Job Responsibilities:

• As a Business Analyst, you will be involved in the software development life cycle and agile methodology from project initiation, requirements, application development, implementation, maintenance and post-implementation review phases.
• Mandatory - SQL skillset, experiences in Banking industry and ability to perform detailed data and business analysis and testing.
• Liaise extensively with external, internal clients and vendors;
• Lead design thinking sessions and requirements discussion with customers; conduct requirement analysis to ensure the implementation feasibility of functional specifications. Highlight requirement gaps, disproportional construction efforts, technical challenges and any other issues;
• Successfully translate users’ requirements into use cases, technical solutions;
• Present and communicate functional requirements and use cases to the technical and development teams and ensure system meets functional and system requirements;
• Define system-level application architecture, high-level and detailed design, architectural policies and principles, implementation risks and mitigation measures, etc;
• Engage customers to explain the rationale of architecture’s selection, or other technical issues;
• Prepare documentation, such as requirements and functional specification, design specification, enterprise class structure, data and application management framework, interfacing, infrastructure requirements, data migration approach, etc; work closely with customers to review and sign-off documentation;
• Prepare system training programs and conduct training to the customers;
• Develop test plans, cases and results and trace to requirements to ensure comprehensive test coverage. Measure test results with customers’ required outcome;
• Perform functional and backend testing, review results and logs, resolve test issues and ensure application quality;
• Perform test briefing to the stakeholders and support UAT.
• Trouble-shoot system problems faced by the project team, customers and follow up till resolution;
• Conduct change impact analysis on customers’ requests in a change management lifecycle;
• Work with local and off-shore teams to deliver projects on the technical aspects;
• Prepare solutions and proposal for pre-sales activities;

Experience:

• Degree in Computer Science and Engineering;
• Must have experience working in banking domain.
• Minimum 2 years onwards of relevant experience as a Business Analyst and tester in Java environment.
• Strong analytical skills and possess stamina in following up on issues reported till its resolution;
• Experience in issues/problems and change management processes;
• Ability in analysing system backend logs and performing data mapping and categorisation;
• Able to perform functional and backend testing activities and ensure traceability to requirements;
• Self-motivated with a positive “can-do” attitude, creative with excellent presentation, good writing and communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills including strong persuasive technique and an eye for details;
• Development skillset Java environment, well verse in Jira and SQL is an added advantage;
• Able to work under stringent timeline and exhibit commitment to project completion;
• Strong customer-service orientation and good presentation skills;
• A good team player

ABOUT THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION (NIE)

The National Institute of Education (NIE), Singapore, is Singapore’s national teacher education institute and we are proud to be an integral part of the nation’s education service. We play a key role in the preparation of teachers and in the provision of teacher professional and school leadership development programmes. We are committed to our vision of being An Institute of Distinction: Leading the Future of Education and our mission to Inspire Learning, Transform Teaching and Advance Research. Read more about NIE here.

NIE invites applicants to join the Finance Department as an Executive. This is a 3-year contract position.

Executive (Finance Department) [NIE]

Responsibilities

You will be part of the team which handles payments and other student-related financial matters for the institute. Your responsibilities will include:

• Administering Financial Aid schemes, e.g. PSEA, CPF, Mendaki, Tuition Fee loan, Study loan, scholarships and bursaries.
• Checking that payment transactions (e.g. supplier invoices, student claims) have appropriate certification and approvals before processing payments.
• Handling the financial accounts, preparing GST, audit schedules and financial statements for NIE Student Union.
• Responding timely to enquiries pertaining to student matters.
• Assisting in the design, implementation and review of financial processes, policies and guidelines for continuous improvements, through streamlining and automation.
• Handling ad hoc duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A Polytechnic Diploma in Accountancy or its equivalent.
• 2 or 3 years of working experience in accounting.
• Organized and meticulous in handling numbers and data.
• A team player with a positive working attitude and is willing to learn and adapt.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel pivot tables and formulas.
• Experience in SAP would be an added advantage.
• Able to adhere to timelines.

Closing Date

The closing date of the advertisement is 3 January 2024.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Other Information

NIE staff can take chartered buses at their own expense from or near their homes to NIE campus.  This is subject to the availability of seats.

Key Responsibilities:

· Support CF and FF Finance Heads to execute P&B strategy for SEA, Japan and Korea Regions. Implementing Global Planning and Analysis process and tools in the Region in line with company guidelines.

· Ensure strategic partnership with the Head of Perfumery for SEA, Japan and Korea Regions and his/her Leadership Team. Provide accurate, relevant, timely financial & non-financial analyses to the Business Unit: figures validated by controlling for monthly activities, latest estimates, budget or business cases for investments, business developments or strategic scenarios.

· Ensure the decision-making process is sustained by figures validated by Finance, be it for monthly activities, latest estimates, budget or business cases for investments or strategic scenarios.

· Be the ambassador of financial and controlling culture promoting internal tools, full P&L performance analysis, Working Capital and Business Cases tracking during monthly management reviews and management meetings.

· Support the implementation of a strong local S&OP process & Inventory loss review process with actively participation.

· Be active contributor in the DSM-Firmenich transformation journey including Digital/ERP transformation, enhancing process based on company standards.

· Actively support local finance team in ongoing internal / external audits for all areas related to business.

· Participate in Business projects- e.g. Customer negotiations, Variable pay targets, etc.

We value:

· Strong business and strategic acumen, demonstrating courage and conviction to drive change and to positively challenge and convey opinions at Executive meetings.

· Strategic vision, with strong analytical capabilities, priority setting and decision-making ability

· Team player, hands-on, good communication and ability to adapt to multiple interlocutors. Effective and professional communication and organization skills. Self-motivated, resilient, capacity to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

· Minimum of 8-10 years relevant finance experience as Finance Director, Business Controller, having overseen region or Segment of large revenues, preferable with commercial finance experience.

· Building teams during change. Collaborating and influencing, excellent interpersonal skills

We offer:

· High Challenge and High Reward Environment

· To be a part of dynamic organization where Controlling is recognized as a key business partner

· Work in very close proximity to our business in a global and intercultural environment

· A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome

· A firm belief that working together with our customers is the key to achieving great things

· An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future

· A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset

· A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being.

• Responsible for the full spectrum of accounting function, including financial/management reporting, credit control, financial analysis, etc
• Inventory control and cost accounting
• Timely submission of accurate management accounts
• Implement financial and internal control policies/procedures to ensure compliance with tax laws, statutory requirements, and corporate policies.
• Continuously seeking improvement in accounting system, internal controls and procedures to ensure productivity and effective controls over financial and business risks.
• Supervise, train, motivate, and develop key competencies of accounting personnel.
• Liaise with internal and external auditor and tax agents

Knowledge and Skills:

• Good command of English (spoken and written).
• Good leadership and interpersonal skills, able to deal with all levels of staff to achieve organizational objectives.
• A good team player who is also pro-active, meticulous, and able to work independently

Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree in Accountancy or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years of related working experience
• Good analytical and costing experience
• Knowledge of Navision system would be beneficial