Regulatory Reporting Accountant (6-month Contract)

Job Description

• Prepare/review daily compliance with MAS regulatory ratios, e.g. MCB, AMR, MLA etc;
• Prepare/review periodical MAS regulatory returns (e.g. MAS649, MAS610) and annual surveys, including handling regulatory queries or request for additional information;
• Maintain and enhance the regulatory reporting database, including regulatory data mapping and recurring/ad hoc adjustments;
• Perform accounting control functions, including payment verification, daily reconciliation, accounting path setting, etc.;
• conduct impact analysis on regulatory or financial change, participate in system enhancement/automation projects, raise system change request and perform UAT if required;
• Perform/review periodical/ad hoc financial reports for management review and financial control purpose, and assist in external and internal audit process;
• Assist in GST, WHT, Corporate tax and other tax-related matters;
• Maintain proper documentation and audit trails, update SOPs, and uphold strong internal control and governance standards within the Accounts team;
• Other ad-hoc assignment as required.

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance, Banking or other related disciplines;
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in banking regulatory reporting, or banking audit experience in Big 4 accounting firms;
• Experience in MAS regulatory reporting is preferred;
• Experience in system enhancement, UAT testing, finance transformation initiatives, or regulatory reporting project is a plus;
• Able to work independently with strong sense of responsibility and attention to details;
• Able to work under pressure and meet tight reporting deadlines;
• A good team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills;