Finance Operations Specialist (1-year Contract)
WHO WE ARE:
As Singapore’s longest established bank, we have been dedicated to enabling individuals and businesses to achieve their aspirations since 1932. How? By taking the time to truly understand people. From there, we provide support, services, solutions, and career paths that meet their individual needs and desires.
Today, we’re on a journey of transformation. Leveraging technology and creativity to become a future-ready learning organisation. But for all that change, our strategic ambition is consistently clear and bold, which is to be Asia’s leading financial services partner for a sustainable future.
We invite you to build the bank of the future. Innovate the way we deliver financial services. Work in friendly, supportive teams. Build lasting value in your community. Help people grow their assets, business, and investments. Take your learning as far as you can. Or simply enjoy a vibrant, future-ready career.
Your Opportunity Starts Here.
Why Join
As a Finance Operations Specialist at OCBC, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of our financial systems and processes. You'll have the opportunity to work with various stakeholders, identify areas for improvement, and implement changes that drive efficiency and effectiveness.If you enjoy problem-solving and are passionate about process improvement, this role is for you.
How you succeed
To succeed in this role, you'll need to have a deep understanding of financial operations and a keen eye for detail. You'll work closely with various teams to identify and resolve issues, implement process improvements, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.Your analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to communicate effectively will be essential in driving success in this role.
What you do- Assist in month‑end closing and reporting activities, ensuring Trial Balances are closed accurately and on time.
- Perform reconciliation of Balance Sheet accounts within specified timelines, liaising with stakeholders to investigate and resolve outstanding balances.
- Maintain Chart of Accounts segments, ensuring their integrity, accuracy, and proper governance.
- Identify and resolve issues arising in daily BAU activities, recommending and implementing process improvements where appropriate.
- Collaborate with various teams—including Finance, Risk, and Compliance—to ensure seamless and effective operations.
- Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and analytical tools to support financial analysis and informed decision‑making.
- Manage and maintain financial systems and processes, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and operational efficiency.
- Conduct operational risk assessments and ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
- A degree in finance, accounting, or a related field, with at least 2 years of experience in finance operations
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and ability to communicate effectively
- Experience with financial systems and processes, including accounting and reporting
- Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders, including finance, risk, and compliance teams
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
Who you work with
Group Finance is where your acumen will not only help deliver robust financial analysis but also influence business decisions, enable efficiencies and steer growth. The team here go beyond the numbers to add value and inform strategy, evaluate opportunities, uphold integrity and engage with stakeholders on performance and development.Along the way, they enjoy the kind of broad perspective that can take a banking career anywhere.
What we offer:
Competitive base salary. A suite of holistic, flexible benefits to suit every lifestyle. Community initiatives. Industry-leading learning and professional development opportunities. Your wellbeing, growth and aspirations are every bit as cared for as the needs of our customers.