements, in particular wealth management business;
Be able to interact with internal and external stakeholders and to understand cross cultural differences;
Strong written and verbal communication skills;
Commitment, energy and good analytical skills;
Ability to work on multiple deliverables concurrently and under own initiative;
Experience in T24 and Oracle is preferable, but not essential
