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Finance Analyst
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Finance Analyst

Finance Analyst

WorldQuant develops and deploys systematic financial strategies across a broad range of asset classes and global markets. We seek to produce high-quality predictive signals (alphas) through our proprietary research platform to employ financial strategies focused on exploiting market inefficiencies. Our teams work collaboratively to drive the production of alphas and financial strategies – the foundation of a balanced, global investment platform.

WorldQuant’s success is built on a culture that pairs academic sensibility with accountability for results. Employees are encouraged to think openly about problems, balancing intellectualism and practicality. Excellent ideas come from anyone, anywhere. Employees are encouraged to challenge conventional thinking and possess an attitude of continuous improvement. That’s a key ingredient in remaining a leader in any industry.

Our goal is to hire the best and the brightest. We value intellectual horsepower first and foremost, and people who demonstrate an outstanding talent. There is no roadmap to future success, so we need people who can help us build it. Our collective intelligence will drive us there.

The Role:
Our Finance Team is seeking an Accountant to support our Finance Manager in the following:
  • Review and process expense claims submitted by employees
  • Provide guidance and advice to employee’s claims queries
  • Review daily bank reconciliation and weekly aging accounts payable
  • Assist in answering ad hoc queries from Finance head office
  • Assist in month-end close process, including preparing of ad hoc journals to ensure timely closing
  • Help prepare monthly management reports
  • Work and collaborate with other departments including admin and HR to ensure accurate accounting practices
  • Review monthly payroll, including tax clearance for foreign employees (IR21) and annual tax return (Form IR8A)
  • Review GST submission
  • Handle existing workflows and find opportunities to improve efficiency
  • Assist in the review of financial reports and conduct budget v. actual v. forecasts analyses for office locations across Asia

What You’ll Bring:
  • Degree / Advanced Diploma / Diploma / ACCA / Currently pursuing ACCA from established universities
  • Minimum 2 years of proven experience with a strong foundation in accounting work
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Meticulous, detailed oriented and well-organized
  • Positive working demeanor and strong proficiency – able to adapt to an evolving environment
  • Work experience in a shared services team is an advantage
  • Knowledge in Workday accounting system is a plus
  • The role is based in Singapore. 

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