Compliance Assistant

We're looking for a Compliance Assistant to join our ICS team at MBPS. In this role, you will support the ICS Deputy Head and the ASC Leadership team by coordinating reporting activities, preparing financial statements, and managing bookkeeping tasks. It also involves supporting ICS processes like KYC and EDD, overseeing expenditures and procurement, managing documentation, and conducting onsite branch reviews.

Position Responsibilities: 

• This role involves reporting to the ICS Deputy Head and supporting the Asia Segment Compliance (ASC) Leadership team by coordinating reporting exercises and providing accurate reports to ASC and the Global Compliance Office.
• Prepare financial statements, handle finance invoices and billings, manage bookkeeping tasks for ASC, and ensure accurate journaling of expenses and charges.
• Manage corporate records, monitor expenditures according to internal control procedures, report on budget status, and undertake procurement of goods and services following company rules.
• Provide support for ICS processes, including Know Your Customer (KYC) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) activities.
• Manage the integrity of tracking spreadsheets, conduct follow-ups on outstanding items, assist with quality control processes, and create regular and ad-hoc reports for management.
• Oversee program documentation control, update documents with approved changes, implement version control, provide recommendations for improvements, and conduct onsite reviews of branches as needed.

Required Qualifications: 

• Open for fresh graduates, though preference will be given to candidates with at least one year of relevant work experience in a professional setting.
• A bachelor's degree in any field is required.
• Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail, resourcefulness, and adaptability to changing environments and requirements.
   

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Proficient in MS Office Suite of products including MS Word, Excel and Power Point, etc;Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and comprehension abilities.
• A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is highly desirable.
• Knowledge and experience in administrative; financial accounting and full range of office support work, with a high level of sustained performance.
• Proven experience in finance, bookkeeping, and auditing.

When you join our team: 

• We'll empower you to learn and grow the career you want. 
• We'll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words. 
• As part of our global team, we'll support you in shaping the future you want to see. 

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