FIN_Grp Fin Cntrl_Associate

The role is in the Financial Control department of Nomuras Finance Division, taking responsibility of financial reporting and any regulatory reporting as required. This includes delivery of the Financial Reporting packages for both Local and Group accounts for the Asian entities including Singapore, Hong Kong, Korea, Australia and Taiwan. It involves working with colleagues in Mumbai and Asia Pacific region together with Japan, and ensure the team is adequately equipped to deliver on an ongoing basis.

Responsibility of the role involves:

• Ownership of the regional Group consolidation process submitted to Head Office.
• Review and presentation of finance material e.g. financials etc. to the Country Financial Reporting Head.
• Managing internal and external audit engagements from initiation through to completion.
• Maintain and enhance the control environment within the team and ensure highest standards of delivery including proper governance.
• Maintain and enhance the review mechanism ensuring that the relevant GAAPs, pronouncement and guidelines are followed along with annual review and recertification of relevant compliance.
• Collaborate and participate in Global/Regional projects and initiatives within the Finance Division
• Support implementation of new accounting standards covering USGAAP and IFRS/FRS.
• Be a leader in digital transformation.

Key objectives critical to success:

• Ability to work to high degree of accuracy with logical and structured approach.
• Ability to selfreview, identify issues and investigate / escalate appropriately.
• Flexibility and the ability to keep pace with ever changing International Regulatory landscape including MAS and other regulators.
• Ability to embrace change including new technology and adapt to changing business processes.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and build relationships within the department and across functions.
• Selfmotivator who keeps abreast with the changes and ready to take up challenges.

Key Skills and Competency required:

• Degree/ Qualified accountant with financial and management accounting background.
• 6+Yrs experience in finance department preferably in Investment banking or financial services industry, with a focus on the APAC.
• Strong client/customer service orientation, consulting, interpersonal, and oral/written communication skills with the ability to handle difficult situations.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• A power user of Excel spreadsheet and PowerPoint. Acumen and demonstrated knowledge to use visualisation tools (i.e. Power BI) will be advantageous.
• Comfortable working in a matrix organization with ability to act as a change agent. Organized, detail oriented, good followup skills. Ability to meet deadlines in a highpressure environment
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects with proven track record in process improvement.
• Investment banking product knowledge and other regulatory development around IB.