IMI CIB - Accounting & Regulatory Reporting Senior Officer

Scope and Purpose

The key responsibilities are:
-    Process vendor invoices, payments and passing entries as checker or preparer
-    Process staff claims and passing entries as checker or preparer
-    Ensure that tax requirements (mainly GST, GST reverse charge and withholding tax) are complied with for payments
-    Quarterly GST submission
-    Work closely with consultant and co-ordinate with other relevant departments to facilitate annual GST ACAP review  
-    As checker for monthly movement report on Sundry, accruals and prepayments accounts and reconciliation to GL
-    In charge of expenses, including monthly variance analysis, provide answers to queries from Management, Head Office, Auditors, and so on 
-    In charge of IFRS 16 Lease Accounting using the TAGETIK system
-    In charge of Fixed Asset Register and Schedules
-    In charge of daily nostro reconciliation, as checker or preparer 
-    Prepare audit confirmations 
-    Check daily exception reports and investigate and clear errors
-    Head Office reporting as checker or preparer
-    Participate in systems upgrade and process improvement activities 

Others
-    Participate in month-end closing activities
-    Post or check accounting entries
-    Prepare or cover daily and month end MAS reports  
-    Preparation of schedules for yearend financial statement and tax computation
-    Liaise with internal and external auditors and tax agents 
-    Handle ad-hoc assignments by Head of Department 

Required Experience

3-5 years of relevant experience in bank accounting.

Experience in Accounts Payable processing, GST and GST-reverse charge, withholding tax and nostro reconciliation is preferred.

Competencies Required

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, ACCA or other equivalent accounting qualifications
• High proficiency in English
• Proficient in Microsoft Office skills, especially in Excel
• Analytical mind-set in system development & automation process
• Strong interest in tasks of the Accounting Department