Assistant Manager, Trust

Hawksford; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawksford in Singapore seeks a qualified Trust Accountant to oversee accurate and timely preparation of trust accounts and financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards. The role provides accounting support to the trust administration team and requires strong attention to detail.

The successful candidate will manage multiple priorities, liaise with internal and external stakeholders, mentor junior staff, and maintain confidentiality while explaining financial information

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in trust accounting or related finance role.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience preparing trust accounts and financial statements.
• Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with accounting systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder liaison skills.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accurate and timely preparation of trusts accounts.
• Oversee preparation of trusts financial statements per standards.
• Provide accounting support to the trust administration team.
• Assist in trust administration and timely review of statements.
• Monitor workflow and accounts status.
• Communicate with the trust administration team and mentor staff.
• Record time in the time recording system with clear narrative.
• Perform other duties as reasonably required by management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Confidentiality

English and Mandarin fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

The role will oversee the accurate and timely preparation and review of trust accounts and financial statements, while providing accounting support to the trust administration team.

Responsibilities

• To ensure the accurate and timely preparation of the trusts accounts.
• To ensure the accurate and timely preparation of the trusts financial statements, adhering to relevant accounting standards and guidelines.
• To prepare financial information and statements to deadlines and specified targets.
• To provide accounting support and guidance to the trust administration team.
• To assist to provide trust administration to the trusts under management.
• To assist in the timely review of financial statements, ensuring consistency and accuracy is maintained within client accounting and to make recommendations for improvements.
• To assist in monitoring workflow and accounts status.
• To communicate and liaise with the trust administration team and to mentor team members.
• To record all time on the Company's time recording system and ensure narrative is clear.
• Such other duties as the management may at times reasonably require.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in trust accounting, client accounting, fund accounting, or a related finance role.
• Good understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting requirements, and relevant regulatory guidelines.
• Experience in preparing and reviewing trust accounts, financial statements, and supporting schedules.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel; experience with accounting or trust accounting systems will be an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail with good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Able to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Able to explain financial information clearly and confidently.
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Mandarin, to liaise with Mandarin-speaking clients and stakeholders where required.

If you are looking to join a dynamic and growing firm where you can develop your career while working with an international client base, we would be delighted to hear from you.

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No Hierarchy

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Say Hi

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