Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced finance professional to join the Finance team as Vice President - Entity Control focusing on the front-to-back trade flow including trade booking and revenue recording. Other key responsibilities include:

1. Month End Close

• Perform day-to-day finance operations, which include recording financial transactions in the ledger and account reconciliations.

• Drive the timely Month End Close process including journal preparation

• Monitor and review accounting reports for accuracy and completeness. Reconcile and resolve any accounting discrepancies

• Apply professional judgement to identify accounting treatments adopted in financial statements and assess their suitability and acceptability

2. Financial Reporting

• Oversee timely and accurate preparation of statutory financial statements and group reporting in compliance with IFRS and regional listing standards (monthly, quarterly and yearly)

• Ensure audit readiness and liaise with external and internal auditors

• Drive continuous improvement of reporting processes and financial controls

• Present key financial updates and insights to senior management

3. Risk Management & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to internal controls, risk management practices, and international financial regulations.

4. Operational Excellence

• Drive process improvements and technology adoption to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of financial operations.

• Lead initiatives to integrate financial processes across the Group, ensuring consistency and scalability.

5. Others

• Participate in and co-ordinate various Finance workstreams of the Company's Tech Transformation project

• Participate in ad-hoc tasks/projects in support of department or Company's initiatives.

Knowledge / Experience Required:

• Degree in Accountancy or Finance, Chartered Accountant or equivalent professional qualification

• At least 10 years of relevant experience in either Product Control, Financial Control or Financial Reporting in major banks or financial institutions

• Strong working knowledge of Financial Reporting Standards (FRS) and accounting principles

• Finance System transformation / Project Management experience would be desirable

• Familiarity with Trade booking/Finance systems including Sentry, Quantum and FIS

• Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written

• Independent and confident in engaging senior management

• Change and continuous improvement mindset