Finance Specialist (1 Year Contract)

OCBC Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of Singapore is seeking an experienced financial and accounting professional to join our Financial Management team. You will act as a Subject Matter Expert, providing expertise and support for finance-related projects and regional reporting.

You will collaborate with Front Office, Operations and IT to optimize processes, participate in Core Banking System modifications and GL upgrades, and ensure timely, compliant reporting across the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy or related field.
• 4+ years in accounting/finance with strong finance systems exposure.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in efficiency automation projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align finance project goals with strategy.
• Assist in implementing Core Banking System changes and GL upgrades.
• Create and maintain project documentation and timelines.
• Identify and mitigate project risks to ensure continuity.
• Support regional FM in financial, regulatory and statutory reporting.

Skills

Accounting / Finance

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy

Tools

Core Banking System

General Ledger (GL) upgrade

Job description

Bank of Singapore opens doors to new opportunities.

At Bank of Singapore, we are constantly on the lookout for exceptional individuals to join our team. We promote a culture of openness, teamwork and fairness. Most importantly, we invest in our people through our programmes that develop them on both professional and personal levels. Besides attractive remuneration packages, we offer non-financial benefits and opportunities to develop your potential within OCBC Group’s global network of subsidiaries and offices. If you have passion, drive and the will to succeed, rise to the challenge today! We are seeking an experienced financial and accounting professional to join our Financial Management team. In this pivotal role, you will act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), providing expertise and support for finance-related projects. Additional responsibilities include providing support to the regional finance team on reporting matters.

Why Join Us

Let’s build the bank we need for the future we want. Find the best version of yourself in a friendly, supportive team. Build lasting value in your community. Help people grow their assets, business, and investments. Take your learning as far as you can. Or simply enjoy a vibrant, future-ready career. Your Opportunity Starts Here

Responsibilities

1. Collaboration and Alignment: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including the Finance Projects Team, Front Office, Operations, and IT, to ensure finance-related project goals align with the organization’s strategic objectives.
2. Project Management: Assist in the implementation of Core Banking System modification, General Ledger (GL) upgrade and finance process optimization/automation. Participate in initiatives that support Front Office business objectives and enhance operational efficiency.
3. Documentation and Reporting: Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation throughout the project lifecycle, including business requirements, user acceptance test scenarios/cases, business process workflows, and project timelines.
4. Risk Management Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, developing appropriate strategies to address potential challenges and ensuring project continuity.
5. Support and Reporting: Provide support to the Regional Finance Management (FM) team in all financial, regulatory and statutory reporting requirements, including responding to auditors requests.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy or a related field
• 4+ years of experience in accounting or finance with a strong background in financial systems and project implementation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate project challenges
• Experiences in efficiency automation projects
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels

About Bank of Singapore

As the longest established Singapore bank, formed in 1932 from the merger of three local banks, we have grown from strength to strength to become a regional financial services group. With a deep history in Asia, we offer the most comprehensive coverage across ASEAN and Greater China, complemented with a presence in the leading economies of New York, London and Sydney. We are the second largest financial services group in Southeast Asia by assets with one of the world’s highest credit rating (Aa1 by Moody’s and AA- by both Fitch and S&P). We offer private banking services through our wholly‑owned subsidiary, Bank of Singapore, which operates on a unique open‑architecture product platform to source for the best‑in‑class products to meet its clients’ goals. Our insurance subsidiary, Great Eastern Holdings, is the oldest and most established life insurance group in Singapore and Malaysia.