Business Enablement Manager - Accountant

About the role

Standard Chartered is looking for a Business Enablement Manager - Accountant to support its team leader on accounting and invoicing matters for trust structures managed by Singapore Trust Company (SCTS). The role also covers preparation of External Asset Management (EAM) Retrocession Fee statements for the PvB FIM desk and training of junior colleagues. Candidates should be comfortable handling large volumes of data, using automation tools and performing User Acceptance Testing.

Key responsibilities

• Support the team leader with accounting and invoicing for SCTS trust structures and prepare EAM Retrocession Fee statements for the PvB FIM desk.
• Bookkeep accounts and prepare financial statements for SCTS-managed trusts and companies, peer review simpler statements, and liaise with external auditors and tax agents.
• Assist in issuing SCTS fee invoices and prepare internal and external reports such as the Review RM scorecard, equity aggregation report and investment review data.
• Prepare data for annual MAS and CRS/FATCA filings and ad-hoc regulator surveys, and keep up to date with regulatory and GAAP changes.
• Take part in annual User Acceptance Testing, system migrations and ad-hoc projects.
• Provide financial information support for business decisions and maintain a controls-centred approach to risk and governance.

Required profile

• 5+ years of experience in finance and client accounting roles; trust company or bank experience is advantageous.
• Strong internal controls mindset for banking processes.
• Good communication skills and ability to work with SCTS, SCB finance, front office, wealth planners, IT and other stakeholders.
• Preferred: Member of the Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners, ACCA, AAT, CPA or another recognised accountancy qualification.

Required skills

• Accounting, financial reporting, reconciliation and UAT
• IFRS/FRS and investment products knowledge
• Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint

What we offer

• Competitive salary and benefits under the Fair Pay Charter.
• Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance, plus flexible voluntary benefits.
• Annual leave, parental leave (20 weeks), sabbatical (up to 12 months) and volunteering leave.
• Flexible working patterns and wellbeing support.
• Ongoing learning and reskilling opportunities.