Assistant Vice President, Finance

WorldQuant; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial sector is seeking an experienced financial operations professional to support various offices across Asia. The role involves managing outsourced accounting teams, preparing tax reports, and analyzing financial data. Candidates should have a strong background in accounting principles, excellent analytical skills, and a self-driven approach towards their work. WorldQuant offers a supportive and dynamic work environment, with opportunities for professional development and a competitive compensation package.

Benefits

Private comprehensive healthcare coverage

Generous paid time off

Career development opportunities

Wellness benefits including mental health support

Casual dress code

Monthly team building activities

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant experience in financial operations.
• Self-motivated with excellent project management skills.
• Strong oral and written communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Assist with financial operations for multiple offices.
• Manage cash flows and reconcile bank accounts.
• Prepare insightful financial analysis reports to management.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Foreign Currency Accounting

Local Accounting Principles

US GAAP

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Workday

Job description

WorldQuant develops and deploys systematic financial strategies across a broad range of asset classes and global markets. We seek to produce high-quality predictive signals (alphas) through our proprietary research platform to employ financial strategies focused on market inefficiencies. Our teams work collaboratively to drive the production of alphas and financial strategies – the foundation of a balanced, global investment platform.

WorldQuant is built on a culture that pairs academic sensibility with accountability for results. Employees are encouraged to think openly about problems, balancing intellectualism and practicality. Excellent ideas come from anyone, anywhere. Employees are encouraged to challenge conventional thinking and possess an attitude of continuous improvement.

Our goal is to hire the best and the brightest. We value intellectual horsepower first and foremost, and people who demonstrate an outstanding talent. There is no roadmap to future success, so we need people who can help us build it.

The Global Finance Team is responsible for the management and control of WorldQuant’s financial reporting systems. The team works closely with product and country managers, as well as with affiliated offices globally.

The Role:

• Assist with financial operations of Singapore, Vietnam, Taiwan, and Korea offices
• Assist with management and control all locally outsourced accounting support teams
• Support the preparation of all tax and regulatory reporting
• Assist with annual audit and preparation of financial statement reports
• Analyze company ledger accounts actual to budget, month over month, and annual trend
• Manage cash flows, reconcile bank accounts, and process monthly billings to corporate office
• Prepare insightful financial analysis reports to management
• Assist with design and development of enhanced accounting processes and procedures
• Become a knowledge center for all financial activity

What You’ll Bring:

• 6+ years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Strong knowledge of foreign currency accounting, local accounting principles, and US GAAP
• Excellent oral and written English skills required
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Self-motivated and takes initiative with minimal direction
• Advanced Excel skills are required and will be evaluated as part of the interview process
• Knowledge of Workday general ledger and human resource systems a plus
• CPA or local equivalent a plus
• Private comprehensive healthcare coverage for employees
• Competitive and attractive compensation package
• Generous Paid time off, paid personal days leave with unlimited sick days
• At WQ, we support career development through a culture of continuous learning by providing on-the-job training, access to professional and technical courses, and a comprehensive suite of online learning resources
• Enjoy comprehensive wellness benefits including, mental health support, nutritious fruits and snacks, flexible work hours, interest groups and employee wellness workshops
• Friendly and collegial working environment; casual dress code
• Monthly team building activities and monthly happy hour

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