Finance Operations Accountant | Securities - Contract

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
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