Finance Manager (MAS reporting)

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Regulatory Compliance:

• Prepare and analyze internal management reports, including daily monitoring, performance metrics, and regulatory database calculations.

• Ensure timely and accurate submission of Head Office reports, audit schedules, and MAS regulatory filings.

• Act as the primary point of contact for MAS-related inquiries and audits, ensuring compliance with local regulatory requirements.

Accounting Operations:

• Oversee the processing of staff claims and vendor payments for daily operational expenses.

• Maintain and reconcile key accounting schedules.

• Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring adherence to accounting standards and internal controls.

Tax & Audit Coordination:

• Liaise with external tax agents to provide necessary tax data, review submissions, and ensure accurate tax filings in compliance with local regulations.

• Collaborate with external auditors to facilitate annual audits, provide supporting documentation, and ensure transparent financial disclosures in the annual report.

Process Improvement & Collaboration:

• Identify opportunities to streamline reporting processes and enhance data accuracy.

• Provide cross-functional administrative support and ad-hoc financial analysis as required.

Requirements

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related field; professional certifications (e.g., ACCA, CPA) are a plus.

• Minimum 4 years of accounting experience within the financial services industry (Asset Management), with exposure to regulatory reporting (e.g., MAS)

• Meticulous attention to detail with a commitment to data accuracy and compliance.

• Excellent communication skills to liaise with internal teams, auditors, and regulatory bodies.

• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to thrive in a dynamic environment.

• Strong team player with a problem-solving mindset and willingness to learn.