Job Description

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If you're looking for a role where you can continue to make an impression, take the next step at HSBC where your contributions will always be valued.
This function brings together distinct specialisms to drive greater connectivity in how we manage engagement with key stakeholders for HSBC. Finance teams provide the bank with internal and external financial reporting, forecasting, controls oversight, and stress testing expertise. Specialist areas also manage HSBC's worldwide tax affairs, group treasury needs, and events for investors and analysts. Sustainability teams lead the bank's work to support sustainable growth in a global economy, including an ambitious plan to prioritise financing that supports the transition to net zero. Group External Communications teams - including colleagues from Media Relations, ESG Communications and Group Reputation - Deliver communication strategies that support HSBC's strategic objectives, protect our reputation and build trust among our stakeholders.
We are currently seeking a high calibre professional to join our team as a Vice President, Financial Reporting.
Principal Responsibilities
You will be part of the Financial Reporting team and report to SVP, Financial Reporting. Financial Reporting is part of the Financial Control department of the Bank responsible for month-end closing, ledger control, group submissions and local statutory reporting of HSBC entities in Singapore.
In this role you will:

• Responsibility for local financial reporting, operational/transactional accounting and ledger closing within deadlines
• Works with the production centre to ensure all Group submissions are completed within timelines
• Provides accounting advice / support to global businesses on new product launches and system changes
• Support implementation of new accounting standards and policies
• Liaise with external auditors on the year-end audit and ensure all submissions are provided within timelines
• Participate in user testing in relation to system upgrades and automation initiatives. Look for automation initiatives and work towards solution to streamline manually intensive processes
• Perform reconciliation and substantiation on accounts assigned
• Cross training to other team members

Qualifications
To be successful you will need:

• Degree in Accountancy or Finance or equivalent professional qualification
• Finance professional with strong relevant experience
• Has extensive years of experience in banking industry / audit of banks and experience in Head Office reporting / audit of Group submission of banks
• Good understanding of IFRS and ability to interpret the standards on practical situations
• Analytical with a keen eye for details
• Digitally proficient and ability to use Excel/Python

Opening up a world of opportunity
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Issued by The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited.

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