CHRISTOPHER KHOO KEE AUN
Summary
Experienced Bank Settlement Analyst with 10+ years of expertise in professionalism, organization, and meeting tight deadlines with meticulous attention to detail. Proficient in quickly responding to financial queries from management and clients. A hands-on problem-solver who provides technical advice to clients and stakeholders. Possesses a professional accounting qualification with a strong financial background in banking and investments. Prepared to excel in managing financial records, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance. Focused on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, and utilizing accounting software. Recognized for reliability, effective communication, and problem-solving skills.
Professional with significant experience in accounting roles, prepared to excel in managing financial records, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, and using accounting software. Reliable and solutions-oriented, known for effective communication and problem-solving skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
SECURITIES TRADE PROCESSING OFFICER (Bonds/ Structured Products) (Contract Expired)
BANK JULIUS BAER SINGAPORE
03.2018 - 03.2019
- Monitor trade booking, exceptions queues, check daily reports and ensure these are cleared throughout the day and escalated, if necessary
- Perform daily investigation of breaks in the transitory accounts and trade confirmation matching
- Review of timeliness of generation of contract notes to clients
- Close partnership with other departments to ensure smooth and efficient workflow
- Handles pre-matching and settlement for Asia, European and US markets
- Interact with various counterparties/brokers and custodians to ensure timely settlement of trades
- Ensure transactions are correctly instructed, matched and any unsettled or failed trades are followed up/escalated on time
- Close partnership with other departments to ensure smooth and efficient workflow
- Take ownership for front-to-back processes and display initiative to improve process and service quality
- Include additional features in T24 without cost
Analyst, Fixed Income (Contract Expired)
STANDARD CHARTERED BANK SINGAPORE
04.2016 - 05.2017
- Perform end to end processing of Bond product for SG hub which cover markets such as Singapore, Hong Kong and Macau
- Provide support in new initiatives & Projects driven by Project team or Business
- Ability in handling and solving of issues/ problems in an effective and prompt manner
- Engage in staff training for settlement process
- Ensure that all KCS are followed and breaks identified and escalated
- Ensure that all exceptions are reported in accordance to the Escalation policy
- Constant review of DOI to ensure complete and accurate recording of process procedure
- Highlight any suspicious trades in accordance to the Anti-Money Laundering policy
Finance/ Admin Executive (Part Time)
DESIGN WORKZ
07.2014 - 04.2016
- Full set (AP, AR, GL, Bank Reconciliation, Journal entry Petty Cash)
- Create standard operating procedures for Design Works for business continuity program (BCP)
Assistant Manager
STANDARD CHARTERED BANK SINGAPORE
06.2006 - 05.2013
- Supervise and control the day-to-day trade settlement function of securities and FX execution for custody and clearing accounts
- Manage daily operations and client servicing of accounts and ensure the followings: Timely trade settlements Timely response to trade and other client related queries Provision on quality service to client Accuracy of stock holdings between custodians record and SCB records Accuracy of invoicing to clients
- Corporate Action Processing mandatory and voluntary corporate event and proxy voting
- Providing suggestion/solution on client issues, system problems, resources issues etc
- Inward and outward claims
- Response accurately to clients' inquiries on a timely manner stipulated in the SLA
- Adhered to established controls and procedures
- Assist to managed department losses into profit
Senior Fund Accountant
STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY
07.2004 - 05.2006
- Managing workflow of 2 Fund Accountant
- Checking the details, accuracy and completeness of each instruction to custodian
- Coordinating with Fund Reporting and Market Data on timing of valuation
- Monthly reporting on transactions summary to clients
- Participate in a successful transition on system migration
- Create macro program for internal use to achieve work efficiency
- Products handled are Equity, Fixed Income, Fixed Deposit, Foreign Exchange and Unit Trusts
Bank Executive
DBS Bank Singapore
10.1999 - 06.2004
- Supervising the workflow of 3 junior staff
- Authorized instructions sent to custodian
- Monitoring the settlement of each instruction on value date
- Provide technical support to clients on Corporate and Government Bonds and Structured Instruments
- Corporate Action- Interest payment on bonds in Singapore and Euroclear
- Create software program for departmental use
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Ottawa University
01-2004
Association of Chartered Certified Accountant -
ACCA
01-2002
Association of Accounting Technician -
AAT
01-1993
"A" Level -
Han Chiang High School
01-1989
"O" Level -
Sekolah Menengah Ibrahim
01-1987
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
Advanced proficiency in Excel, including data analysis, pivot tables, and complex formula creation to streamline financial reporting and improve data accuracy
Skilled in creating and managing large data sets, performing data validation, and implementing macros to automate repetitive tasks, resulting in significant time savings
Proficient in visualizing data through charts, graphs, and dashboards, aiding in management decision-making with clear and insightful data presentations
Experienced in using conditional formatting, VLOOKUP, and INDEX/MATCH functions to support detailed financial analysis and ensure precise reporting
Microsoft Word
Expertise in creating professional documents with consistent formatting, templates, and styles to maintain brand and document uniformity
Skilled in advanced features such as mail merge, document protection, and track changes to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication with stakeholders
Strong capability in developing comprehensive reports, contracts, and presentations, including the integration of complex tables, charts, and images for effective documentation
Proficient in utilizing Word for document management, including hyperlinking, cross-referencing, and creating automated tables of contents for large documents
Microsoft PowerPoint
Proficient in designing compelling, visually cohesive presentations with advanced formatting and multimedia integration to engage audiences and effectively communicate complex financial insights
Skilled in utilizing slide transitions, animations, and custom layouts to enhance the delivery of information during client and stakeholder meetings
Experienced in creating templates and using design tools, enabling quick and professional development of presentation materials that adhere to corporate standards
Familiar with linking Excel data directly into PowerPoint to present up-to-date financial data dynamically, supporting data-driven decision-making
Accomplishments
- Create standard operating procedures for Design Works for business continuity program (BCP)
- Analyze marketing collateral against sales to achieve maximum benefits
- Assist to managed department losses into profit
Personal Information
Nationality: Malaysian (PR)
Timeline
SECURITIES TRADE PROCESSING OFFICER (Bonds/ Structured Products) (Contract Expired)
BANK JULIUS BAER SINGAPORE
03.2018 - 03.2019
Analyst, Fixed Income (Contract Expired)
STANDARD CHARTERED BANK SINGAPORE
04.2016 - 05.2017
Finance/ Admin Executive (Part Time)
DESIGN WORKZ
07.2014 - 04.2016
Assistant Manager
STANDARD CHARTERED BANK SINGAPORE
06.2006 - 05.2013
Senior Fund Accountant
STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY
07.2004 - 05.2006
Bank Executive
DBS Bank Singapore
10.1999 - 06.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Ottawa University
Association of Chartered Certified Accountant -
ACCA
Association of Accounting Technician -
AAT
"A" Level -
Han Chiang High School
"O" Level -
Sekolah Menengah Ibrahim
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