Job Description

Job Description

We are partnering with a securities firm in Singapore to hire a Finance Operations Accountant on a contract basis. This is a hands-on role covering daily accounting, month-end close and regulatory reporting. You will also work with Treasury and Operations to reconcile cash and securities activity and resolve settlement breaks.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and post daily journals, accruals and adjustments. Maintain general ledger records and supporting schedules.
Perform bank, broker and balance-sheet reconciliations. Investigate breaks and follow through on outstanding items.
Support daily cash movements and settlement reconciliations across products such as equities, bonds, FX and derivatives.
Perform client-money segregation checks and assist with risk-based capital computations and supporting schedules.
Support month-end and year-end close, MAS regulatory returns, GST and corporate income tax filings.
Liaise with auditors, tax agents and internal stakeholders, and maintain clear documentation of finance processes and controls.

Requirements

Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline. A professional accounting qualification is an advantage.
Around 3-5 years of relevant experience in finance operations, financial reporting or audit within securities, brokerage, banking or capital markets.
Hands-on experience with journals, reconciliations and month-end close.
Familiarity with securities or treasury products and their settlement flows. Experience with broker or Nostro reconciliations is an advantage.
Exposure to MAS reporting, client-money segregation or risk-based capital at a Singapore CMS licensee is preferred.
Proficient in Excel and able to investigate reconciliation breaks independently.

Morgan McKinley Pte Ltd
EA Licence No. 11C5502
EA Registration No. R1331697