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Role Description and Purpose
Assist in the production of APAC management reports by ensuring the accuracy and timely maintenance of financial databases and the execution of BAU report production. This role offers valuable exposure to the core financial drivers of the asset management business, ideal for a detailed oriented individual seeking to build a career in the financial services industry.
Key Responsibilities
Management Reporting (BAU & Budget exercise)
1. Data Management & Maintenance
- Execute the daily/monthly update and validation of the regional financial and sales databases (Assets under Management/Distribution, P&L, Run-Rate, etc.).
- Perform regular data reconciliation and quality checks to ensure the integrity of the information used for management reporting.
- Monitor the month-end financial data submission for the region and upload into the management reporting tool the month-end data for designated Joint Ventures(JVs).
2. Report Production & Preparation
- Provide support in the preparation of standardized monthly management reports, dashboards, and presentations for the APAC region.
- Support the financial and sales consolidation process for the APAC region, gathering and validating inputs from local teams.
- Help updating charts, tables, and data points in predefined report templates (PowerPoint, Excel).
3. Budget & Forecast Support
- Provide logistical support during the annual budget and forecasting cycles, including local data collection and consolidation.
Key Internal / External Relationships
- Work closely with the Head of management reporting APAC
- Communicate proactively with local Finance teams across APAC for data collection and validation
- Liaise with Global Finance teams to address their ad hoc data and reporting requests
- Support Business stakeholders across APAC by addressing their queries related to financial data and report
Role Requirements
Essential Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of relevant work experience in a financial or data analyst role, ideally within Asset Management or financial services.
- CPA qualification is a plus
Essential Skills / Competencies
Competencies (Technical / Behavioral / Leadership)
Qualifications & Experience
- High proficiency in Microsoft Excel is mandatory (must be comfortable with VLOOKUP, PivotTables, and complex formulas).
- Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint is required for the efficient production of management report and presentation.
- Good understanding of financial analysis principles and techniques.
- Fluent in English; Proficiency in Mandarin is an advantage.
- Prior exposure to the financial services or asset management industry.
- Basic experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) or VBA is a plus
Personal Competencies & Skills
- Attention to Detail, with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Process-Oriented: Aptitude to reliably follow standardized procedures to ensure consistent output.
- Reliable & Proactive: Able to manage time effectively to meet strict deadlines and flag potential issues early.
- Strong Communication: Possess clear and effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Quick Learner: Ability to rapidly grasp new systems and procedures with minimal supervision.
- Team Player: Positive attitude and willingness to support other Finance team members.
