- Perform day to day financial accounting & monthly closing of the legal entity engaged in global equity, fixed income and derivatives trading business including review of trade interface into the ledger, reconciliation of balances and data analysis
- Support calculating and monitoring daily risk based capital adequacy requirements of the MAS capital market licensed entity
- Prepare quarterly submission of regulatory filings
- Liaise with the rest of the finance team locally, globally and at head office to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting at all levels
- Ensure streamlined controls and processes exists within the group entities
- Support the overall legal entity controlling function including preparation of statutory accounts and liaising with external auditors, preparation of various other internal and external reports, providing tax provision and etc. of other entities managed by Singapore Finance Team
- Prepare quarterly GST computations and filing
- Assist in Finance related approvals process
- Active participation of other ad-hoc finance projects providing insights and expertise to deliver changes required to meet various finance requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or above in Accountancy or related disciplines
- CPA qualified or working towards qualification
- Minimum 7 years of relevant experience. Experience in financial institutions is a requirement.
- Experience with Singapore regulatory capital adequacy calculations per Capital Market License or Banking license
- Product knowledge on cash equities, equities linked product, OTC derivatives like swaps and options, listed futures and options, and FX is an advantage
- Commercial and analytical thinker, eager to learn, drive change and work independently
- Proficiency in the use of computer (i.e. MS applications) and exposure to accounting applications preferably SAP or similar ERP system
- Strong command of both spoken and written English
- Strong presentation skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience handling financial and statutory audit
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accountancy or related discipline
- CPA qualified or working towards qualification
- Minimum 7 years of relevant experience
- Experience in financial institutions
- Experience with Singapore regulatory capital adequacy calculations (Capital Market or Banking license)
- Product knowledge of cash equities, equity-linked products, OTC derivatives (swaps, options), listed futures/options, FX
- Commercial and analytical thinker, proactive and able to work independently
- Proficiency with MS applications and exposure to accounting applications, preferably SAP or similar ERP
- Strong command of spoken and written English
- Strong presentation, communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience handling financial and statutory audits
CLSA Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about CLSA and has not been reviewed or approved by CLSA.
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Pay Growth & Progression — Base pay for junior bankers was increased significantly in 2021 to stay competitive in a hot market. This indicates willingness to adjust compensation when talent risks rise.
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Healthcare Strength — Permanent staff are automatically enrolled in healthcare aligned to local markets, with added travel health and security support via International SOS. This points to solid core medical coverage with global-travel assistance.
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Retirement Support — Permanent staff are automatically enrolled in pension plans aligned to local markets. A group retirement plan is administered regionally, signaling formalized retirement benefits infrastructure.
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What We Do
CITIC CLSA is a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Securities and its overseas business platform. Established in Hong Kong in 1986, CITIC CLSA is Asia’s leading capital markets and investment group, committed to driving the growth strategies of global institutional investors, corporations, governments and high-net-worth individuals. CITIC CLSA’s award-winning research, extensive Asia network, direct links to China and highly experienced financial professionals set CITIC CLSA apart from global investment banks and regional players. Over three decades, CITIC CLSA has built an extensive Asia network with deep local knowledge and connections. Globally, we operate from 13 countries across Asia, Australia, Europe and the Americas. For further information, please visit clsa.com
