Hawksford – Thinking Beyond Tomorrow

With nearly 500 professionals across 15 locations, our clients are at the centre of everything we do.

We are committed to making every interaction meaningful and productive, and this is the case for all our institutional, entrepreneurial, and high-net-worth clients across the globe. We have helped families to take care of their wealth, entrepreneurs to succeed, multinational companies to operate and transact, and funds to maximise their returns.

Read our Customer Stories to learn more about our commitment and solutions that are tailored specifically to our clients.

Singapore is a magnet for entrepreneurs, high-net-worth families and businesses seeking to make the most of all that Asia has to offer. It is widely recognised as a leading global financial centre and having a pro-business environment.

Hawksford Singapore is one of the leading trust and corporate service providers in the country and have helped more than 1,000 businesses successfully incorporate in the city-state. As this market evolves, we encourage people of all skill levels to work with us, both for clients and candidates.

Apply today to discover how you can make a meaningful impact with Hawksford Singapore!

Principal Accountabilities:

• Handle and maintain accurate records of trust account balances and activity supported by relevant documentation
• Monitor trust account transactions and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
• Prepare and file trust account tax returns
• Provide regular financial statements and reports to clients
• Resolve any issues or discrepancies related to trust account activity
• Assist with client trust account setup and maintenance
• Manage full set of trust and its underlying companies’ accounts and prepare financial statements
• Provide accounting support to the trust manager on distributions, payments from and receipts into trusts and/or underlying companies
• Adhere to Company core values and expected behaviours

Skills Required

• Degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• At least 3 years of experience in trust accounting or related industry
• Working knowledge of trust accounting principles and regulations
• Experience with trust accounting software and financial reporting tools
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and trust with clients
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and deadlines

Attitude Required

• Meticulous and discreet in handling confidential information
• Fluent in both written and spoken English and Mandarin
• Able to articulate well
• Able to work well with both internal and external stakeholders
• Attention to detail is essential
• Able to adhere to tight deadlines
• Familiar with current trend of IT applications

If you see a job description but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the qualifications, we’re always eager to hire talented, passionate candidates – so give it a try and apply.

At Hawksford, we’re committed to providing personal and professional growth opportunities that support our people. As our business grows, we ensure you do too.

We have a vibrant and forward-thinking culture, with tailored personal and professional development opportunities that will help you flourish in your career.

Not only do we aim to help you succeed in your current role and prepare you for whatever your next step is, we make sure to celebrate your successes along the way.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Assist monthly/quarterly full set of accounts
• Assist in preparation of quarterly forecast
• Preparation of GST submission to IRAS
• Preparation of audit schedules
• Preparation of creditor statement reconciliation
• Other Finance and Accounting activities as assigned

Qualification and Experience

• Degree in Accountancy or equivalent with 3-4 years experiences in Accounting
• Able to handle full set of accounts
• Proficient with MS Office especially Excel such as Xlookup, Pivot Table
• Hands-on experience with accounting software
• Knowledge of Globe 3 software will be advantageous
• Meticulous, possess good interpersonal skills and a team player

Interested candidate please click "APPLY" to begin your job search journey and submit your CV directly through the official PERSOLKELLY job application platform - GO Mobile.

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Job description: Immigration Manager, Personal Tax & GMS Consulting

The suitable candidate will be:

• Liaising with clients and assisting with the applications of the relevant Singapore work and dependant’s passes
• Providing application overview, collating clients’ documents / information and addressing clients’ queries
• Managing full spectrum of case process from initiation to advising on issuance of passes
• Preparing immigration advice for clients
• Preparing notifications on changes in the relevant authorities’ (e.g. Ministry of Manpower) requirements and rules for clients
• Assisting with the preparation and submission of Singapore Permanent Resident applications
• Managing systems / databases for application tracking and record-keeping purposes
• Providing innovative suggestions to continually improve process efficiencies and quality client service

The ideal candidate should:

• Possess a University degree or equivalent in any field of study.
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong attention to detail with organisational and analytical skills.
• Personable with good communication skills and passionate about client service.
• Proficient in Microsoft office and technology savvy.
• Be a strong team player

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by KPMG Talent Acquisition team, personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.

At KPMG in Singapore we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients and communities. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, gender identity or expression, colour, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or other non-merit factors. We celebrate the different talents that our people bring and support every staff member in their journey to achieve personal and professional growth. One of the ways we do this is through Take Charge: Flexi-work, our flexible working framework which enables agile and innovative teams to help deliver our business goals.