Junior Trust Administrator

Hawksford; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawksford in Singapore is seeking a Junior Trust Administrator to support the trust accounting team and assist with client service and administration.

You will participate in onboarding new clients, maintain accurate trust records, prepare financial statements, and assist with tax returns while ensuring confidentiality.

The role requires a diploma or bachelor’s in accounting or finance, at least 1 year in trust accounting, and strong attention to detail with good communication.

Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor’s in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 1 year of experience in trust accounting or related industry.
• Working knowledge of trust accounting principles and regulations.
• Experience with trust accounting software and financial reporting tools is a plus.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and trust with clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Business Development initiatives.
• On-board new clients in compliance with internal procedures.
• Data management including CRM and daily client data trust administration.
• Maintain accurate and updated trust records.
• Handle and maintain accurate records of trust account balances and activity.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent working

Confidentiality

Articulation

Stakeholder management

Education

Diploma or bachelor’s in accounting/finance

Tools

Trust accounting software

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Junior Trust Administrator, Private Client

We are seeking a Trust Administrator who has the interest and aptitude to grow his/her career in a fast-paced independent trust company. This role is required to support our trust accountant and trust managers and will include some accounting work and trust administration work.

Principle Accountabilities:
Administration support work:

• Assist with Business Development initiatives.
• Work with BD team and Client Services team to on-board new clients in compliance with internal procedures
• Data management activities – including CRM and daily client data trust administration
• Maintain accurate and updated trust records
• Any reasonable ad-hoc tasks as required by the head of department
  
• Handle and maintain accurate records of trust account balances and activity supported by relevant documentation
• Monitor trust account transactions and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
• Assist with preparation of trust account tax returns
• Prepare regular financial statements and reports
• Assist with client trust account setup and maintenance
• Provide accounting support to the department on distributions, payments from and receipts into trusts and/or underlying companies
• Adhere to Company core values and expected behaviours

The successful candidate must have:

• Diploma or bachelor’s in accounting, finance, or a related field
• At least 1 year of experience in trust accounting or related industry
• Working knowledge of trust accounting principles and regulations
• Experience with trust accounting software and financial reporting tools is a plus
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and trust with clients
• Strong attention to details
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently with guidance
• Meticulous and discreet in handling confidential information
• Able to articulate well
• Able to work well with both internal and external stakeholders
• Attention to detail is essential
• Familiar with current trend of IT applications
• Fluent …