Associate Manager, Financial Accountant

Deutsche Börse AG; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organization in Singapore is seeking an experienced accountant to manage accounting tasks for its Singapore and Hong Kong entities. Responsibilities include daily operations, statutory account preparation, month-end closings, and handling GST submissions. The ideal candidate has a degree in accounting, 5-10 years of relevant experience, and strong knowledge of HK GAAP, IFRS, and SG GAAP. Proficiency in SAP and VBA/Excel is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5 – 10 years of relevant experience.
• Practical experience in accounting.
• Good knowledge of HK GAAP, IFRS and SG GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Handle day to day operation of Singapore and Hong Kong based entities.
• Perform month end closing process and prepare statutory accounts.
• Deal directly with internal and external auditors.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Growth mindset

Automation initiatives

Education

Degree in Accounting or Professional Certification in Accounting

Tools

SAP

VBA / MS Excel

Job description

Your career at Deutsche Börse Group

Division / Section

CFO, Financial Accounting and Controlling, Accounting and regulatory reporting Singapore

Field of Activity

You will shoulder responsibility in one of the world’s leading international organizations for financial markets infrastructures. In a dynamic, client and technology-oriented environment you will be in charge of the accounting of Singapore and Hong Kong based entities of Deutsche Börse Group, doing day to day accounting tasks, preparing monthly/quarterly accounts as well as year end (statutory) ones. Furthermore, you will have to deal with related matters to support tax topics, annual audits and management decisions.

Your Responsibilities:

• Handling the day to day operation of Singapore and Hong Kong based entities
• Accounting (Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Fixed Assets)
• Accounts reconciliation and Intercompany reconciliation
• Prepare statutory accounts for Singapore and Hong Kong based entities including branches of European companies
• Perform month end closing process including delivery for group accounts on various levels
• Work on special accounting tasks on an ad hoc basis
• Support preparation of deferred tax and tax computation
• Handling Singapore GST computation and submission
• Direct dealing with internal and external auditors

Our Requirements

• Years of experience: 5 – 10 years of relevant experience
• Education Qualifications: Degree in Accounting or Professional Certification in Accounting
• Practical experience in accounting
• Good accounting knowledge – especially on HK GAAP, IFRS and SG GAAP
• Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with team members and other departments.
• Growth mindset with ability to identify issues and develop effective solutions, including automation initiatives to enhance departmental performance.
• Preferred:
  • Proficient in SAP
  • Experience in Funds or Asset Management Industry or Wholesale Bank Regulatory Reporting
  • VBA / MS Excel proficiency

Location

Singapore