Assistant Manager Finance

About us:

Institutional Banking and Markets is responsible for managing the Group’s relationships with major corporate and government clients and institutional investors, and provides a full range of capital raising, transactional and risk management products and services. Our purpose is to enhance our clients’ success through market-leading capabilities and unique insights. It’s part of our DNA.

IB&M also performs an important internal role for the Group by providing equities, markets, lending and transaction banking execution capabilities to other CBA business units that allows them to capture opportunities with business customers.

IB&M Finance supports the business in providing financial control, financial analysis and insight, product control, regulatory accounting and related project and strategy implementation support.

Picture yourself in the team:

IB&M Finance Singapore is responsible for the end-to-end finance function for CBA Singapore’s operations including financial control, regulatory reporting, management reporting, statutory reporting and taxation across all business units. Responsibility includes monthly performance reporting, month end accounting, General Ledger balance sheet reconciliations, local regulatory reporting and other special tasks and projects of the IB&M businesses in Asia across the full product range.

The IB&M Finance Asia team is comprised of experienced accountants from a variety of backgrounds.

You will report to the Senior Finance Manager, Singapore.

Do work that matters:

Your main responsibilities will include:

·       Assist with tax-related matters, including the preparation of income tax and GST returns.

·       Prepare and support MAS regulatory reporting requirements.

·       Perform daily monitoring of regulatory requirements and reporting obligations.

·       Oversee the Accounts Payable and staff expense claims processes.

·       Manage month-end financial close activities, including balance sheet substantiation.

·       Support the Group consolidation and financial reporting process.

·       Identify and implement process enhancements to improve efficiency, strengthen controls and add value to the business.

·       Contribute positively to a collaborative, accountable and high-performance team culture.

We are interested in hearing from you in you have:

·       At least 3-5 years experience in taxation is essential, including practical knowledge of income tax and GST requirements.

·       Experience in financial and regulatory reporting would be advantageous.

·       Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate issues and develop practical solutions.

·       Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

·       Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities for improvement and drive process enhancements.

·       Attention to detail with a focus on accuracy, controls and data integrity.

·       Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with SQL, VBA and/or Power BI would be highly regarded.

·       At least a Bachelor in Finance or relevant disciple. A qualified accountant in ACA/ACCA/CA would be advantageous.

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