Job Description

The Finance Operations Managaer, Asia based in Singapore provides an overview of the Finance Operations for the Asia offices in Hong Kong, Singapore and in China (Shanghai, Beijing and Chongqing). The scope of the role includes; financial planning and analysis, control, regulatory compliance, Accounts Payable and expenses, payroll, trust accounting and banking relationships. The role will be the first point of contact for Partners and Practices on most of their finance related requests. It is a great opportunity for career progression either from within the professional services sector and/or for those with transferable skillsets looking to get into Legal Services.

This role reports to the Head of Financial Control, Operations & Planning, APAC, but will work closely with the APAC Regional heads of Working Capital and Business Performance

Key responsibilities and objectives

Oversight of a team delivering the following operational activity:

• Financial Planning & Analysis - month end close, management reporting, budgeting and forecasting
• Financial Control - GL maintenance, account ownership and reconciliation to source, intercompany accounting, regulatory filings, statutory audit, trust account audit, payment approvals and other delegated authorities
• Regulatory compliance - Corporation Tax, GST, Employment taxes and, to a lesser extent, individual income tax
• Accounts payable and expenses
• Monthly payroll payments and reconciliations; Partner payments
• Trust accounting
• Banking relationships and controls.

Essential skills and experience

• Minimum of 2 years\' experience in a role of similar scale and complexity e.g. annual revenue at c$60m and 200 full time employees
• CA/CPA Qualified
• Self-motivated with good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of an international organisation
• Flexible with the ability to meet tight deadlines and manage competing priorities
• Has a positive approach and attitude, shows high levels of initiative and enthusiasm
• Highly numerate & analytical with excellent attention to detail
• Previous experience in a law firm or a professional services environment would be advantageous
• A knowledge of Thomson Reuters Elite 3E would be advantageous but not essential.

About Clyde & Co In The Asia Pacific Region

Clyde & Co is a leading global law firm, specialising in the sectors that underpin global trade and commercial activity, namely: insurance, transport, construction, energy, trade and commodities. It is globally integrated, offering a comprehensive range of contentious and non-contentious legal services and commercially-minded legal advice to businesses operating across the world. Clyde & Co is committed to operating in a responsible way. This means progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of its communities and clients, using its legal skills to support its communities through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment. The firm has 480 partners, 2400 lawyers, 3200 legal professionals and 5000 people overall in over 60 offices and associated offices worldwide.
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How To Apply

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a dynamic and progressive firm. Please apply via link below, completing all questions and uploading your application documents (including cover letter and CV).

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