Compliance Officer & Accounts Executive

OVERSEA-CHINESE BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED (OCBC); Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

OCBC is seeking a meticulous Compliance Officer & Accounts Executive in Singapore to oversee daily regulatory compliance and provide full-spectrum financial accounting support within our corporate business unit.

The role combines risk management and accounting duties, including KYC/AML screening, month-end closings, GST filings, and regulatory reporting to ensure accuracy and compliance with MAS guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, or related.
• Experience in dual accounting/compliance roles within financial institutions.
• Strong knowledge of SFRS, GST, and MAS guidelines.
• Proficiency with SAP/Oracle and Excel.
• Analytical, detail-oriented with good judgment.
• Professional certifications (CA/CPA Singapore, ACAMS) advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform KYC, CDD, and AML screening for corporate accounts.
• Monitor MAS, PDPA compliance and internal risk frameworks.
• Prepare full sets of accounts with AP/AR and GL.
• Coordinate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings (SAP/Oracle).
• Prepare GST returns, corporate tax schedules, and filings.
• Support external audits for accounting and compliance.
• Draft regulatory disclosures and incident reports.
• Maintain regulatory archives and SOPs.

Skills

KYC

CDD

AML

MAS regulations

GST knowledge

Excel

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy/Finance/Commerce

Tools

SAP

Oracle

MYOB

Xero

Job description

Company: OVERSEA-CHINESE BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED (OCBC)

Location: Chulia Street, Raffles Place (Central Region), Singapore

Employment Type: Full-time

Working Hours: 5 days per week

Salary: SGD 4,500–6,500 per month, depending on qualifications and relevant experience

About the role

We are seeking an meticulous, double-hatted Compliance Officer & Accounts Executive to oversee daily regulatory compliance monitoring and perform full-spectrum financial accounting support within our corporate business unit. The successful candidate will play a critical dual role in ensuring regulatory adherence (AML/CFT, MAS guidelines, and internal controls) while maintaining accurate financial ledgers, performing month-end closing accounts, and preparing regulatory financial filings. This position bridges risk management and financial accounting to safeguard corporate integrity and financial accuracy.

Key responsibilities

• Perform Know Your Customer (KYC), Customer Due Diligence (CDD), and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) screening for corporate accounts and transactions.
• Assist in monitoring operational activities to ensure strict adherence to Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) regulations, Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), and internal risk frameworks.
• Prepare, process, and maintain full sets of accounts, including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), general ledgers, and bank reconciliations.
• Coordinate month-end, quarterly, and year-end financial closing processes using enterprise accounting software (SAP / Oracle).
• Prepare tax filings, including Goods and Services Tax (GST) submissions, corporate tax schedules, and statutory financial statements.
• Conduct regular compliance audit checks, track risk action items, and support external audit inquiries for both accounting and compliance functions.
• Draft compliance incident reports, regulatory disclosures, and financial variance reports for management and risk committees.
• Maintain systematic regulatory archives, policy documentation, and standard accounting operating procedures (SOPs).

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, Business Law, Commerce, or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in a dual accounting/compliance role or prior experience in audit, financial compliance, or general accounts execution within financial institutions or corporate sectors.
• Strong practical knowledge of Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS), GST regulations, and local regulatory compliance frameworks (MAS guidelines, AML/CFT rules).
• High proficiency in enterprise accounting systems (e.g., SAP, MYOB, Xero) and Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, financial modeling).
• Exceptional analytical, numerical, and diagnostic capabilities with rigorous attention to detail.
• High ethical standards, sound judgment, and excellent cross-functional communication skills.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CA/CPA Singapore, ACAMS, or Diploma in Compliance) are highly advantageous.