Description

Overview of Division/Department

The Finance Control, Reporting and Tax Administration (FCR) section is responsible for:
- Regulatory compliance,
- Financial and management reporting
- Tax compliance, planning and administration

About Us
MIZUHO BANK IS THE BANKING SUBSIDIARY OF MIZUHO FINANCIAL GROUP, WHICH IS HEADQUARTERED IN TOKYO, JAPAN. MIZUHO FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. IS THE 15TH LARGEST BANK IN THE WORLD, AS MEASURED BY TOTAL ASSETS OF APPROXIMATELY US 2 TRILLION. MIZUHO'S 55,000 EMPLOYEES WORLDWIDE OFFER COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL SERVICES TO CLIENTS IN OVER 800 OFFICES THROUGHOUT THE AMERICAS, EMEA, AND ASIA.

MIZUHO BANK SINGAPORE BRANCH HAS AN ESTABLISHED LOCAL PRESENCE WITH OVER 50 YEARS OF HISTORY AND SERVES AS THE REGIONAL HUB FOR THE BANK'S APAC OPERATIONS.

OPERATING WITH A FULL BANK LICENSE, MIZUHO BANK SINGAPORE BRANCH PROVIDES BANKING SERVICES TO OVER 2,000 JAPANESE AND NON JAPANESE CORPORATE CLIENTS, WITH A STAFF STRENGTH OF ABOUT 1,000 EMPLOYEES. WE PROVIDE EXPERTISE IN CORPORATE FINANCE, TRADE FINANCE, CASH MANAGEMENT, FUNDS TRANSFERS, PROJECT FINANCE, AND TREASURY SERVICES TO HELP BUSINESSES DEVELOP AND FIND NEW OPPORTUNITIES. WE ALSO COLLABORATE WITH OUR AFFILIATE COMPANY, MIZUHO SECURITIES, TO PROVIDE INVESTMENT BANKING SOLUTIONS TO OUR CLIENTS.

Job Responsibilities
This role supports the FCR department in both the SEIBI 2.0 project initiatives and the ongoing BAU operations.

Project Support

• Assist in financial data gathering and validation.
• Support impact analysis on financial reporting, accounting treatment and regulatory implications.
• Assist in documenting as-is vs to-be processes.
• Support UAT preparation and reconciliation testing where required.
• Liaise with project stakeholders to gather inputs.

BAU Operations & Controls

• Prepare/ review irregular accounts, back valuation and other operational reports.
• Prepare daily/month-end nostro and other reconciliations. Investigate and resolve reconciliation breaks in a timely manner.
• Support month-end closing activities including balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Prepare year-end schedules and supporting documentation.

Systems & Processes

• Perform GBASE operations as required.
• Automation and enhancement of reporting processes.
• Support embedding project enhancements into BAU.

Others

• Any other duties and/or projects as assigned by the Section Head.

Job Requirements
- Bachelor degree in Accountancy and/or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in MS Excel with strong IT skills will be an added advantage