Job Summary
Perform daily finance operations and regulatory tasks for a capital markets firm, supporting financial closings, regulatory filings, and audit processes to ensure compliance and accurate reporting.
Responsibilities
- Execute daily finance operations including journal entries, bank and broker reconciliations, client money segregation, and risk-based capital calculations to maintain accurate financial records
- Manage month-end and year-end financial closing activities to ensure timely and accurate reporting
- Prepare and submit regulatory filings such as MAS returns, GST returns, and Corporate Income Tax returns in compliance with statutory requirements
- Coordinate with external auditors and tax consultants to facilitate audit and tax processes and resolve related issues
- Deliver finance-related ad-hoc assignments to support business needs and regulatory compliance
Preferred competencies and qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field with professional qualification (ACCA, CPA, ICAEW, or equivalent)
- 3-5 years of experience in audit, financial reporting, or regulatory reporting within securities or capital markets firms
- Knowledge of MAS regulatory requirements applicable to Capital Markets Services (CMS) licensees
- Understanding of financial products including bonds, securities, and derivatives
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
- Proficiency in Mandarin to effectively liaise with Mandarin-speaking stakeholders
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment