Manager, Agency and Trustee Services

Kroll is a global leader in risk advisory and financial advisory. With a rich history spanning decades we empower organisations to confidently navigate the complexities of a rapidly evolving business landscape.

Kroll Agency and Trustee Services (KATS) provides independent conflict-free third-party agency and trustee services across the loan and bond markets. We have developed our strong reputation by delivering proactive and bespoke services and currently manage over 900 transactions globally.

Manager Agency and Trustee Services

We are currently hiring for two Manager roles based in Hong Kong each offering a unique opportunity to shape the future of our APAC operations.

1. Operations Manager

2. Finance Manager

Below responsibilities and requirements:

1. Operations Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Co - manage an Operations team of 6 and the associated deal allocations

• Mentor and train the Operations team

• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders in transaction planning execution as well as throughout the transaction life cycle;

• Plan execute and administer various corporate trustee and agency duties including liaising with clients lawyers auditors and other service providers;

• Review and interpret transaction documents and be able to prepare P&I calculations amortisation schedules waterfall calculations etc;

• Manage the relationship with custodians and review and execute client instructions for cash/securities in various markets

• Work closely with other internal stakeholders such as Finance and Compliance

• Assist with ad hoc projects and duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor degree or higher in accounting or finance discipline

• 8 years of experience in accounting banking or corporate finance industry

• Good business sense and commercial acumen

• Strong financial and business analytical skills

• Self-motivated dedicated and outgoing team player collaborative

• Excellent communication skills (written and spoken) in English is essential with Mandarin an advantage

2. Finance Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The day-to-day responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Ensuring all finance and accounting operations comply with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and local laws and regulations and timely accounting of transactions.

• Preparing timely and accurate month-end journal entries expenses accounting and balance sheet reconciliations ensuring that accounting records are accurate.

• Assisting in developing and monitoring accounting function of region to ensure consistency and efficiency

• Assisting to manage general accounting team taking care of legal entities in BVI Hong Kong and Singapore North Asia Australia Malaysia and Vietnam

• Reviewing & approving periodic financial statements & regulatory tax / account reportings for legal entities handled by team members.

• Manage and work with external auditors regarding approach documentation support and processes for the fiscal year-end audits along with ensuring timely and accurate delivery of audit workpapers schedules and data requests (planning interim and final).

• Lead ongoing coordination and communications with external audit firms third parties supporting accounting & tax function for legal entities in respective countries.

• Ensure timely response to global counter parts for queries on accounting and taxation matters.

• Ensure necessary adaptation of accounting systems for all accounting areas in financial statement and provide training as required.

• Continually seeking and implementing opportunities to streamline and improve finance and accounting operations through technology including training staff to better utilize financial and accounting software. Implement relevant local and regional procedures and controls to ensure they are adopted and followed properly.

• Enhance operation efficiency and control effectiveness through simplification automation and standardization of accounting procedures and operation activities.

• Assisting in other duties as assigned to meet organizational requirements

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors degree in accounting and finance.

• CA / CPA or other equivalent professional certification preferred.

• Minimum 8 -10 years related experience with previous work experience in Professional Services Industries

• Minimum 4-6 years of solid accounting auditing & finance experience.

• Experience in financial statement closure and audit close processes.

• Proven ability to analyze financial data draw conclusions from the information and prepare applicable reports.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word; experience with Microsoft D365 ERP and Power-Bi is preferable.

• Strong project management skills and ability to interact with external parties globally.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with confidence and professional manner.

• Strong and demonstrated analytical organizational and problem-solving skills.

• Team players with a collaborative approach.

• Excellent communication skill including written and spoken English and Chinese is must.

About Kroll

Join the global leader in risk and financial advisory solutionsKroll. With a nearly century-long legacy we blend trusted expertise with cutting-edge technology to navigate and redefine industry complexities. As a part of One Team One Kroll youll contribute to a collaborative and empowering environment propelling your career to new heights. Ready to build protect restore and maximize our clients value Your journey begins with Kroll.

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