Senior Finance Associate, Hedge Fund

Vodafone; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global telecommunications company is seeking to hire a Finance Manager with a robust background in accounting and financial reporting to oversee all financial operations for its APAC entities. This role involves ensuring compliance with IFRS standards, conducting monthly financial reporting, and collaborating with various teams to drive process improvements. The ideal candidate will have significant experience working with financial institutions and possess strong analytical skills, making them an integral part of the finance operations team in Singapore.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of accounting experience, preferably in a Big 4 firm.
• Proven expertise in financial institutions; knowledge of IFRS required.
• Strong understanding of MAS/SFC regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial operations for APAC entities.
• Prepare and ensure compliance with IFRS standards.
• Conduct monthly financial reporting and variance analysis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency in Microsoft applications

Tools

Oracle

Power BI

Alteryx

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee financial operations, including accounting, tax compliance, and regulatory reporting for APAC entities, focusing on corporate accounting for both regulated and unregulated businesses.
• Conduct monthly financial reporting, including expense recording, cost allocation, tax computations, and variance analysis of financial data.
• Prepare and ensure compliance of audited financial statements under IFRS standards.
• Work closely with the US Finance team to align global financial practices and support seamless operations.
• Collaborate with regional leadership and the Technology team to drive process automation, identify risks, and support innovative projects.

Job Requirements:

• 5-8 years of accounting experience, ideally with a background in a Big 4 public accounting firm.
• Proven expertise in financial institutions such as hedge funds, investment management, or securities brokerage, with knowledge of IFRS (US GAAP familiarity preferred).
• Strong understanding of regulatory reporting, including MAS and/or SFC requirements; familiarity with JFSA/BoJ reporting is a bonus.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft applications; experience with Oracle, Power BI, or Alteryx is highly desirable.
• Exceptional analytical, presentation, and interpersonal skills