Senior Finance Manager (Quant Trading Business)

CALIBER8 PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading quantitative trading business is seeking a Senior Finance Manager to oversee financial operations in the APAC region. This role involves managing accounting procedures, supervising the accounting team, and ensuring compliance with tax regulations. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience, preferably in trading or financial services. Proficiency in Excel and strong analytical skills are essential. This position is based in Singapore or Sydney.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional accounting experience in a managerial role.
• Experience in quantitative or general trading sectors.
• Public accounting experience in financial services (trading entities).

Responsibilities

• Monitor and improve accounting control procedures.
• Manage the month-end close process and tax compliances.
• Prepare and file monthly, quarterly and annual reports.

Skills

Excellent communication

Analytical skills

Intermediate to advanced Excel skills

Detail-oriented

Ability to multitask

Education

CA/CPA equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Senior Finance Manager (Quant Trading Business)

Our client is a leading quantitative trading business with 4 offices globally. As part of their expansion plans, they are looking to hire an Financial Controller for the APAC Region.

This role will report into the Group CFO based in the US and will be either based in Singapore or Sydney.

This position will work closely with other team members from Finance, Compliance, Trade Operations and Procurement

• Monitor, maintain and improve accounting control procedures and supervise the work of the accounting team
• Manage the completion of the month-end close process for numerous entities, oversee tax compliances and have a strong background to manage transfer pricing topics.
• Maintain complete and accurate accounting records including General Ledger, Income Statement, and Balance Sheet reporting
• Prepare and file monthly, quarterly and annual reports for banks, regulators and other third parties
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly and annual transfer pricing and tax computations
• Participate in budgeting process
• Coordinate financial audits and tax returns filings with outside public accounting firms

Qualities that make great candidates:

• CA/CPA equivalent with 10 + years of professional accounting experience and experience in managerial role with quantitative trading or general trading sectors.
• Experience leading the finance team of a trading company or public accounting experience in the financial services (trading entities) industry
• Excellent communication and analytical skills
• Proficient in MS Office software, specifically intermediate to advanced Excel skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to preparing accurate work