Assistant Manager

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We’re seeking a professional to manage a portfolio of accounting clients, work with junior team members, and contribute to the growth of the Ocorian Group’s Corporate Services. The incumbent will be hands-on in preparing client deliverables, coaching and reviewing junior staff, and ensuring quality and timely service delivery while adhering to company policies.
Company Description
Fund services | Corporate | Capital markets | Private client | Regulatory & Compliance
We help clients succeed by unlocking new value through expertise, trust and scale. We deliver solutions that solve complex challenges faced by asset managers, financial institutions, corporates, high net-worth individuals and family offices. With a curious mindset, we ask the right questions to get to the right solution, faster. We collaborate to win together, sharing successes and shaping the future of our global business. Our culture of support and recognition provides the tools and opportunities for you to grow, while unlocking the most value for our clients and making your mark with Ocorian.
What’s In It For You
Competitive salary
This role is Singapore based but we are hybrid - please check specifics during the process
Flexible working hours
Private Pension
Job Description
Purpose of the job
To manage a portfolio of accounting clients together with junior team members and strive to become an effective, efficient and profitable business line to the Ocorian Group. The incumbent would be expected to be hands-on and be involved in the preparation of client deliverables as well as to coach, supervise and review the work of junior team members, thereby ensuring quality and timely service delivery to our clients. He or she will be required to support the Head of Corporate Services and/or Senior Manager, Client Accounting to ensure adherence with Ocorian policies and procedures so as to enable smooth operations of team management as well as driving process improvement within the team.
Main Responsibilities
Work together with Senior Manager, Client Accounting in ensuring accurate and timely completion of accounting, payroll, GST, corporate tax and XBRL filings, so as to be in compliant with statutory requirements whilst managing tight deliverable timelines.
Prepare and/or review monthly, quarterly and annual management accounts, consolidated and/or separate financial statements, adhering to Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS) and/or such other reporting standards, where applicable.
Supervise and review the work of junior/senior accountants ensuring that the completeness, accuracy, and quality of data as being reflected in the management accounts, financial statements, GST returns and tax computations.
Serve as key liaison for clients, providing professional support on accounting, payroll and compliance matters.
Oversee the onboarding process for new clients, ensuring the smooth transition of takeover data for in-scope services.
Drive continuous process improvements through software implementation and integration, workflow enhancements.
Mentoring and training team members, supporting their continuous learning and professional development.
Support the Senior Manager, Client Accounting in managing overall targets and proactively monitoring actual performance against target.
Any other duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications & Experience
Knowledge, Skills And Experience
Strong technical knowledge of Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS), ACRA, MOM, CPF and relevant tax regulations.
Minimum 3-4 years of relevant experience (for Assistant Manager role) and minimum of 4-5 years of relevant experience (for Manager role) in a client accounting role or similar role, preferably in the business services or corporate advisory industry.
Bachelor’s degree in accountancy from reputable university or such equivalent qualification.
Chartered Accountant with ACCA or ISCA.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel and experience in accounting software such as Xero or QuickBooks.
Experience with preparing financials for trust structure and related entities is a plus.
Competencies
Good command in both written and spoken English. Proficient in written and spoken Chinese is a plus.
Strong interpersonal, communication, written and customer service skills.
Positive work attitude with strong initiatives, a team player and able to work independently, lead and motivate junior team members.
Ability to take challenges and meet tight deadlines.
Meticulous, organised, detailed and deadline-focused.
Additional Information
Equal Opportunities for Everyone
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We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.
For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.
Job Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Sales and Business Development
Industries: Accounting
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