Manager, Accounting & Regulatory Reporting

KEXIM GLOBAL (SINGAPORE) LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial institution in Singapore seeks an experienced finance professional to handle financial closing, reporting, and regulatory compliance. The role requires a Degree in Accounting or Finance and 5-10 years of relevant experience in the banking industry. Candidates should have strong Excel skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment. An advantage for those familiar with Microsoft Dynamics or Vermeg systems.

Qualifications

• 5 - 10 years of relevant experience in finance operations, regulatory reporting and compliance in banking.
• Chartered Accountant /CPA / ACCA or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the Bank’s financial closing and reporting.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of regulatory returns.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of MS Excel

Strong verbal and written English communication skills

Analytic mindset

Ability to manage multiple deadlines

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Vermeg system

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting

• Responsible for the Bank’s financial closing and reporting, in accordance with Singapore Financial Reporting Standards
• Monitor and analyze financial transaction data and check for compliance
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and check monthly bank reconciliation report
• Develop and prepare monthly management report for management team including for Head Office
• Prepare annual reports and liaise with external auditors on audit and financial statement preparation
• Monitoring, analyzing and preparing reporting of financial ratios including earnings, net interest margin and etc.
• Prepare monthly forecasts / projections to management team
• Prepare budgeting and oversee annual budget items
• Manage and periodically update the Bank’s accounting policies
• Liaise with tax agents on tax related matters (e.g tax computation, GST filings, withholding tax, etc)

Regulatory Reporting

• Responsible for preparation/review/delivery of MAS regulatory returns (e.g MAS Notice 610, MAS notice 649, etc) and compliance reporting to MAS and internal management
• Ensure that all regulatory returns and compliance reporting are prepared accurately and timely, and in compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements
• Address queries from the regulators, follow up and resolve any issues relating to regulatory reporting
• Implement, manage and periodically update the Bank’s regulatory procedures
• Oversee and work with consultants on Bank accounting /regulatory reporting system
• Handle ad-hoc assignments when necessary

Key Requirements:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• 5 - 10 years of relevant experience in finance operations, regulatory reporting and compliance in banking industry
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel
• Knowledge of accounting standards, regulations (e.g IFRS, SFRS, MAS) and tax
• Excellent communication skills and analytic mindset
• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics / Vermeg system would be an advantage
• Chartered Accountant /CPA / ACCA or its equivalent would be an advantage

Essential Skills:

• Strong verbal and written English communication skills
• A self-starter who can plan, organize and take initiative to meet job objectives and deadlines independently
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment

Those who can start at short notice will be at an advantage. We regret that only shortlisted applicants would be notified.