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 activitiesRequirements & 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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