Your new company

A multinational private bank, headquartered in Europe.

Your new role

The Finance Associate role supports the Finance function, including financial and regulatory reporting for the bank. You will report into the Finance Manager and Finance Director.

• Perform periodic financial controls and reconciliations
• Active involvement with month-end and year-end closing activities
• Control and processing of accounts payable, staff claims and vendors
• Assist the FM/FD in cash management, including performing bank reconciliations
• Assist the FM/FD in FX exposure monitoring
• General Ledger: Prepare and post journals, accruals, complete accounting schedules and reconciliations.

• Assist in monthly management reporting and yearly budget process
• Analyse bank performance and balance sheet movement and comment on variances

• Assist tax agent in preparing/computing annual income tax return
• Prepare withholding tax payments and reporting to IRAS
• Assist in quarterly GST return preparation
• Liaise with external and internal auditors.

• Identify, recommend and implement measures to improve workflow/internal control processes
• Participation in ad hoc projects as required.

What you'll need to succeed

• Minimum 2–3 years of relevant work experience in Finance or Audit.

• Graduate with a degree in Accountancy or Finance preferred.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Open and approachable.

• Meticulous, good initiative and independent working attitude.

• Flexible, open to changes in roles and responsibilities.

• Willing to go beyond the job description.

• Prior experience with SAP accounting software and RegPro/Report Engine regulatory reporting software will be advantageous.

• Familiar with the local regulatory environment for private banks.

What you'll get in return

• Entry into the financial services industry with a well-respected global private bank.

• Generous pay package.

What you need to do now

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