Vice President Corporate Controller

Jefferies; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment banking firm in Singapore is seeking a Corporate Controller. The role requires overseeing financial reporting and ensuring regulatory compliance across various legal entities. Key responsibilities include managing the ledger close process, coordinating audits, and driving automation initiatives. Ideal candidates should be qualified accountants with 8-10 years of experience and strong analytical and communication skills. The firm values diversity and innovation.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with focus on accuracy in financial reporting.
• Self-motivated and able to manage multiple deadlines effectively.
• Experience working in time-pressured environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial reporting compliance for various legal entities.
• Manage the ledger close process and collaborate regionally.
• Coordinate with auditors for annual financial statements.

Skills

Qualified Accountant

Detail-oriented

Advanced Excel skills

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Team-oriented mindset

Strong financial skills

Organizational skills

Experience under time pressure

Education

8-10 years of post-qualification experience

Tools

PeopleSoft

Excel

Job description

We are seeking a Corporate Controller to join our Finance/Accounting team and oversee various corporate functions. Your responsibilities will include:- **Financial Reporting:** Ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial statements and regulatory reporting for managed legal entities in compliance with INDAS, US GAAP, and local and Global statutory reporting requirements. - **Ledger Management:** Overseeing the ledger close process, financial reporting, and collaborating with regional and global corporate controller teams on Product control, Financial Planning and Analysis, and Expenses Management. - **Regulatory Compliance:** Preparing and submitting regulatory returns to ensure compliance with Indian statutory, regulatory, and tax reporting requirements, including Withholding tax, Goods and Services tax, Stamp duty, Corporate tax, and other regulatory levies. - **Audit Coordination:** Coordinating with statutory and internal auditors for annual financial statements and periodic audits, while maintaining a strong understanding of Companies Acts and Financial services regulations. - **Process Optimization:** Designing and implementing processes to enhance financial reporting and control frameworks through stakeholder engagement and change management framework adherence. - **Stakeholder Engagement:** Maintaining strong engagement with Business COO, division stakeholders, regional and Global Finance teams, Auditors, Tax advisors, and other banking and non-banking counterparties. - **Capital Adequacy:** Ensuring compliance with capital adequacy and other financial reporting ratios. - **Automation Initiatives:** Driving automation agendas for regulatory reporting and financial processes.This role is vital for ensuring the financial health and regulatory compliance of legal entities within the organization.**Key Skills Required:**- Qualified Accountant with 8-10 years of post-qualification experience. - Detail-oriented with a focus on the accuracy of financial reporting in line with General accounting accepted principles and market practices. - Experience with PeopleSoft is an advantage (not mandatory). - Advanced proficiency in Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUPS, etc. - Strong communication and problem-solving skills. - Team-oriented mindset. - Strong financial and analytical skills. - Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple commitments and deadlines effectively. - Experience working in a time-pressured environment. - Strong organizational skills.Jefferies Financial Group Inc. is a U.S.-headquartered global full-service, integrated investment banking and securities firm. Our strategy focuses on enhancing investment banking efforts, capital markets businesses, and developing the Leucadia Asset Management platform. We provide expertise across various sectors in investment banking, equities, fixed income, asset, and wealth management globally.At Jefferies, we believe in fostering diversity to encourage creativity, innovation, and thought leadership by embracing new ideas and perspectives. We are committed to building a culture that offers opportunities for all employees, supports workforce diversity, and reflects the communities we serve, enabling us to deliver fresh and innovative solutions for our clients.,

• Job Tags regulatory compliance, financial reporting

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