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