Settlements and Accounting Specialist
clermont group (singapore) pte. ltd.- Posted 2 hours ago
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Job Description
Company Overview
About the Clermont Group
The Clermont Group is an international business group with its headquarters in Singapore. Founded in 2006 by New Zealand-born entrepreneur Richard Chandler, Clermont operates across four sectors - healthcare, financial services, aerospace, and investment. These businesses employ over 10,000 people globally.
Rooted in excellence, innovation, and integrity, we bring together the art and science of building champion businesses, using our unique approach to create iconic companies that lead industry and shape culture.
Our operating companies include:
. Hoan My: The largest healthcare group in Vietnam with a mission to provide affordable, high-quality healthcare to the people of Vietnam
. SBFC: Our finance business in India, provides loans to small business owners and consumers through a network of more than 200 branches
. magniX: Our U.S.-based aerospace business, produces the industry's leading fully-integrated electric powertrains for helicopters and airplanesAbout the Clermont Group
Job Summary
Support capital markets operations by managing trade settlements, portfolio reporting, cash and FX reconciliations, and financial compliance. Lead process improvements and collaborate with senior stakeholders to ensure accurate financial management and operational efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Provide trade support to the Head of Trading to ensure smooth settlement of trades with brokers and custodians
- Deliver accurate and timely portfolio management reporting for the Capital team, including quarterly financials and P&L reporting on positions
- Manage daily cash, trade, and FX transactions, ensuring accurate settlement and reconciliation of all activities
- Lead special projects with the Head of Capital, including implementing automation and process improvements across back-office operations
- Support preparation of monthly accounts and financial statements, and coordinate audit activities to ensure compliance and accuracy
- Handle tax compliance, filings, and management fee allocations across multiple jurisdictions
- Support KYC and onboarding processes for brokers, custodians, and other counterparties to maintain regulatory compliance
- Review and approve payments, expenses, VAT, and GST returns to ensure timely and accurate financial processing
- Maintain and update the Capital Markets playbook and other operational documentation as required
- Lodge votes promptly for proxy voting and Annual General Meetings (AGM) to uphold shareholder governance
- Perform additional finance and operational tasks as needed to support team objectives and business continuity
Preferred competencies and qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field
- Professional accounting qualification (e.g., CA, CPA) is an advantage
- Familiarity with both public and private markets
- Strong knowledge of the trade lifecycle and settlement cycles
- Practical experience working with custodians, brokers, and fund administrators
- Good knowledge of accounting principles, financial and P&L reporting, and tax regulations
- Hands-on experience preparing management accounts, financial statements, and coordinating audits
- Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to develop and execute strategic initiatives while managing detailed operational tasks
- Effective working style with modest support and guidance
- Ability to earn trust and collaborate with senior colleagues and stakeholders
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a polished professional demeanour
- Meticulous attention to detail and ability to maintain composure under high standards
- Balanced judgment with the ability to express opinions appropriately
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Key Skills
automation and process improvements
cash trade and FX transactions
KYC and onboarding processes
portfolio management reporting
