Global Private Bank Asia Controller - Associate
Aumni
Accounting & Finance
Singapore
Posted on Aug 27, 2024
Job Description
Overview
In this role, you will be part of the Global Private Bank (GPB) Asia Controller team in Singapore partnering with colleagues across various functions and locations in the United States, EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) and Asia. As an Associate with GPB Asia Controller team, your responsibilities will include timely and accurate preparation of financial and regulatory reports for internal stakeholders as well as regulators. You will also get the opportunity to be involved in analysis and implementation of changes for new products and regulatory update.
Key responsibilities
- Month-end close process to ensure accurate and complete close of books & records under US GAAP as well as local GAAP.
- Participate in working groups for projects impacting the GPB Asia Business.
- Perform analytical review to identify any significant misstatement on the Balance Sheet and Income Statement, and liaise with other functions (e.g. business management, middle office) to identify business drivers for significant variances.
- Assist the local Legal Entity Controller (LEC) team in completing the GPB business related information on both financial and regulatory reporting, as and when required. This may include key disclosures and provision of local GAAP adjustments.
- Perform impact/gap analysis on new accounting standards and new regulations, as and when required.
- Coordinate with internal and external auditors and regulators, as and when required.
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with minimum 4 years working experience; preferably in Financial Institutions or Audit firms.
- Experience in financial reporting.
- Deep understanding of IFRS and US GAAP.
- Knowledge on local financial and regulatory reporting in Singapore and Hong Kong.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet challenging deadlines.
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Team player who is proactive and willing to take ownership.
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:
- Proficient user of MS suite of products (e.g. Word, Excel, Powerpoint).
- Knowledge/experience with one or several dash-boarding/automation tools (Tableau, Alteryx, etc.).