Senior Analyst

JOB DESCRIPTION
FUNCTIONAL TITLE Analyst 
DEPARTMENT Operations 
PROCESS    SGPMA Accounting and Reconciliation
POSITION REPORTS TO Team Lead

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:

Manage the day-to-day process of cash reconciliation and all the accounting processes related to the equities business.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES/PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Geographical span:
Bank entities supported in Asian, European and America Zones.

Duties
•    Should have strong knowledge of financial securities and markets (Global Markets)
•    Should be able to perform Cash reconciliation, follow up on any breaks and unreconciled items until it is cleared.
•    Escalate unresolved issues to management as required.
•    To prepare vouchers, raising invoices and input accounting entries.
•    Basic understanding of Month-end Substantiation. 
•    Actively manage the controls so that there is no financial / reputational damage.
•    Basic understanding on accounting process and trade lifecycle. 
•    Document any updates or changes to formal procedures and process.
•    Ability to liaise with various internal stakeholders, namely FO Traders, PCG, Risk, Accounting & Rec, and other MO teams.
•    Ensure timely resolution of process issues, queries, and escalations. 
•    Identify process improvement opportunities/projects.
•    Assist in technology revamp projects, testing the release of new systems/enhancements. 
•    Ensure that policies, procedures, best practices, mission, and objectives set by management are adhered to.
•    Ad-hoc duties that may be assigned by team lead/management.

KEY SKILL AREAS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

•    Hand on experience in securities processing, Settlements, Instruction set ups.
•    A professional accounting qualification or an accounting degree.
•    Good communication skills. Fluent in spoken and written English. Presentation skills.
•    Meticulous, discipline and possess good working attitude.
•    Able to handle work pressures and adhered to deadlines.
•    Team player with excellent communication skills.
•    Good knowledge of MS Office applications
•    100% flexibility to work in shifts according to global time zones.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCY REQUIRED:
•    Results Oriented
•    Client Focus
•    Cooperation
•    Analytical Skills
FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
INTERNAL:     Front Office, Middle Office, Accounting & Finance, Information technology 
EXTERNAL:    Brokers, Custodians, Auditors, Local Authorities

JOB DESCRIPTION
FUNCTIONAL TITLE Analyst 
DEPARTMENT Operations 
PROCESS    SGPMA Accounting and Reconciliation
POSITION REPORTS TO Team Lead

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:

Manage the day-to-day process of cash reconciliation and all the accounting processes related to the equities business.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES/PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Geographical span:
Bank entities supported in Asian, European and America Zones.

Duties
•    Should have strong knowledge of financial securities and markets (Global Markets)
•    Should be able to perform Cash reconciliation, follow up on any breaks and unreconciled items until it is cleared.
•    Escalate unresolved issues to management as required.
•    To prepare vouchers, raising invoices and input accounting entries.
•    Basic understanding of Month-end Substantiation. 
•    Actively manage the controls so that there is no financial / reputational damage.
•    Basic understanding on accounting process and trade lifecycle. 
•    Document any updates or changes to formal procedures and process.
•    Ability to liaise with various internal stakeholders, namely FO Traders, PCG, Risk, Accounting & Rec, and other MO teams.
•    Ensure timely resolution of process issues, queries, and escalations. 
•    Identify process improvement opportunities/projects.
•    Assist in technology revamp projects, testing the release of new systems/enhancements. 
•    Ensure that policies, procedures, best practices, mission, and objectives set by management are adhered to.
•    Ad-hoc duties that may be assigned by team lead/management.

KEY SKILL AREAS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

•    Hand on experience in securities processing, Settlements, Instruction set ups.
•    A professional accounting qualification or an accounting degree.
•    Good communication skills. Fluent in spoken and written English. Presentation skills.
•    Meticulous, discipline and possess good working attitude.
•    Able to handle work pressures and adhered to deadlines.
•    Team player with excellent communication skills.
•    Good knowledge of MS Office applications
•    100% flexibility to work in shifts according to global time zones.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCY REQUIRED:
•    Results Oriented
•    Client Focus
•    Cooperation
•    Analytical Skills
FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
INTERNAL:     Front Office, Middle Office, Accounting & Finance, Information technology 
EXTERNAL:    Brokers, Custodians, Auditors, Local Authorities

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status

At Société Générale, we are convinced that people are drivers of change, and that the world of tomorrow will be shaped by all their initiatives, from the smallest to the most ambitious. Whether you’re joining us for a period of months, years or your entire career, together we can have a positive impact on the future. Creating, daring, innovating, and taking action are part of our DNA. If you too want to be directly involved, grow in a stimulating and caring environment, feel useful on a daily basis and develop or strengthen your expertise, you will feel right at home with us!

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