Senior Associate Finance Specialist - Optimas Capital

Optimas Capital Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic hedge fund in Singapore seeks a finance professional to manage operations including journal entries, regulatory compliance, and audit preparation. Ideal candidates will have a degree in accounting/finance and 3–5 years of related experience. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential. This position offers opportunities for broad exposure across finance functions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, or audit.
• Audit experience preferred, especially from a big four firm.
• Familiarity with compliance or regulatory reporting is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day finance operations including journal entries and payment vouchers.
• Track monthly expenses and ensure budget adherence.
• Prepare monthly reconciliation of accounts for CFO’s review.
• Liaise with external auditors for smooth audits.
• Assist with regulatory filings and compliance reports.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Excellent organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Proactive mindset

Excellent written and communication skills

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Job description

Role Summary

We are an exciting, fast-growing hedge fund that is reshaping the investment landscape with innovation, agility, and performance. We are looking for a self-driven individual with strong multitasking skills and thrives in fast-paced environment.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a high-impact role that values growth, learning, and excellence. With offices in Singapore, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, you will gain broad exposure and learning opportunities across regions and across the finance, compliance, and operations functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day finance operations, including posting journal entries, preparing payment vouchers and transactions ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial records
• Track and monitor monthly expenses, ensuring proper cost allocation and budget adherence
• Review and verify staff expense claims in line with internal policies
• Prepare month reconciliation of accounts for CFO’s review
• Prepare monthly and quarterly statutory reports in compliance with regulatory requirements
• Liaise with external auditors and other service providers to ensure smooth audits and reporting cycles
• Assist with regulatory filings, compliance reports, and documentation
• Support tax filings, audit processes, and treasury functions
• Work with internal teams (investment, legal, compliance) to support firm-wide initiatives
• Participate in the development and implementation of internal controls and finance-related policies and procedures
• Assist with the implementation of the Company’s compliance program (including regulatory, investment and Anti-Money Laundering/Countering Financing of Terrorism)
• Undertake any other ad-hoc projects or tasks as assigned by CFO or Senior Compliance Manager

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, or audit
• Audit experience is preferred (big four is a strong plus)
• Familiarity with compliance or regulatory reporting and process is an advantage; if not, training will be provided
• Detail-oriented, excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills, and a proactive mindset
• Able to work independently and demonstrate adaptability and the ability to thrive in unstructured environments
• Excellent written and communication skills, a team player