Executive, Finance (1 Year contract, convertible if vacancy arises)

Phillip Securities; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Singapore is seeking an Executive in Finance to manage financial and management reporting. The role involves accounting tasks, bank reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Candidates with a Diploma in Accountancy and 1-3 years of relevant experience are preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and programming knowledge are advantageous, as well as strong problem-solving and analytical skills. This is a 1-year contract role with the possibility of conversion into a permanent position based on performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a Diploma, Advance Diploma, or Degree in Accountancy.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience preferred, especially in financial services.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and programming knowledge advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for financial and management reporting.
• Handle accounting book keeping for main financial products.
• Perform daily cash management functions and bank reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory reporting requirements.
• Assist in process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Problem solving skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

IT knowledge in programming

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Diploma/Advance Diploma/Degree in Accountancy

Job description

Executive, Finance (1 Year contract, convertible if vacancy arises)

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you are responsible for helping the organisation accomplish its objectives by performing financial and management reporting, and consolidating operational information of the entities in the PhillipCapital Group; safeguarding of the assets by enforcing a high standard of internal controls and compliance with the regulatory requirements and company policies. Depending on your competencies and personal attributes, you might involve in taxation, GST management, treasury management, sub-group consolidation, IT Automation project, liaison with various stakeholders, this includes but not limited to other business units, internal and external auditors and bankers.

• Assigned to handle accounting book keeping for one of the main financial product
• Perform daily operational work and preparation of bank / broker reconciliations
• Handling the cash management functions such as daily processing, fund transfer and various projects, if assigned
• Month-end closing, monthly management reporting, and annual statutory reporting, supported by schedule of accounts
• Full set accounting for certain subsidiary’s book
• Liaising and preparation of information to meet external audit requirements
• Meet regulatory reporting requirements with the authorities such as MAS, SGX, ACRA, IRAS and local applicable laws
• Compliance with the Securities and Futures Act regulations (“SFA”) and all other regulations applicable to the Group, this includes daily treasury cash management and trust maintenance
• Assist in process improvement and IT initiative to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
• Other duties whenever assigned

Should there be any permanent vacancy arise, we will offer conversion into permanent position if the work performance is satisfactory.

Requirements

• Minimum qualifications: Diploma / Advance Diploma / Degree in Accountancy. Professional qualification is advantageous.
• Preferable to have at least 1-3 years of relevant working experiences. Exposure in financial services industry would be preferred.
• IT knowledge in programming, coding and data analytics is preferred.
• Positive, meticulous, systematic, assertive, analytical, possess strong problem solving skills, good oral communication, written and interpersonal skills
• Able to work under tight timelines and work over time whenever necessary.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge and proficiency in basic coding, AI adoption, and / or RPA are preferred and advantageous.