Associate/Senior Associate, Financial Reporting (Accounting/Finance)

DM FINANCIAL PTE. LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

DM Financial Singapore is seeking an Associate/Senior Associate to join our growing financial reporting team. You will assist in preparing financial reports for regulated investment funds and vehicles across jurisdictions, using Excel and other reporting tools, and ensure accuracy and timeliness.

You will liaise with investment managers, fund administrators, auditors and clients to gather information, apply IFRS and GAAP, and contribute to process improvements while meeting tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Related Honours degree is required.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.
• Ability to plan, prioritise tasks and meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Some industry experience in accounting is an advantage.
• Knowledge of IFRS and GAAP is advantageous.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365.

Responsibilities

• Prepare supporting schedules, working papers, and financial statement disclosures using Excel and other tools.
• Prepare financial statements for a portfolio of investment funds and vehicles in compliance with accounting standards.
• Ensure statements are accurate, complete, and meet client deadlines and internal standards.
• Present statements to senior team members and incorporate feedback promptly.
• Plan financial reporting engagements while managing multiple deadlines.
• Liaise with investment managers, fund administrators, auditors, and clients to obtain information.
• Research accounting issues and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Excellent communication

Time management

Initiative

Teamwork

Attention to deadlines

Education

Related Honours degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Brief overview

DM Financial (“DM”) is a professional services firm with offices in Singapore, Ireland, Cayman Islands, Netherlands, Bulgaria, Luxembourg and United Kingdom. We provide specialised accounting services to investment vehicles which have combined asset values of more than US$800bn. Our range of clients, complexity of client investments, specialisation in multiple GAAPs, depth of expertise and technical knowledge means that we have unparalleled expertise in fund financial reporting, accounting and compliance services.

Formed in Ireland in 2007, DM has continued to grow significantly and now employs approximately 300 professionals worldwide. Our core service lines include:

• Financial reporting;


• Regulatory reporting and consulting services;


• Specialised management accounting services;


• Corporate secretarial services;


• Fund taxation reporting and compliance services;


• Internal audit and ISAE assurance services; and


• Distressed funds, liquidation and forensic examination services

If you are up for the challenge - and would like to be part of a team who believe in doing more for clients - we are welcoming applications to join our team based at our Singapore office.

During your employment as an Associate/Senior Associate, you will assist in the preparation of financial reports for regulated investment funds and investment vehicles domiciled in the Cayman Islands, Singapore, Hong Kong, the British Virgin Islands, Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Luxembourg, France, and other jurisdictions.

You can be part of our globally expanding financial reporting team that Do More to deliver high quality services to meet the exacting standards of our growing client base.

What you will be doing

• Prepare supporting schedules, working papers, and financial statement disclosures using Microsoft Excel and other reporting tools


• Prepare financial statements for a portfolio of investment funds and investment vehicles in accordance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements


• Assist in ensuring financial statements are prepared accurately, completely, and in accordance with internal quality standards and client deadlines


• Present completed financial statements to senior team members for review and incorporate feedback in a timely manner


• Support the planning of financial reporting engagements while managing multiple client deadlines


• Liaise with investment managers, fund administrators, auditors, and other external service providers to obtain information and resolve financial reporting queries


• Research accounting issues and complex transactions to determine the appropriate accounting treatment under relevant GAAP and IFRS standards


• Contribute to continuous process improvements and assist with ad hoc projects as required

What you will need

• Related Honours degree


• Excellent communication skills


• Ability to plan, prioritise between tasks and adhere to strict time deadlines


• Ability to work on own initiative


• Some industry experience in an accounting role would be an advantage


• Academic knowledge of IFRS and GAAP would be an advantage


• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365


• A keen interest in learning and in career progression

What we are looking for

• Honest and professional when dealing with clients and colleagues


• Highly motivated to learn, perform, and develop


• Strong individual and team skills


• Committed to delivering work of the highest quality and technical competence

ARE YOU READY TO DO MORE?