Our client, a global Financial Services Firm who specialise in institutional trading, investment banking, research, and related brokerage services are seeking a Financial Controller to join their APAC Operation.
This is an exciting opportunity with significant growth potential, seeking a talented and ambitious individual to join their APAC Finance team. In this role, the successful candidate will play a key leadership role in managing end-to-end finance processes across the APAC region, with a primary focus on Hong Kong and Singapore. Leveraging prior experience with broker-dealers, the candidate will also be responsible for identifying and implementing best practices, driving efficiency, and enhancing financial operations throughout the region.
Duties & Responsibilities:
• Act as the first point of escalation for Hong Kong and Singapore in the finance team, providing oversight and guidance to junior team members
• Manage revenue processes across Hong Kong and Singapore including the booking of clearing broker revenue and booking/reconciliation of broker rebates
• Manage the invoicing/collection/reporting of AR including engagement with clients and brokers
• Manage the booking and reconciliation of cash in clearing accounts
• Month end consolidation entries including equity pick up and eliminations
• Support the calculation of transfer pricing and management fees
• Other general month end closing and reporting and account reconciliations
• Prepare/review regulatory reporting across HK and SG
• Coordination of APAC audits and Financial Statements
• Review of AP payments/wires
• Support business activities through engagement with sales, operations, compliance and other functions
• Identify and drive process improvement and best practices
• Drive and reinforce appropriate controls and documentation
• Participate in projects, change initiatives and other adhoc activities
Requirements & Qualifications:
• Degree in finance or accountancy, tax qualification, or a related professional qualification such as CA or CPA.
• Proven experience in broker dealers across a range of Finance areas, with a practical understanding of the business (especially on equities trading) would be beneficial.
• Previous exposure to APAC.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Proficiency in an automation tool is a plus
• Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative environment
• Multi-tasker, with a focus on effective prioritisation
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills
• Must work collaboratively, with a growth mindset and passion for constant improvement and transformation
• Able to work under pressure and within a fast-paced environment
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