Basic Purpose of Job: The Financial Reporting Officer role within Global Delivery is responsible for planning, scheduling, and managing the financial reporting workflow of one or more client relationships. The role involves interaction with various units locally and overseas. This Officer role should also possess excellent interpersonal, communication, and people management skills and demonstrate the ability to lead a team with 5-12 FTEs. Accuracy, timeliness, and delivery of client service are imperative in this position with increased focus towards quality controls, documentation, and process improvements. Responsibilities & Tasks Include: Review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial/regulatory reports and related working when there's a need.Ensure timely and accurate production of financial statements and related regulatory filings, as applicable, for each client relationship.Answer and handle complex issues and queries and escalate as needed; acting with a sense of urgency to meet required deliverables.Be accountable for assigned tasks and deadlines for self and for the team.Identify risk issues, breaches, and act in accordance with the 'risk' escalation chain and operating procedures.Ensure all controls and procedures are adhered to as well as make recommendations for changes.Act as escalation point where applicable.Oversee the effective coordination of activities with other departments.Develop internal training classes with the training liaison.Documentation – Be able to review and correct the process documentation such as process flows, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and coach the team.Understand the end-to-end process and be able to seek support to clear out inter-process upstream/downstream dependencies, suggest process improvements, and seek support to drive projects to create efficiencies/enhance controls.Ensure effective use of reporting system and make recommendations for system enhancements.Work together with the regulatory client service team to effectively manage auditor/client queries.Understand the client requirements and guide the team towards efficiently managing its deliverables.Evaluate staffing needs while continually striving for greater efficiencies.Ensure all personnel are appropriately selected, thoroughly trained, and given timely and complete performance evaluation feedback.Remain informed of regulatory changes and new industry and competitor developments.Other special projects or tasks assigned. Job Requirements: Education and Experience: Post Graduates (CA/CPA/CFA qualified) preferably or Bachelor degree with Big 4 or mid-tier accounting firm relevant experience.At least 7+ years of experience in a financial reporting or financial services environment. 2-3 years supervisory experience is required.Solid experience in statutory reporting and applications of accounting standards in accordance with IFRS and GAAP.Good leadership, negotiation, and analytical skills, proven track record of efficiency creation, staff development, and people management skills. Skills/Knowledge: Good understanding of managed investment funds, relevant accounting standards, and applicability.Familiar with financial services and investment products.Detail-oriented individual capable of performing in a high pace environment.Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and possess strong problem-solving and resolution skills.Good knowledge of Internal Systems, MS Office (Excel, Word).Data & Analysis - Possesses strong attention to detail.Demonstrate good analytical skills in resolving team issues and facilitating decision-making.Have a mindset to continuously improve processes and act on it.Strong attention to detail and a focus on service.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities to meet internal and industry deadlines.Strong problem-solving skills. For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the "Apply" button below.
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