Trainee

• Assist in daily accounting and bookkeeping activities.
• Support daily, month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing processes.
• Prepare and perform account reconciliations and investigate accounting discrepancies.
• Support accounting control and monitoring activities to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records.
• Assist in reviewing accounting entries and ensuring compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
• Support regulatory and financial reporting preparation and submission.
• Participate in finance-related projects, process improvement initiatives and ad hoc analyses.
• Maintain proper documentation and filing of accounting records.
• Good coordination with both internal and external stakeholders, including regulator officer.
• Perform other ad hoc tasks assigned by the Manager.

Bachelor's degree or above

• Candidates with strong academic performance in Accounting, Auditing, Financial Reporting or related disciplines will be preferred

Working Experience / Technical Skills & Know-how

• Open for graduates with potentials.
• Min 1 year related working experience, internship experience in accounting, auditing, financial reporting or finance functions is preferred.
• Good understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting concepts. Familiarity with PRC Accounting Standards, IFRS or banking accounting practices is a plus.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong accounting knowledge and analytical thinking.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good numerical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong sense of responsibility and ownership.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to a regulated banking environment.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Language Skills

• Good written and spoken English.

Computer Skills

• Good command of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in Excel functions and data processing is preferred.
• Skills and expseience on utilizing AI tools, especially Microsoft Copilot, is a plus.

Behavioral Skills

• Client - Understanding and Respect: I listen to clients and colleagues in order to understand and anticipate their needs 
• Team Spirit - Synergies: I make cooperation with colleagues in and outside my team a priority
• Innovation - Thinking out of the box/Creativity: I propose new ideas and solutions
• Responsibility - Accountability: I make decisions in my scope of responsibilities
• Commitment - Sustainability: I strive to develop my skills and knowledge
• Team Spirit - Open mindset: I listen and share my views and my expertise in an open mode
   

Our Culture:

At Societe Generale, we live by our 4 core values of commitment, responsibility, team spirit and innovation. We are engaged and demonstrate consideration for others. We act ethically and with courage. We focus our talent and energy on collective success. We experiment and propose new ideas. This way, we maximize our ability to serve client needs and anticipate market changes. Societe Generale is committed to strengthening bonds with colleagues, communities, and the world in which we live, because relationships are at the heart of how we operate. Please visit our APAC career website: https://www.societegenerale.asia/en/careers/building-your-career-with/ for more information. 

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I):

Our mission: Recruit, develop, advance, and retain a diverse workforce that is united in our efforts to enhance our competitive position and deliver innovative solutions to our clients.

Our vision:

• Engaged workforce that is demographically diverse in a way that reflects the communities in which we operate
• Inclusive culture and workplace that recognizes employees' unique needs and utilizes their diverse talents 
• Engage our community and marketplace, and position the organization to meet the needs of all its clients

Check out our DE&I initiatives: https://www.societegenerale.asia/en/careers/diversity-equity-inclusion-dei/

Societe Generale is committed to offering an inclusive recruitment experience to all candidates.  If you require any reasonable accommodations of assistance during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let our HR staff know.

Department Description

Responsible for accounting, preparing various statements and reports, including regulatory reports, in accordance with the local laws, regulations and the requirements of the Group, elaborating financial budgets and tracking their completion, carrying out various financial control including expenses, and completing the calculation and payment of various taxes and fees.