Job Summary

We are seeking candidates who are detailed and sensitive to numbers to join our team. They must be comfortable to routinely handle high volume of data, explore and work with different automation tools, perform User Acceptance Testing. They must be able to collaboratively work with stakeholders from front office and across teams in Singapore Trust Company (“SCTS”).

Key Responsibilities

•    The key responsibilities of Business Enablement Manager – Accountant include but not confined to supporting their Team Leader, in handling all matters relating to accounting and invoicing for trust structures managed by Singapore Trust Company (“SCTS”) and preparation of External Asset Management (“EAM”) Retrocession Fee statements for PvB FIM desk and any other projects assigned to support SCB PvB in achieving business operational efficiency. Candidate would also be required to provide training to junior/new colleagues.

Strategy and Business
•    With the awareness and understanding of the Group’s business strategy and model, coupled with staying abreast of industry news, provide financial information support for business consideration.

Processes
For those relating to EAM: 
•    Assist in preparation of External Asset Management Retrocession Fee statements for PvB FIM desk and provide status update to management.
•    Assist PvB in any project assigned.

For those relating to SCTS: 
•    Bookkeep the accounts and prepare financial statements of trust structure and company managed by the SCTS. 
•    Peer review of financial statements for less complex structures.
•    Liaise with external auditors and tax agents in relation to the financial statements of the company and/or trust structure where audit and tax returns are regulatory required.
•    Assist in issuance of SCTS fee invoices when the fees for trust structures are due.
•    Assist in preparing any internal (e.g. Review RM scorecard (AUM reported), equity aggregation report, extraction of investment review data etc) or external reporting where information required is relating to trust and company managed by SCTS.
•    Assist in preparing data for annual MAS and CRS/FATCA filings and any ad-hoc regulator surveys.
•    Keep up-to-date with any regulatory and GAAP changes in regard to financial statements.
•    Participate in annual User Acceptance Testing any system migration and ad-hoc projects when required.

Risk Management and Governance 
•    Ability to have a controls centred mind while conducting day to day operations, identify key issues and propose course of mitigation.  

Key stakeholders
•    SCTS Trust Administration Teams
•    SCTS Trust Administration Teams
•    SCB Country Finance Team
•    SCB PvB front office and wealth planner teams
•    SCB IT and/or change management teams
•    Other internal and/or external Stakeholders

Our Ideal Candidate

• 5+ years of experience in finance and client accounting roles, prior working experience in Trust companies or banks will be advantageous.
• Member of Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners, if applicable.
• Strong internal controls mindset for banking industry processes
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint
• Self-driven, curious, and optimistic with a strong can-do attitude
• Good communication skills to collaborate
• ACCA, AAT, CPA, or recognised accountancy qualification etc
   
   

Role Specific Technical Skills and Competencies

Priority Skills    
•    Accounting
•    Financial Reporting
•    Reconciliation
•    UAT
•    IFRS/FRS
•    Investment Product
•    Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint

About Standard Chartered

We're a global bank connecting clients to our differentiated network, offering growth opportunities in the world's most dynamic markets. Our strategy, which combines cross-border capabilities and leading wealth management expertise, helps us deliver our purpose - to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity.

Over our 170-year history, and across a unique geographical footprint connecting Asia, Africa and the Middle East to each other and the world, we've built a bank like no other, with diverse capabilities and partnerships that set us apart.

What We Offer

• Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation, one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions, and geographies.
• In line with our Fair Pay Charter, we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.
• Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance, with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations.
• Time-off including annual leave, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 months maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), along with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday, which is combined to 30 days minimum.
• Flexible working options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns.
• Proactive wellbeing support through Unmind, a market-leading digital wellbeing platform, development courses for resilience and other human skills, global employee assistance programme, sick leave, mental health first-aiders and self-help toolkits.
• A continuous learning culture to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual, and digital learning.

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