Job Type: Administrative, Financial and Accounting Manager for the ASEAN and OCEANIA CNRS Offices and the 4 CNRS International Research Laboratories in Singapore

A: Administrative Manager Position

- Responsible for the establishment and execution of procedures and administrative activities incumbent upon the Regional Office. Reporting to the Director of the ASEAN CNRS Office in Singapore, and dotted line to the Financial Service of CNRS HQ in Paris, France.

- The role covers 6 entities: the 2 CNRS Representative Offices based in Singapore for ASEAN and in Australia and the 4 International Research Laboratories (IRL) established by CNRS in Singapore.

- The role includes administrative relations with partners of the entities.

- The role will be performed in two working languages: French and English.

The tasks assigned to the Administrative Manager consist of:

· Human resources management, including:

- Updating the employee’s data under RESEDA (CNRS software for HR) and other necessary tools.

- Coordinating the onboarding of researchers in the 4 IRLs based in Singapore (agreements, formalities, financing, etc.)

- Ensuring the administration of the visits undertaken by the entities (visits, reimbursements, transportation requests, etc.)

- Monitoring and coordinating recruitments (post-doc positions or others) within the framework of the projects (funding from France and others) in which the 4 IRLs are involved.

· Financial and accounting management:

- Serving as the principal entry point for the CNRS headquarters

- enabling the definition of the budget of the 6 entities.

- Processing accounting entries, monitoring and analysing expenses of the 6 entities (using the CNRS financial information system GESLAB).

- Updating laboratory management tools from CNRS (RESEDA, DIALOG).

- Monitoring the budget forecast for the projects of the 4 IRLs.

- Managing the financial items of large-scale research projects, particularly European, International, and French projects (ANR, FUI, etc.) of the 4 IRLs.

- Developing and managing audit requests related to these research projects.

· In the context of monitoring and managing operating credits (available to the 6 entities), the Administrative manager will, under the authority of the IRL director or the relevant office director, carry out the following tasks in the GESLAB finance tool:

- Creating purchase orders and documenting the proof of execution.

- Receiving invoices from suppliers and forwarding them to CNRS HQ for payment.

- Corporate credit cards: establishing and entering purchase orders for expenses justified by the directors of the 6 entities.

- Issuing and monitoring reimbursement to personnel based on supporting documents.

- Creating and monitoring the fixed assets.

- Creating mission orders, submitting duly completed expense statements accompanied by supporting documents provided by the mission participants for settlement to CNRS HQ.

- Monitoring the budget.

- Participating in the completion of year-end closing operations in coordination with CNRS HQ

· The Administrative manager will establish and maintain a manual of procedures applicable to each of the 6 entities (Representative Offices and IRLs), aimed at standardizing administrative and financial tasks and facilitating service continuity in case of absence or leave.

The CNRS (National Center for Scientific Research) is the largest research organization in France, with its primary mission being to conduct fundamental research across all scientific fields. Established in 1939, it is under the auspices of the French Ministry of National Education, Higher Education, and Research. The CNRS employs over 30,000 researchers, engineers, and technicians distributed across laboratories throughout the country. It covers a wide range of disciplines, from natural sciences to humanities and social sciences. The CNRS also engages in numerous international research projects and collaborates with academic institutions and research organizations worldwide, and particularly in Singapore. Its aim is to produce cutting-edge knowledge and promote scientific excellence at both national and international levels.

Requirements:

– Bachelor's or Master's graduate

– Fluent in written and spoken French

– Salary range: SGD5,000 - 7,000 (depending on suitability and experience)

– Workplace Address: CREATE Tower (NUS Campus), 1 Create Way #08-01 Singapore 138602

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal.

Your application will be processes only if you apply via NUS Career Portal.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

AI Singapore (AISG) is a national AI programme launched by the National Research Foundation (NRF) to anchor deep national capabilities in Artificial Intelligence (AI).

The programme office is hosted by the National University of Singapore (NUS) and brings together all Singapore-based research institutions and the vibrant ecosystem of AI start-ups and companies developing AI products to perform use-inspired research, grow the knowledge, create the tools, and develop the talent to power Singapore's AI efforts.

AI Singapore is sourcing for a 6 months’ Temporary Accounting & Admin Assistant to join the Administration Team to assist in administrative tasks assigned by the Head, Finance & Administration. The candidate is expected to handle basic account and admin functions, paperwork relating to finance, general administration, procurement, facilities as well as basic coordination of projects supporting AI Singapore.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Support the Admin team on reconciliation and documentation of financial reports.
2. Responsible for general administrative duties including filing, printing, housekeeping, inventory management, mail collection, maintaining of office supplies and any other ad hoc tasks.
3. Support the various Admin teams on day to day work in a various areas of research finance, procurement, facilities, human resources and project management.
4. Assist the Admin team on events management such as sourcing for catering & logistics.
5. Assist in tracking, raising purchase requests, acceptance of deliveries and distribution of office & pantry supplies.

Qualifications

• Minimum GCE ‘A’ Levels and above
• Meticulous and able to pay attention to details
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly in MS Word & MS Excel
• Possess a can-do attitude and willing to take on new tasks and challenges whenever assigned
• Exhibits professional communication skills both written and spoken
• Able to start work immediately will be a plus

We are seeking a motivated Intern who is ready to apply knowledge of financial terms and principles to an job experience. This is an exciting opportunity for any student pursuing a career in finance.

Scope:

• Monitoring of outstanding accounts receivable balances.

To provide status update on the overdue invoices by documenting details of follow up actions (such as dates and type of actions taken e.g., calls or emails) in the Finance file. Note: This is to be done monthly.

• Administrative support for event settlements.

To liaise with the business team (Client Success/Business Development) to ensure the required documents (e.g., signed contracts/agreements, stixcloud reports, BI reports & etc.) are saved in the respective event folders.

• Able to commit at least 6 months.
• Able to start in April 2024.

Our client, a start-up company located at LaunchPad @ One-North (Ayer Rajah Crescent), is looking for a part-time Administrative Executive to work for 2-3 half-days (2-3 afternoons) per week, of which at least 2 half-days are in the office. Flexible working arrangements is possible. This is a perfect opportunity to experience working in a start-up company. The ideal candidate should have the ability to work independently and be results oriented.

Requirements:

- Attention to detail and accuracy.

- Meticulous and organised.

- Good computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) etc.

- Good communication and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

- Ability to multi task.

- Problem-solving, resourceful and critical thinking skills.

- Can commence work on short notice.

Responsibilities:

- Organize and maintain files and documents (softcopies and hardcopies) in an organized systematic manner for fast and easy retrieval.

- Maintain confidential records.

- Accurately enter and update information.

- Schedule appointments and meetings.

- Assist in the preparation of documents and reports.

- Coordinate travel plans, including booking flights and hotels etc.

- Order office supplies when necessary.

- Provide any other administrative support when needed.

• Recording day to day financial transactions and completing the posting process
• Verifying that transactions are recorded in the correct day book, suppliers ledger, customer ledger and general ledger
• Bringing the books to the trial balance stage

Responsibilities

• Post vendors’ invoice, maintain record of any expense and data entry in system.
• Verify supplier’s invoice received against purchase orders created by Procurement Team
• Liaise with various departments and suppliers to resolve any issues or discrepancy on the suppliers’ invoices.
• Prepare daily bank outflow statement to make sure have sufficient fund for payment deduction.
• Prepare and arrange payments for local supplier on due date.
• Create new vendor code and update detail for non-trade vendor in SAP.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliation and vendors’ statement reconciliation.
• Journalise expenses paid out from American Express corporate card.
• Maintain/update Customer Pricing Master based on instructions from Sales Admin based on duty roster.
• Check customers’ account before releasing the blocked account due to the unpaid outstanding invoices.

Prerequisites

• Able to commence work immediately will be advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years of work experience as an Accounting Assistant.
• Diploma in Accounting, Finance or relevant field.
• Knowledge of basic bookkeeping procedures and familiar with finance regulations.
• Good math skills and the ability to spot numerical errors.
• Hands-on experience with MS Excel and accounting software (e.g. SAP)
• Ability to handle sensitive, confidential information

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In addition to your teaching duties, you will carry out industry or consultancy projects to help you remain relevant in your profession and to evolving changes in industry, and maintain strong linkages with industry and schools. You will also have the opportunity to have industry attachments or experience on a regular basis to update your skills, knowledge and practices of your profession.

[What we are looking for]

You should have relevant work experience in Accountancy or equivalent. You should be able to teach in at least 3 or more of the following areas:

- Accounting
- Costing
- Auditing
- Taxation
- Accounting Software (e.g. ABSS/MYOB, ACCPAC/SAGE 300, XERO)

Knowledge and competency in any of the following areas would be advantageous:

- Business intelligence tools (e.g. Microsoft Power BI)
- Innovative technologies (e.g. Blockchain, Fintech, Robotic Process Automation)
- Entrepreneurship

You would be expected to contribute towards industry projects and student development activities as well.

Those with good and relevant experience can look forward to Senior Lecturer or equivalent positions, with career development opportunities to leadership positions in the Colleges or Headquarters.

Applicants may check their application status at the end of 8 weeks from the closing date of this job posting.

[What you will be working on]

In addition to your teaching duties, you may assist in areas such as: 

• Student Development Activities

• Industry Projects/Events

[What we are looking for]

You should possess the knowledge and competency to teach the above courses area.

Successful applicants may be appointed on a 2 year contract.

Applicants may check their application status at the end of 8 weeks from the closing date of this job posting.

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A key member of the Singapore Finance and Accounting team and reports to the Accountant. This position is to support the finance department in carrying out the responsibilities of handling daily operational accounting, month close and statutory/other audit. Will have opportunities to interact directly with various stakeholders in Singapore finance, commercial and business partners.

• Perform day-to-day operational matters – Accounts Payable and General Ledger adjustments
• Active management of accounts payable (3rd party and Intercompany) coordination with external consultant for reconciliation
• Support in bank reconciliation, cashflow report and cash application of bank related transactions
• Perform payment cycle and preparation of payment runs
• Support Accountant in Month End Close activities, Balance Sheet Reconciliations in compliance with SOX regulations
• Support Accountant in audit schedule preparations for internal and external audits in compliance with US GAAP, Local GAAP and SOX
• Support inventory stock takes at year end for locations in the office and third-party warehouse, its reconciliations and reporting
• Any ad-hoc and other duties as assigned by the management

To be successful in this position, you will posses:

• At least Diploma in Accountancy or equivalent with basic understanding of accounting principles and local accounting practices.
• 1-2 Yrs of work experience will be an added advantage
• A good team player with positive attitude
• Meticulous with an eye for details
• Possess initiative and have a strong sense of responsibility
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel & other Microsoft Office Applications
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills
• SAP knowledge (Good to have)

• Creating and processing invoices
• Cross-checking invoices with payments and expenses to ensure accuracy
• Managing a company’s accounts payable and receivable
• Sending bills and invoices to clients
• Tracking organization expenses
• Processing refunds
• Working with collection agencies on overdue payments
• Communicating with clients regarding billing and payments

• Delegating accounting responsibilities or projects to a company’s accounting employees
• Recruiting, educating, and inspiring accounting employees
• Establishing a company’s financial and accounting procedures after consulting with financial heads
• Assessing, creating, and enhancing departmental controls, systems, and practices to improve accuracy and productivity
• Ensuring proper and timely completion of month-end and year-end reports
• Checking financial statements for compliance with corporate and country laws and requirements
• Providing the company’s external auditors with accounting and financial reports and data
• Verifying that a company’s financial operations adhere to GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)
• Preparing and submitting corporate tax reports to the country’s revenue authorities
• Examining financial accounts to look for any fraud or mistakes
• Keeping thorough and accurate financial records
• Taking part in reconciliations and audits as necessary
• Helping other departments with goal setting, strategy creation, and decision making
• Keeping abreast of recent financial industry trends and developments

Job description

I. Financial Accounting:

- Accounts Payable Management

- Purchase Invoice accounting

- Payment to supplier

- Custodian of Cash and Bank Payments and Bank Reconciliation

- Customer Accounts review and receipt of Payment and Reconciliation

- Audit Schedules and General Ledger Review

- Assist Audit process and preparation of Reports etc.

II. Reporting:

- Track & analyse business and operation performance on a regular basis to guide business decision making

- Collaborate with stakeholders and identify opportunities to drive business growth, efficiency, process improvements, and cost savings

- Monthly business performance reporting

- Prepare analysis on an ad hoc basis as required.

Requirement:

- Degree in Accountancy, Finance or ACCA

- Minimum 3 to 5 years accounting experience in financial accounting/reporting

- Able to work under pressure and meet accounting deadlines

- Analytical and meticulous for details

- High integrity and able to work independently

- A team player who is self-motivated

- Good leadership, communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Supervise the day-to-day operation of the Finance Department
• Assist in cash flow management
• Handle full set of accounts
• Review AP, AL entries
• Review and approve the AP payments and staff reimbursements
• Prepare timely monthly management reports
• Review quarterly GST filing preparation and file GST
• Prepare tax schedules for certain GL accounts
• Prepare audit schedules for certain balance sheet accounts
• Liaison with external auditor on annual audit
• Liaison with insurance agent for annual insurance
• Prepare Financial statements
• Assist in General Office Administration and Provide support to HR and Admin Department
• Payroll administration (include monthly submission of CPF, SDL, funds) , tax clearance IR21 , IR8A
• Administer staff benefits and welfare
• Hiring and Recruitment (when necessary)
• Familiar with WPOL, EPOL submission

Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Related field with relevant work experience
• 3 to 4 years of working experience in related field
• Meticulous and Good Positive Attitude
• Analytical skill
• Fluency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Detail-oriented and analytical
• Team-player
• Good communications skills

● To take ownership of the finance aspects of the Group and its 4 subsidiary business units, all

whilst working closely and assisting the key stakeholders with making decision and

implementation of such matters

● Responsible for end-to-end accounting process such as preparation of account schedules,

month-end/year-end financial closing of the all entities in accordance with group accounting

policies, and ensured accuracy & completeness of financial reporting

● In charge of monthly and annual consolidation for sub-group/ultimate group level financials

● Prepare and distributed monthly management reports

● Lead & coordinated the year-end statutory audit

● Liaise with external/internal auditors and tax agents

● Responsible for tax compliance matters for the local entities to ensure accurate and timely

submission e.g. corporate income tax, quarterly GST reporting etc

● Review the internal controls over financial reporting from time to time for weaknesses and/or

deficiencies, and proposed remediation where necessary

● Provide guidance to Assistant & Senior Accountants in various aspects such as technical

accounting, reporting format and presentation etc

● Assist in risk & treasury functions

● Work on continuous improvement projects

● Support and manage the budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning process for the

business

Tasks and Responsibilities

· To handle day to day Full Set of Accounts function

· Prepare & submission of quarterly GST filing

· Prepare annual Corporate Tax ECI and Form C filing

· Prepare annual Unaudited Financial Statement

· Cashflow & Budget control

· Handle Petty Cash and claims

· Perform monthly reconciliation and management reports

· Monitor and process payments to suppliers/vendors

· Full spectrum of HR duties including but not limited to – Monthly payroll preparation, CPF Submission, Annual IR8A submission, leave management

· Maintenance of SAP data

· Oversee daily operations

· Review and approve of purchase request

· Manage inventory control

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We are looking for a Senior Accountant, Corporate Accounting SEA&I (Southeast Asia and India) who will be part of the SEA&I Record-to-Report team to ensure complete, accurate and timely financial reporting and maintain an effective internal control environment.

WHAT WILL YOU WORK ON?

You will ensure timely and accurate month-end closing across SEA&I territory and will drive continuous improvements in the efficiency and effectiveness of the team’s accounting and financial reporting processes. This will also involve working closely with our Managed Service Provider for accounting transactions.

You will develop high profile, influential and collaborative relationships across teams, functions, and layers of the business. In addition, you may engage with internal Country Controlling teams, Finance, Legal, Tax and other cross functional teams to analyse process impact, to drive necessary changes in supporting business initiatives and efficiencies.

You will also be part of the team managing local statutory filings and audits and collaborate with internal and external auditors and tax advisors on tax related work such as corporate income tax, consumption (indirect) tax, transfer pricing related matters and local tax audits.

WHO WILL YOU WORK WITH?

This role directly reports to Manager – Corporate Accounting, SEA&I. In addition to working closely with the SEA&I Finance team, you will also work closely with our broader Nike SEA&I team. Effective and timely communication between Nike SEA&I, APLA Geography teams and business partners are a critical piece to this role, and this will give you a great opportunity to learn our end to end business process with broader business key stakeholders. You will also interact with various service providers who we partner with in driving various initiatives or audits.

WHAT YOU BRING TO NIKE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting required, preferably with CPA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Minimum 4 years of progressive experience with public accounting firms and/or multi-national companies desired
• Knowledge of US GAAP, local GAAP and SOX required and experience with SAP is preferred
• Experience working with or in a Managed Service Provider environment would be highly preferred, as will process mapping, centralisation or standardisation experiences
• Ability to translate business requirements into operationalisation with considerations for financial risks and controls across end-to-end processes.
• Demonstrate good communication and influencing skills on complex accounting requirements.
• Proven track record of working independently, leading and prioritising against multiple priorities, while delivering results with high quality.

LEAD, ACCOUNTING OPERATIONS, TRADING COMPANY

SINGAPORE & TC FINANCE, OPERATIONS ACCOUNTING

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

As the Lead, Accounting Operations for NIKE Trading Company B.V. Singapore Branch and NIKE Global Trading B.V. Singapore Branch (collectively known as “Trading Company”), you will be responsible for operations accounting activities in the global buy sell operations, primarily in the areas of inventory and intercompany space. You will also be expected to support project initiatives, drive process improvements and documentation across the operations accounting function.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

Business Insights/Decision Support/Communication

• Manage end-to-end supply chain accounting flow across Nike trading entities, this includes responsive exception management to ensure reporting accuracy and control compliance
• Partner with Global and/or Country Controlling and cross-functional teams including Tax, Customs, Supply Chain Operation teams to stand up new/changes in processes in support of product flow flexibility
• Partner with Supply Chain Operations and/or Capability Teams in ensuring system data integrity for new/change process resolution to uphold control rigors.
• Responsible for SAP system validation on operations accounting related activities in support of business initiatives. Define relevant test scenarios and validate results within the set timeline. Provide inputs for informed decisions on user acceptance.

Business Process Excellence

• Drive end-to-end process simplification and improvements, leveraging on automation covering Intercompany and Inventory activities and reporting
• Responsible for building/maintaining relevant desk-top procedures in accordance with the established controls and policies.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

You will engage and partner with a diverse group of stakeholders in Trading Company as well as across the globe, both financially and non-financially trained.

WHAT YOU BRING

• At least 6 years of relevant accounting experiences, in large MNCs with Supply Chain Operations Accounting covering Inventory and Intercompany processes, controls and legal entity reporting
• Bachelor degree in Accountancy, preferably with a Chartered Accountant or equivalent professional qualification.
• Good Knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS and SOX is necessary. Demonstrate good operational insights to ensure reporting compliance for Inventory, Intercompany Cross-charges.
• Hands-on experiences with SAP S4/HANA.
• Demonstrated SAP S4/HANA implementation experiences that cut across go-live readiness, implementation, stabilization, and transition to operations.
• Demonstrate good communication and influencing skills on complex accounting requirements.
• Ability to translate business requirements into operationalization with considerations for financial risks and controls across end-to-end processes.
• Ability to collaborate and partner effectively with multi-cultural business partners and cross-functional teams.
• Good documentation skills with proficiency in Powerpoint and Visio.
• Experience with enabling tool solutions eg Blackline, Alteryx would be an added advantage
• Proven track record of working independently, leading and prioritizing against multiple priorities, while delivering results with high quality.
• Ability to exercise a high degree of integrity and confidentiality.

LEAD, ACCOUNTING OPERATIONS, TRADING COMPANY
SINGAPORE & TC FINANCE, OPERATIONS ACCOUNTING

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced SAP S4/HANA Implementation accounting lead to join our team. This is an instrumental role in supporting the multi-year global system implementation from the supply chain operations accounting lens in the different gates of implementation, i.e. go-live readiness, implementation and through the stabilization and operation transition.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

SAP S4/Hana implementation that cut across go-live readiness, implementation, stabilization and transition to operations team:

• Process mapping: Create comprehensive process maps for both standard processes (happy path) and exception resolutions, including control mechanisms.
• Finance Reports Design: Design and develop reports to support finance month-end reporting and analysis and ensure compliance with established controls.
• Test Scenario Design: Develop and execute test scenarios to validate the functionality and integrity of the SAP system.
• Research and Escalation: Research, document, and escalate exception transactions and reports to ensure timely resolution.
• Training: Develop training materials and documentation to support operations accounting end-users in understanding and utilizing the SAP system; Create desktop procedures(DTP) as necessary
• Participate in cut-over and implementation planning, providing insights and expertise to ensure successful execution
• Stabilization: Monitor the SAP system during stabilization period, report issues timely, and follow up with relevant tech team for resolutions

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

You will engage and partner with a diverse group of stakeholders in Trading Company as well as the globe project team, both financially and non-financially trained.

WHAT YOU BRING

• A strong accounting subject matter expert with at least 6 years of inventory and intercompany experiences with end-to-end supply chain
• Bachelor degree in Accountancy, preferably with a Chartered Accountant or equivalent professional qualification.
• Good Knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS and SOX is necessary. Demonstrate good operational insights to ensure reporting compliance for Inventory, Intercompany Cross-charges.
• Related operational accounting experiences in an MNC, preferably with global trading or manufacturing business mode
• Hands-on experiences with SAP S4/HANA
• Demonstrated SAP S4/HANA implementation experiences that cut across go-live readiness, implementation, stabilization and transition to operations
• Demonstrate good communication and influencing skills
• Good documentation skills with proficiency in PowerPoint and Visio.
• Experience with enabling tool solutions eg Blackline, Alteryx would be an added advantage
• Proven track record of working independently, leading and prioritizing against multiple priorities, while delivering high-quality results.
• Ability to exercise a high degree of integrity and confidentiality.

Job Description

Technical Accounting Oversight:

• Provide expert guidance on complex technical accounting issues and ensure compliance with US GAAP and IFRS.
• Stay abreast of evolving accounting standards, assess their impact on the company, and implement necessary changes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address accounting-related matters arising from business transactions.

Team Leadership:

• Lead and mentor a team of technical accounting professionals, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
• Provide strategic direction and oversight to ensure the team's effectiveness in handling technical accounting challenges.

Financial Reporting:

• Oversee the preparation and review of financial statements in accordance with US GAAP and IFRS.
• Collaborate with the Finance team to enhance the accuracy and completeness of financial disclosures.

Policy Development:

• Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures that align with US GAAP and IFRS requirements.
• Ensure consistent application of accounting policies across the organization.

Audit Support:

• Act as a key liaison with external auditors for technical accounting queries.
• Assist in responses for any regulatory queries such as those from SEC.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate with other departments, including Finance, Legal, and Operations, to address accounting implications of business initiatives.
• Provide technical accounting expertise to support decision-making processes.

Training and Development:

• Conduct training sessions for finance and other relevant teams to enhance understanding of technical accounting principles.
• Stay informed about emerging accounting issues and communicate their potential impact to the organization.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA designation preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of significant experience in technical accounting roles, with a strong focus on US GAAP and IFRS.
• Prior experience in a leadership or team management is essential.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and integrity.

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT, ACCOUNTING OPERATIONS TRADING COMPANY
SINGAPORE & TC FINANCE, OPERATIONS ACCOUNTING

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

As the Senior Accountant, Accounting Operations Trading Company for Nike Trading Company B.V. and Nike Global Trading B.V. in Singapore (“Nike Trading Company”), you will be responsible for managing the global Inventory and intercompany accounting activities for the buy/sell operations of the Nike Trading Company.

We are looking for a candidate with strong SAP skills in the MM/FI modules and accounting operations experience, preferably in the areas of Inventory and Intercompany. The individual is also expected to communicate complex concepts as well as work collaboratively, independently and partner cross functionally with multi-cultural stakeholders, both financially and non-financially trained.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

If this is you, you’ll be responsible for E2E inventory/global intercompany accounting processes accounting process for buy/sell operations for legal entity reporting in SAP R/3 and S4 including: timely execution of month-end closing activities which includes inventory adjustments, cutoff entries, inventory aging review, purchase price variance analysis, various intercompany chargeback entries, month-end reporting and variance analysis. Where there are exceptions, investigate, communicate and follow up effectively with the relevant parties and close off with proper documentation.

You will also be managing quarterly inventory count and reconciliation activities as well as year end confirmation and support internal and external audits in the relevant scope. Furthermore, you will also ensure compliance with NIKE’s Corporate policies, SOX controls, and statutory/tax filing requirements.

You will also be required to partner with various stakeholders including Global and Geography/Country Controlling, Supply Chain, Tax, Global Treasury to support business requirements, research on exceptions to identify root causes, and drive process improvements. Additionally, you will maintain the integrity of financial statements and compliance with US GAAP and statutory reporting requirements through enabling process improvements and documentation of processes and SOP to meet internal control and reporting requirements. You will also be driving automation, standardization and simplification in processes to continuously improve end to end processes and maintaining strong internal controls governance.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

You will engage and partner with a diverse group of stakeholders in Trading Company as well as across the globe, both financially and non-financially trained.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent professional qualification, preferably with CPA or equivalent professional qualification
• Knowledge of US GAAP, local GAAP and SOX required
• Min. 4 years of accounting experiences, with at least 3 years of hands-on inventory experiences in SAP FI/CO and MM modules.
• Hands-on experiences with SAP S4/HANA.
• Demonstrated SAP S4/HANA implementation experiences that cut across go-live readiness, implementation, stabilization, and transition to operations.
• Ability to translate business requirements into operationalization with considerations for financial risks and controls across end-to-end processes.
• Related experience gained with MNCs in consumer products or manufacturing is highly preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, Word, and Outlook with ability to deploy them effectively for analysis reporting, presentation and process-flow improvement
• Good documentation skills with proficiency in Powerpoint and Visio.
• Advanced Excel, Robotic process automation (RPA) and Alteryx knowledge will be added advantage.
• Ability to work collaboratively and partner cross functionally with multi-cultural stakeholders
• Strong communication skills with ability to bring across complex concepts succinctly to broad and diverse stakeholders
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with great amount of ambiguity and embrace changes for team success

Who We Are

At Inchcape Singapore, we operate a multi-brand vertically integrated business model, distributing and retailing world leading marques. We pride ourselves on the amazing team, products and services that we have built and represent. The driver behind our growth and reliable brand is OUR PEOPLE.

Job Responsibilities

Accounts Payable

• Manage and monitor the work performed by GBS, ensure accuracy and completeness in accordance with accounting principles and all relevant regulations, laws and standards, smooth month end/year end closing and no material adjustment raised by auditor. This includes review the transaction, journal, accounts reclassification, accrual etc.
• Monitor the creditor aging report closely and ensure no overpaid & overdue invoice which will jeopardize company reputation.
• Manage escalation point on Open PO, GRIR and resolve the long outstanding.
• Review the hedging request submitted by GBS and ensure we have sufficient coverage and reduce the currency risk exposure.
• Key contact to resolve any invoice or payment discrepancy issue with GBS, external party(vendor), business operation.
• Key person to deal with any audit issue related to Accounts Payable function include external audit, any regulatory bodies or internal audit team.
• Treasury support for cashflow forecast, change of bank authorisers, banker guarantee application etc

Accounts Receivable

• Manage and monitor the work performed by GBS, ensure accuracy and completeness in accordance with accounting principles and all relevant regulations, laws and standards, smooth month end/year end closing and no material adjustment raised by auditor. This includes review the transaction, journal, receipt allocation/application, debtor provision, till control recon etc.
• Monitor the debtor aging report closely, minimise the overdue debtor.
• Review balance sheet schedules relating to accounts receivable functions include bank reconciliation and follow up the aged item with GBS and business operation.
• Key contact to resolve any invoice or collection discrepancy issue with GBS, external party(customer), business operation.
• Key person to deal with any audit issue related to Accounts Receivable function include external audit, any regulatory bodies or internal audit team.

Others

• Provide technical expertise and advice on accounting related matters to GBS, business operation.
• Lead and drive SAP ERP system implementation / new business development and recommend improvements to workflow and processes.
• Other ad-hoc duties as required and/or assigned.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting. CPA is a plus.
• Strong technical accounting background and with supervsiory experience.
• At least five years relevant experience is required. Past experience in a shared service environment is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, i.e. Microsoft Excel, Power point and Word especially good command of advance Microsoft Excel formulas and functions.
• A hands-on leader with demonstrated skill in leading, building and nurturing finance teams to support business strategies and goals.
• Strong organisational, problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to interact effectively with all levels within the organization.
• Good time management to meet deadline and able to multitask in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• High level of motivation, enthusiastic and proactive.
• Ability to identify process improvement opportunities and make it happen.

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining daily financial records and ledgers.
• Collaborate with external accounting vendors to manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for the hedge fund manager and its potentially affiliated single-family office.
• Work with external compliance and accounting vendors to prepare periodic MAS reporting.
• Coordinate with various parties and assist in the annual audit process.
• Handle GST and other tax filings.
• Address internal management requests for customized financial reporting.
• Potentially assist with tax calculation and analysis for multiple tax jurisdictions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree or above in related areas.
• Preferably 1-3 years of relevant experience in public accounting.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Mandarin.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as a team player.
• Professional work ethics and high integrity.
• Experience in QuickBooks is a plus.

I regret to share that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

www.dadaconsultants.com

EA Registration Number: R21100604

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Business Registration Number: 201735941W.

Role: The Accounts Clerk is an entry level role, that will be responsible for assisting with day-to-day accounting & finance function within the company, reporting to the company Accountant.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily accounting & finance duties including receivables and payables processes, general ledger, tax and bank reconciliation, etc.;
• Vetting of receivables and payables to ensure accuracy in financial reporting;
• Prepare monthly financial and management reports;
• Consolidate accounts and ensure compliance with accounting standards;
• Support audit and tax queries;
• Manage timely closing process and reconciliations;
• Support the operational and sales teams from an accounting and finance perspective.

Requirements

• Diploma in Accounting & Finance or equivalent;
• Strong understanding of accounting principles;
• Strong knowledge and competenty in Microsoft Suite, in particular Excel;
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment;
• Ability to work independently with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency;
• Hands-on experience in ERP systems such as Oracle would be an advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare group consolidation and perform financial analytical review
• Coordinate with subsidiaries’ finance leads to ensure timely and accurate
  financial reporting pack
• Prepare monthly Group management reporting pack & presentation deck
• Ensure monthly intercompany balances are reconciled by subsidiaries finance leads
• Oversees the month-end closing of holding company and several investment subsidiaries
• Prepare Group budgeting and forecasting
• Prepare board decks, SGX announcements and Annual report
• Prepare group financial statements & notes to the accounts
• Assist in Board Meeting and AGM/EGM coordination
• Liaise with external auditors, corporate secretarial agents, sponsors, and
  share registrar
• Any other ad-hoc financial duties assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Accountancy
• Minimum 3 years of relevant working experience, financial consolidation
  experience will be preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational, prioritization, and multitasking
  skills
• A team player with a positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills
• Only Singaporean may apply