Our company

• Warmth and friendly family-oriented SME company culture
• We are a group of self-motivated teamplayers
• We work hard and play hard

Job Description

• Day-to-day finance and accounting matters
• Monthly and yearly bank reconciliation
• Management reporting
• Generating statement of accounts and following up with clients
• Keying of receipts and generating payment vouchers
• Liaising with external stakeholders on accounting matters
• Accounting data entry matters
• Managerial duties
• Other accounting duties as assigned by director

Requirements

• Strong organizational, prioritisation and time management skills.
• Positive attitude and client-centric service oriented.
• Seeking growth and looking to learn in this role.
• Meticulous with ability to handle highly confidential issues as well as communicate effectively with clients and colleagues.

Job Description:

Prepare and review financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.

Conduct financial analysis, interpret data, and provide insights to support decision-making.

Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

Develop and manage the annual budgeting process for the construction projects and the overall company.

Collaborate with project managers and department heads to establish project budgets and track actual costs against budgeted amounts.

Monitor project budgets, identify variances, and provide recommendations for cost control.

Create financial forecasts and projections to support strategic planning and resource allocation.

Oversee job cost accounting processes, including tracking project costs, labor, materials, and overhead expenses.

Ensure compliance with relevant accounting principles, regulations, and contractual requirements specific to the construction industry.

Prepare for and coordinate internal and external audits, responding to audit inquiries and implementing audit recommendations.

Maintain proper documentation and records of financial transactions and contracts.

Job Requirements:

A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field

Professional certification such as CPA or ACCA is preferred

Have at least 5 years’ working experience in a similar role

Strong knowledge of financial principles, accounting standards, and financial analysis.

Familiarity with construction accounting practices, including revenue recognition, cost tracking, and contract management.

Understanding of project-based accounting and the ability to handle job cost analysis, work in progress (WIP), and project billing.

Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with various stakeholders, including project managers, executives, and external parties.

Familiarity with accounting software and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards, such as tax regulations and construction contract requirements.

• Support the CEO & CFO to set up a financial reporting system and budgets and processes needed by the company.
• Oversees the financial management and reporting activities of the company, and help CEO & CFO in budget planning, and support executive management team in offering insights and financial advices that will allow them to make the best business decisions for the company.
• Close monitoring of sales and expenses tracking to ensure healthy cashflow.
• Manage legal and corporate governance and general financial management of the company.
• Liaise with external auditors and tax agents
• Familiar with India tax laws and corporate governance will be added plus

The AI/Chatbot Executive will be responsible for leading the development, implementation, and optimization of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and chatbot solutions within Contact Centre.

The incumbent will be required to collaborate with stakeholders and cross-functions to leverage AI/Chatbot capabilities to enhance customer experiences, streamline operations and uplift productivity.

The role requires understanding of AI/Chatbot technologies and development, to exercise initiative and be able to handle projects and challenging situations.

Job Responsibilities

• AI/Chatbot Development / TrainingIdentify opportunities to leverage AI and chatbot to improve customer engagement and operational efficiency
  Work on functional design, process design (including scenario design, flow mapping),
  Train the bot by reviewing responses and feedback provided by customers to improve its understanding and responses
  Review the workflows and responses in the Bot to enhance user experience and meet evolving business needs
  
• AI/Chatbot ImplementationLead the selection, implementation, and integration of AI technologies and chatbot platforms
  Oversee the development and deployment of AI-powered solutions, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance
  
• CollaborationCollaborate with cross-functional teams (Vendor, IT, Stakeholders) to identify optimal solutions, including strategy and planning of Bot development
  
• User Experience Enhancement and TestingReview customer interaction experience/feedback with Bot to understand Bot’s behavior and performance
  Recommend and make changes to responses and train the Bot for optimal response based on customers’ feedback
  Responsible for preparing UX mock-up and conversation flow, UAT test plan and documentation of the flow.
  
• DocumentationEnsure data is properly documented and verify data to create a baseline performance for the bot workflow.
  Execute on the communication of new features by documenting bot capabilities, including best practices and recommendations for optimal performance
  
• Analytics and ReportingReview customer feedback on bot behavior, understand how to accurately translate customer queries and requests into actionable outcomes.
  Perform data analytics to review and/or initiate new features implementations to improve operational efficiency
  Provide report and dashboard updates on bot & live chat performance
  
• Apply Income Competencies to all tasks undertakenChallenge status quo and take risk
  Commit to maximize the result by taking ownership and hold one another accountable
  Communicate by speaking up and be open to honest feedback
  Collaborate and support each other to win
  Create action plan with clear targets/outcomes and execute with discipline
  Cultivate positive customer relationships through quality service
  

Qualifications:

• Polytechnic / Higher NITEC / Degree
• Min. 1 year working experience in AI/Chatbot development
• Knowledge in Python language and Machine Learning & Data Analytics tools such as Pandas or PowerBI will be advantageous.
• Strong in Microsoft Office (Advanced Excel, Powerpoint, Word, Outlook)
• Experience managing multiple projects to a deadline
• Excellent time management and organization skills
• Strong attention to detail and customer service fundamentals
• A proactive attitude to problem solving and delivering of end results
• Passion for technology and creating a great customer experience
• Ability to work efficiently in high demand, team oriented and fast-paced environment with excellent mulit-tasking skills.
• Good analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skill.
• Strong inter-personal and written communication.
• Interest in building processes, structure, and documentation.

About Us

Green Link Digital Bank is Singapore's inaugural wholesale digital bank focusing on supply chain finance, mainly serving MSMEs and aiming to help MSMEs grow and improve digitization.

Responsibilities

• Acquire and grow a portfolio of new to bank MSME customers to introduce the bank’s facilities, including cold-calling potential clients and gathering referrals.
• Identify and establish working partnerships with industry players and service providers to provide loans.
• Deepen the wallet share of existing bank customers by cross-selling other bank products.
• Assess creditworthiness and risk, prepare regular and timely credit proposals, credit memos, and credit reviews for new loan applications while ensuring strict compliance to laws and regulations.
• Proactively manage, supervise, and monitor portfolio of client accounts to minimise non-performing loans and delinquency.
• Ensure and maintain a high standard of AML/KYC/CDD risk assessments for client profiles.
• Understand customer needs and requirements and collaborate with internal stakeholders to provide constructive feedback to improve and propose new bank products.
• Actively participate in ad hoc projects such as developing new products, technical enhancements, alternative data lending, industry landscaping, etc.

Requirements

• Relevant Bachelor’s Degree in a reputable institution.
• At least 7 years of relevant experience in Wholesale/Commercial/Enterprise Banking or in Non-Bank FIs/Fintech lenders serving wholesale customers.
• Demonstrated records of overachieving sales target whilst balanced with risk awareness and management.
• Experience in AML, KYC, CDD, creating credit proposals, credit memo writing, and credit structuring.
• Comfortable in cold calling potential clients.
• Good understanding of MSME loan, trade, and cash products.
• Demonstrate high levels of initiative to grow own’s portfolio as well as participate in ad hoc projects to contribute to the bank’s success.
• Adaptable, analytical, problem-solver and decision maker.
• Highly self-motivated to deliver work of highest standard with strong sense of commitment and accountability.
• Energetic, customer service oriented.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong team player.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide financial and technical leadership in the development of an overall commercial finance & risk management strategy for new and existing engine and service contracts.
• Lead underwriting and annual reviews of customized service agreements and other products
• Work to identify key opportunities for the application of commercial finance assessment tools
• Develop financial & technical modeling processes for engine and service products, ensuring business objectives are met in the proposal process
• Work across internal organizations to instill core knowledge / competency on engine and service products and contract processes
• Provide expertise to Services, Marketing, and Sales organizations in the development of sales strategies and proposals
• Develop processes to support the extended Commercial Finance Management team, Contract Program Managers, Platform Leaders, Engineering staff, Sales and other GE organizations
• Lead efforts to automate modeling processes and analytical tools for more timely and accurate information sharing

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• Experience in commercial finance / risk management position supporting a commercial function.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Proven analytical ability.
• Sound business acumen.
• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated success in a project leadership role, with the ability to influence others in a highly matrixed environment.
• Knowledge of contract processes and proposals.

• Bachelor's degree or above majored in Business Admi./Finance/ etc. related
• 3+Years of working experience in Finance & Office Management
• Fluent in Mandarin and English
• Familiar with Accounting/Tax/Audit/Banking etc. rules
• Skillful with Word/Excel/PPT and related Office software
• Strong responsible/careful/creative/innovative/cooperative working style

1. The efficient and skilled handling of all daily financial and administrative matters of the company.
2. Tasks are processing Group suppliers' invoices, staff reimbursement claims, payments to vendors, data recording and reporting, handling petty cash, etc.
3. Reliable closing of the monthly/quarterly accounts promptly to meet the reporting timeline as defined by the Head Office.
4. Responsible for all payroll matters including the processing of monthly payroll and submitting the CPF to the CPF Board.
5. Dealing with government agencies on tax and other regulations/legal matters.
6. Responsible for the quarterly submission of GST and Withholding tax to IRAS.
7. Handling intercompany confirmations every month.
8. Responsible for input in our system for reporting sales orders and revenue to HQ every month.
9. Planning and coordinating the year-end financial audit with external auditors and providing them with all the data and assistance necessary to meet the Group reporting timeline of the second/third week of January.
10. Coordinating annual stock-take with the Head of Service and external auditors.
11. Preparation of the annual budget by collecting input from the Sales Manager, Service Manager, and Managing Director in Q3.
12. Ad hoc reporting per the requirements of the Head Office.
13. Other matters assigned by Management.

The job description is only a general outline and detailed procedures may vary according to the actual situation. The job description may be adjusted to the demand and change in the future upon both understanding and acknowledgment.

We are looking for an ambitious Intern as a Junior Accountant to provide support to the financial department by managing daily accounting tasks. You will be part of a team of professionals working to maintain order and transparency for the company's finances. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in accounting principles and able to work comfortably with numbers and attention to detail. The goal is to contribute to the overall efficient operation of the department and help the company be fully aware of its financial condition. This way it can make the right decisions and accomplish long term success.

What you'll do:

• Perform day-to-day financial transactions and analysis
• Matching and posting of supplier’s invoices
• Prepare Credit and Debit Notes for group companies
• Perform monthly intercompany and Balance Sheet reconciliation
• Any other ad-hoc duties as assigned

What you'll bring:

• Minimum Diploma in Accounting or equivalent, and we welcome Accounting Major Students to apply
• Able to start immediately will be preferred
• Able to commit full-time internship (Apr 24 to Nov 24)

What you'll get:

• Learn how to apply skills with one-to-one coaching
• Exposure with multinational company
• Dynamics culture
• Successful completion of internship offers good potential for future hire and advancement

About Sensient:

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands.

The position will report to the Corporate Financial Controller and may require travelling.

The roles & responsibilities of the position include but not limited to the following:-

• Review/Compile the monthly consolidated financial report as well as the financial reports of Malaysian subsidiary companies
• Analyze consolidated financial statement and perform analytical review and MD&A
• Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close with on time reporting to management
• Prepare quarterly reporting and announcement to Bursa Malaysia and ensure compliance with Bursa Listing Requirements
• Liaison with Company Secretary and assist in preparation of board papers for Board meeting, EGM, AGM and any other announcements
• Provision of necessary accounting and auditing information to the corporate board, shareholders and stakeholders when need be.
• Perform HR related tasks for some Singapore and Malaysian subsidiary companies
• Engage with ESG team for project related to corporate governance and annual report preparation, i.e. Sustainability Reporting Statement, Corporate Governance Review
• Liaise with internal & external auditor and tax agent to ensure smooth process of relevant reporting and to meet dateline.
• Liaise with company secretary, share registrar, lawyer and investment banker in respect of corporate related matters
• Involve in incorporation of new subsidiary within the Group and ensure proper setup of accounting software and system when necessary
• Assist in corporate exercise, eg. liaise with advisors and prepare relevant data compilation
• Keep abreast with the latest development in accounting standards (e.g. MFRS), tax rules and regulations (e.g. SST) and provide guidance to the team, as needed
• Any other ad-hoc tasks and assignments as instructed

Requirements:

• Degree/ACCA and above
• At least 3 years of experience managing full sets of accounts
• Strong leadership and initiative, meticulous and analytical
• Able to perform the full spectrum of accounting duties independently
• Able to manage stress and meet necessary deadlines
• Self motivated with a can do attitude important
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel
• Able to speak & read Chinese

Guidelines for Applicants:

You may apply thru Mycareers Future or email to [email protected]

IT Governance and Budgeting

· Program management and IT governance for IT projects including monitoring of IT governance process and manage WH IT forums.

· Plan, drive, facilitate and execute Annual Budget exercise for WHs’ IT budgets. This involves working with HQ and Synapxe project managers and functional analysts including high-level understanding of applications.

· Lead and track programme milestones and deliverables through the define programme governance controls.

· Oversee in monitoring and managing institution’s IT portfolio budget, commitment, planned cash-flow expenditure and report actual utilization on a regular basis at Cluster level. Support and work with various teams to ensure compliance with campus governance, such as authorization process, MOH funding utilization, etc.

· Work collaboratively with various teams to act as a liaison between WH, NHG and central teams.

· Support, coordinate and work with various teams within Synapxe to cater for end-to-end needs of annual budget used by various teams including Synapxe Finance, PMO, WH Finance etc

· Advice, support and work with various teams to ensure compliance with IT governance, such as authorisation process.

· Support the CIO in monitoring and managing Cluster’s IT portfolio budget, commitment, planned cash-flow expenditure and actual utilization on a regular basis.

· Annual IT Work Plan Agreement for Synapxe and Institution’s endorsement.

· Maintain strong and effective Risk management and Audit compliance

IT Budget

· Prepare Management reporting and provide analysis in IT project cost, IT budget and utilization and various financial analysis to clusters and institutions.

· Pro-actively support and assist programs in project costing, budget, financial analysis, transfer pricing matters and other ad-hoc financial requests.

· Support and assist cluster CIO Offices in project costing and budgets relating to cross cluster projects and maintenance cost (particularly transfer pricing matters).

· Oversee billing matters such as cash-flow expenditure forecast and utilization with analysis.

Requirements / Qualifications:

1. Strong analytical, conceptualisation and problem solving skills

2. Meticulous and has an eye for details

3. Proven experience in business analysis

4. Results and customer oriented with strong multi-tasking capabilities

5. Good Team player and interpersonal skills

6. Experience in healthcare industry is an added advantage

7. Degree in Accountancy, Business Administration with at least 5 years related working experience in an IT or healthcare industry

8. Able to write approval papers and present at forums are added advantages

Job Description

• Attend to customers and assist customers with their accident reporting
• Create claim file in system
• Submit Third Party & Own Damage claim
• Update customers on the claim status
• Follow up on parts arrival
• Assist Insurance sales
• Any other duties as assigned by Manager

Job Requirements

• Preferably have experience in accident claims process.
• Be able to effectively communicate with customers
• Efficient in MICROSOFT Word/Excel/claims reporting systems

Job Title: Assistant Finance Manager - Treasury
Location: Singapore

Reports to: Finance Operations Manager

Business Context

Unilever Asia Private Limited (UAPL) is one of Unilever’s Global Operating Hubs based in Singapore.

As part of its hub structure, UAPL hosts several key centralised business models (CBMs) under its roof - namely Unilever International, Global Procurement Operations for Raw Material and Finished Goods, Global Commodity Risk Management and the Global Marketing Category/Brand teams.

Brief

UAPL Finance is recruiting an Assistant Finance Manager - Treasury reporting directly to the UAPL Finance Operations Manager within the Controllers team. He/She will be the main Treasury lead for UAPL whose role will involve both managing of Treasury Operations as well as implementing Strategic initiatives as driven by Global or business-initiated requirements.

The successful candidate will be supported by an offshore team and will also be in regular contact with the Global Treasury team on strategic initiatives and ongoing policy update and compliance.

This role will require engagement beyond Finance and active involvement in strategic initiatives and projects. This will involve regular interactions with various stakeholders across the different business models and also externally with Unilever’s partner banks and insurance providers, thus providing visibility and an excellent learning ground for the individual to strive and succeed.

Main Accountabilities

Exposure management

Manage FX exposure across the different business models under UAPL. These include:

• Monitor and manage forex exposure within exposure limit; manage forward covers within existing authority limits and pro-actively consult beyond these limits
• Continuously improve on forecast basis of hedging and provide better hedging analytics
• Responsible for observing Forex limits and ensuring compliance to global treasury policies
• Ensure all transactions are completed in accordance with the Schedule of Authorities and are properly documented.

Lead Cash Forecasting and Liquidity Management

Ensure Unilever’s financial assets are safe guarded and used efficiently. These include:

• Lead and review cash forecasting for UAPL across the short, medium and long-term and planning relevant funding requirements.
• Evaluate opportunities to maximize long-term returns on excess liquidity.
• Partner the colleagues from various Business Models to drive improvements in working capital by highlighting opportunities to extend supplier financing for other currency purchases and support in extracting favorable financing rates for the business.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings or increase returns on excess cash.

Banking

• Lead and work with Global Treasury to ensure adequate facilities are available to meet existing and future business funds requirements
• Develop and maintain effective operational network with key Banks/Financial Institutions to ensure smooth operations and harness opportunities
• Responsible for administer role for Bank related systems (HSBCNet) and Payment Schedule of Authority
• Co-ordinate and ensure documentation in place to transact with Banks (facilities letter, documentation, director's resolution etc)

Financial Accounting

Ensure accurate and timely internal reporting for both statutory and internal reporting of the Treasury function. These include:

• Manage Cap Gemini (offshore team) for Treasury outsourced activities.
• Review journals on Interest charges, bank charges, Unilever Finance International (UFI) sweep and fund transactions, Loans, FX differences arising out of settled FX contracts, settlement of payments and collections, revaluation & mark to market on open FX contracts.
• Analyze and ensure timely completion of Treasury reports (FX exposures, currency trends, Cash Forecast, actual cash flows; hedging requirements).

Governance and Compliance

Maintain policies and procedures that impose an adequate level of control over treasury operations. These include:

• Responsible for the Treasury Policy compliance and the simplification of the actual operation, aligning to the Global Model.
• Responsible for liaising with audit teams on OCA, SOX, Corporate and external audits for all treasury areas
• Lead monthly reviews with Cap Gemini to ensure quality delivery of outsourced operations and to progress on the agreed continuous improvement initiatives to deliver best in class process

Insurance Management

As the key liaison to the global team and external service providers, responsible for insurance and risk management areas and provide decision support and financial insight of insurable operational and hazard risks to UAPL

• Completion of annual Global Insurance collection for UAPL and ensuring all subsequent questions are resolved so that adequate coverage is retained.
• Responsible for supporting stakeholders in claims and liaising with service providers on all insurance matters.

The roles of duties are not exhaustive and may change according to business requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

• Degree in Accounting/ACCA/Finance
• Keen interest and prior knowledge from similar Treasury role
• Experience in leading and managing outsourced teams.

Experience Required:

• Prior experience in Treasury is key
• Additional experience in Compliance/Audit roles is beneficial
• A high degree of integrity, personal self-discipline and a strong work ethic.
• Strong communication skills and ability to respond and deliver under pressure
• Highly numerate and analytical
• High level of self-confident integrity
• Excellent project management and analytical skills
• Must be a team player with a positive attitude and open mind.

Job Skill Requirements

• Familiar with GST reporting requirement.
• Proficient in Accounting Software (Preferably SAP B1), and MS Office.
• Meticulous, team player, self-motivated with good interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Month-end closing – Ensure smooth month end closing within tight deadline.
• Reporting – Compile reporting package within tight deadline for reporting to HQ.
• Handle full spectrum of Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable (PTP Process).
• Perform billing according to agreement terms and services provided.
• Maintain proper filing system.
• Liaising with customers and suppliers to resolve billing issues.
• Liaising with and supporting other departments (warehouse, operations).
• Prepare monthly/year-end schedules.
• Liaising with auditors for year-end financial audit.
• Improve and innovate on existing work processes.
• Perform other ad-hoc assignments and projects as assigned.

Job title – Finance Controller

Location – Singapore

Job model – Hybrid

Overseeing day-to-day accounting functions, integrating finance operations, forecasting, and budgeting, handling tax matters, preparing financial reports, and ensuring organizational financial stability.

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting to our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.

Your key responsibilities

• Financial Reporting - Sanity checks financial data and analyze financial statements, including balance sheets. Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data and compliance with accounting standards and resources are effectively allocated, and costs are controlled.
• Budgeting and Forecasting - Develop annual budgets in coordination with department heads and management. Monitor budget performance and variance analysis.
• Compliance and Risk Management - Compliance with relevant financial regulations and standards. Oversee internal controls and procedures to mitigate financial risks.Timely, accurate and complete filing of Statutory, GST and tax to local authorities. Knowledge of MES Renewal and AWSC is preferred.
  Co-ordinate with Auditors, Tax Agent and Corporate Secretary.
  Support MES renewal and AWSC activities.
  

We bring

• A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset.
• 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 supportive environment where you’re empowered to grow and share your ideas.
• An inclusive and multicultural team with respect for everyone.

You bring

• Degree/Diploma qualification in Finance, Accounting, or related field; CPA will be preferred. Minimum 6-8 years of relevant finance and accounting experience in multi-national companies environment.
• Strong knowledge and experience with local statutory requirements, tax regulations, and compliance standards in the relevant geographic regions where the company operates. This includes familiarity with local GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) or IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards).
• Collaboration: Collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams, including finance, accounting, operations, and other departments, to achieve common financial goals and objectives.
• Analytical Thinking: Applying analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to interpret financial information, identify trends, and make strategic recommendations based on data-driven insights.
• Adaptability and Flexibility: Adapting to changing priorities, market conditions, and business environments while maintaining focus on key financial goals and objectives.
• Problem-solving: Proactively identifying financial challenges, analyzing root causes, and implementing innovative solutions to address them, driving continuous improvement and efficiency in financial operations.

Equal opportunities commitment

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: (here,) there’s a place for everyone with us.

dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Our people are as diverse as our customers. For us that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know.

About dsm-firmenich

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people.

www.dsm-firmenich.com

Summary

The role involves strategically managing finance matters across the Asia Pacific, working closely with the Regional Finance Controller and Country Finance Controllers/Managers. The responsibilities include coordinating financial planning/budgeting and analysis and overseeing working capital, treasury, and taxation. The individual in this role acts as a controller and business partner to the country finance team and other stakeholders. It is an individual contributor role where finance matters are handled locally by the country's finance team. The Asia Pacific region comprises 12 countries.

Description

The primary responsibility of this role is to manage working capital and treasury for countries across the Asia Pacific region. This includes ensuring that countries meet their accounts receivable past due KPIs and make efficient use of cash.

The following are the essential tasks that the role entails:

• Conduct weekly conference calls with focus stations to review the status of their receivables and ensure that their past-due accounts are within an acceptable range.
• Manage credit terms and amounts to ensure they are in place and adhered to. This involves overseeing bad debt provisions and write-offs in line with company policy.
• Develop strong relationships with our corporate banks.
• Regularly review balance sheet reconciliations across Asia Pacific countries, including reviewing accruals.
• Participate in monthly performance reviews, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Plan and execute process improvements to improve efficiency and strengthen controls. This includes conducting regular internal audits to ensure proper vendor management.
• Participate in tax matters, such as transfer pricing, tax inquiries/audits, etc. Actively engage with our tax consultants across countries.
• Other duties may include implementing the Travel & Entertainment system, building the Air RFQ annual bidding calculator, and expanding the office.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• A degree in Accounting/Finance or its equivalent.
• A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in finance, with at least 2-3 years of exposure in handling regions or multiple countries.
• Ability to meet deadlines and remotely manage country finance teams and other country leadership teams.
• Must be willing to engage in all aspects of finance/accounting while the company grows.
• Proven success in driving down past-due amounts and DSO figures.
• Excellent communication skills, dealing with multiple countries, regional, and corporate management layers.
• Ability to adapt to challenges that come from rapid growth.
• Experience in internal control and internal check systems relative to credit and collections.
• Knowledge of freight forwarding and customs brokerage is a plus.
• ACCA or Certified Public Accountant certification is a plus.

The Finance Team is a proactive business partner to drive business results by using timely, accurate and business relevant information to support critical decision making. We strive for excellence to support the business in areas not limited to:

· Consolidation & Financial results reporting

· Operations Finance

· Management Information System (i.e. Synergix, Cognos)

· Audit and Tax

· Accounting Policy & Controls

· Financial planning and Analysis FP&A

· Corporate treasury

· Business partnering with Operations

Responsibilities

· Support strategy development and execution, providing business insights to achieve sustainable profitability

· Deliver accurate and timely financial management reports for the group

· Develop and monitor key metrics of the organization, and perform root cause analysis

· Drive the forecast / budget process for the group

· Ensure prudent financial risk management and compliance to external regulatory requirement

· Champion simplification to business processes while delivering business objectives

· Oversee ERP master data maintenance to ensure consistency for consolidation

· Assists in implementing internal and external audit recommendation

· Support special projects as required

· Other ad-hoc assignment(s)

The incumbent will lead the AP and AR teams in Singapore, focusing on proper accounting and reconciliation. They will harmonize processes, enhance effectiveness and efficiency through system implementation and process improvement projects, while ensuring compliance. They will also ensure local compliance with GST and other statutory requirements, oversee inter-company transactions, and assist overseas finance organizations in harmonizing and streamlining processes.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for leading the AP and AR teams in Singapore
• Ensure timely processing and recording of all financial transactions
• Ensure organisation policies and procedures are properly communicated, understood and complied with
• Harmonize processes within the respective teams
• Improve process effectiveness and efficiency
• Responsible for local compliance to GST and other relevant statutory requirements
• Ensure inter-company transactions with/within Singapore are properly accounted for and reconciled
• Be involved in systems implementation projects to plan resources and fine-tune/re-design processes for greater efficiency and improve compliance to policies and procedures
• Support the cash planning and management process by providing actual and forecast payment and receipts
• Support overseas Finance organisations in harmonizing and rationalizing processes
• Perform other duties, as assigned, to meet business needs.

Requirements:

• At least 10 years relevant experience in a senior level corporate role within Finance, and strategies preferably in the shared services environment
• Degree in Finance or Accountancy / ACCA
• Exposure in FMCG would be advantageous
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills
• Numerical and meticulous
• Energy and desire to succeed, pushes self and others to deliver exceptional results

JOB SCOPE

Preparing financial report

Preparing tax documents

Assisting with audit

Processing bank transfer request

Reconciling bank deposit

Preparing invoices to other debtors

Handling records of company fixed asset

Bookkeeping, administering month-end closing (sales, inventory)

Processing employees salary and CPF submission

Preparing operation staff worksheet –OT, holidays, etc.

Monitoring employees leave and medical benefit

Preparing letter of appointment, providing HR & Admin support

Handling company petty cash for staff claims

Providing support related to Finance matter

KEY ROLE(S), RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Accounts Receivable (AR):

• Monitor and manage customer invoicing and receipts
• Verification of assigned outlets sales records
• Follow up on outstanding payments
• Reconcile accounts receivable transactions and handle reconciling issues

Accounts Payable (AP):

• Process vendor invoices, petty cash reimbursements, perform 3 way matching to ensure proper documentation and prepare payments to vendors
• Coordinate with internal teams to obtain necessary approvals for invoices.
• Attend and respond to accounts payable related enquiries and matters.

Closing Full Set of Accounts:

• Prepare journal entries, adjustments and audit schedules to support monthly closing.

Ad-hoc Duties:

• Provide support in various ad-hoc projects and tasks.
• Assist in stock take
• Assist in audit queries
• Any other duties as assigned by Head of Finance

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum Diploma in Accountancy
• At least 3 years accounting and finance experience.
• Singaporeans preferred

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERTISE

• Proficient in MS Office applications.
• Experience with ERP system
• Strong follow-up skills.
• Meticulous, with good analytical and problem-solving skills.

Job Scope

Daily Operations

● Must have experience in financial leadership, covering financial management, performance management, budgeting and reporting

● Develop processes that result in seamless customer experiences (invoicing, contracting, etc)

● Has experience in management and fine tuning of student contracts and financial aid addendums

● Able to identify competitors; collaborate with Marketing on tuition and programs pricing

● Oversee and manage daily financial operations, including payroll, invoicing, purchasing, and budgeting across the organization

● Assist internal groups with financial management (PTF, student council, lunch, field trips, etc.)

● Monitor cash flow in relation to the school’s budget, and produce monthly management reports for senior management to aid in decision-making

● Lead the relationships with external auditors, banks, tax advisors, and other financial consultants

● Experienced in management, negotiation and monitoring of contracts, leases and relationships with external contractors

● Maintain an accurate asset register

● Have the ability to collaborate and lead Bookkeeper to set annual personal growth goals and monthly work objectives with regular professional feedback and evaluations%-

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Strategy

● Provide financial analysis and guidance on activities, plans, targets, and business drivers to division heads, and the leadership team, including new campus bid proposals

● Work with divisional leaders to develop and update a weekly scorecard measuring the most important metrics for school health

● Develop strategies for financial planning and growth, identifying opportunities for cost savings and revenue enhancement

● Evaluate profitability at the division and program levels to leverage opportunities for growth

● Annually evaluate all policies related to finance and accounting; update as necessary

● Ensure the impact of financial strategy supports educational outcomes for students

Communications and Customer Loyalty

● Able to meet everyday stress with emotional stability, objectivity, and optimism

● Establish a high level of credibility with various constituents including parents, employees, and board members of the school by speaking in a clear, persuasive, and positive manner

● Effectively supervise Bookkeeper to build positive constituent rapport by ensuring accurate and efficient processing of financial transactions and requests

● Demonstrate the character qualities of enthusiasm, courtesy, flexibility, integrity, kindness, patience, self-control, perseverance, orderliness, and punctuality

● Work closely with the COO to maintain and deliver a year-round communications plan focused on the overall health of the school to build stakeholder loyalty

● Host quarterly personal budgeting and finance discussions, in collaboration with HR, to encourage employee financial health and knowledge

Policies, Procedures, and Risk Management

● Able to refine and implement financial policies and procedures in alignment with CPE/Edutrust, the Charities Board, regulatory standards, NICS, and ICS goals

● Implement processes for fundraising accounting records in compliance with MCCY

● Participate in strategic planning, risk management, and policy development initiatives in collaboration with the school's leadership team

● Administer and maintain all property, casualty, and liability insurance for the school

Qualifications

● Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field

● Minimum of 5 years of financial management experience, preferably in an educational setting

● Proficient in financial software systems, Excel, Powerpoint, and Google Sheets / Slides

● Strong leadership skills with experience managing staff

● Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities

● Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-financial colleagues

● Knowledge of financial regulations and reporting requirements for Singapore

● Commitment to maintaining strict confidentiality when appropriate

● Excellent interpersonal skills and fluency in spoken and written English.

[What you will be working on]

You will be part of Ngee Ann Polytechnic Finance team to drive and lead automation and process improvement projects and revamp the Finance intranet.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Understand and identify opportunities to leverage on analytics and technology to automate/streamline processes.

• Plan, design, and develop automated processes using tools such as VBA, Python, UiPath and  Power Automate.

• Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address challenges that may arise during the planning, implementation, and maintenance of automated systems.

• Plan, design and revamp the Finance intranet. 

• Deliver training and assistance to teams for the adoption of new automated processes and systems.

• Assist in other ad hoc projects and finance duties as assigned.

You may be rotated to other sections in the Finance Office.

[What we are looking for]

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field is required.

• Minimum 3 years of relevant working experience in in Automation, AI, Engineering, or Data-related roles.

• Proficient in Excel, VBA, Outlook Macro, Python/R Studio, UiPath Studio, Power BI.

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Positive attitude, continuous learner, self-motivated and meticulous.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.

• A team player who is able work independently.

• Knowledge of best practices and techniques for implementing automation to streamline finance and administrative processes is an added advantage.

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

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

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About the Asian Institute of Digital Finance (AIDF)

The Asian Institute of Digital Finance (AIDF) is a university-level institute in the National University of Singapore (NUS), jointly founded by The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the National Research Foundation (NRF) and NUS. AIDF aspires to be a thought leader, a FinTech knowledge hub, and an experimental site for developing digital financial technologies as well as for nurturing current and future FinTech researchers and practitioners in Asia.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Research Assistant will be responsible for working closely with the Principal Investigator on quantitative finance and fintech research projects. In particular, the research assistant is going to develop Machine Learning/Reinforcement Learning methods and apply them in the field of quantitative finance and risk management.

• Data Management: Utilize proficiency in SQL, NoSQL, and vector databases to collect, clean, and manage data for research projects.
• Research Assistance: Collaborate on research initiatives focused on credit recovery efficiency, applying quantitative finance and econometric methodologies to analyze data and develop models.
• Machine Learning: Apply expertise in reinforcement learning and traditional machine learning algorithms to develop predictive models and optimization strategies for credit recovery processes.
• Software Development: Leverage software development experience to create and maintain tools and applications necessary for research and data analysis.
• Cloud Infrastructure: Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure in AWS to support research initiatives and ensure scalability.
• Programming: Utilize skills in Python, TypeScript, and JavaScript, along with frameworks like PyTorch, to implement and test quantitative models.
• Financial Expertise: Apply knowledge of finance, especially in risk management, to contribute valuable insights to research projects.

Qualifications

• The candidate should have a Bachelor degree in Mathematics/Quantitative Finance or a related field. The candidate should have strong familiarities with quantitative finance problems such as portfolio optimization, credit rating, market making, and derivative pricing.
• The candidate should have expertise and research experiences in the areas of machine learning/reinforcement learning on quantitative finance problems. The candidate should have deep understandings of Markov Decision Process, Model-based and Model-free RL, Value/Policy Iterations, Q-learning, as well as designing and training of Neural Networks.
• Candidates who have experience with model uncertainty, model robustness, and inverse learning will be highly preferred.
• The candidate should have shown academic excellence and promising research potential. Strong publication record in internationally well-recognized journals is highly preferred. International scholarly visibility (e.g. conference presentations, academic visits) would also be favoured.
• The candidate should be an independent researcher as well as a good team player. The potential research projects might involve collaboration from various disciplines. Strong interpersonal, leadership, and project management skills are highly preferred.

ROLE DESCRIPTION

We are looking to hire a Senior Accountant / Assistant Manager with excellent organizational and analytical skills. The accountant is expected to be detailed oriented, knowledgeable on statistics, have strong problem-solving skills, work comfortably under pressure, and deliver on tight deadlines. Able to work independently, multi-task, work under pressure, positive attitude and self-motivated.

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Responsible for monthly closing of accounts and consolidation for the group (5-6 entities), intercompany reconciliation.

· Manage the day-to-day financial operations.

· Assist in quarterly stock count and perform inventory reconciliation for variance

· Prepare quarterly GST and handle of taxation matters.

· To liaise with banks, auditors, corporate secretary, IRAS & etc

· Assist in any ad-hoc duties

REQUIREMENTS:

• Possess a bachelor’s degree/professional qualification in Accountancy
• At least 3-5 years of relevant work experience with strong group consolidation (prior audit experience will be an advantage)
• Hands-on, proactive, and positive work attitude with strong communication, analytical, problem solving, and interpersonal skills
• Organized, meticulous, committed, independent but yet also an excellent team player

Established in 1973 with headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Cheil Worldwide is one of the world’s leading integrated marketing communications networks, with more than 6,800 employees globally in more than 54 offices in 46 countries.

For more information, visit us at: www.cheil.com.

We are inviting candidates for the position of:

Finance Executive

Responsibilities:

From beginning

- Accounts Receivables: billing to clients in accordance to contract

- Account Payables: in charge of verifying all A/P entries, ensuring absolute accuracy

- Provide treasury support and preparing outgoing payables /providing payment advice

- Manage customer and vendor balance reconciliation and follow-up with internal stakeholders and external vendors

- Ensure journal vouchers are maintained and filed accurately

- Preparation of Daily and Monthly Bank Reconciliation

- Check accuracy of expense claims of staff

- Assist in preparing GST Report and filing of Withholding Tax

- Assist with Annual Audit

With the right training and support, the candidate will be expanded to the below scope of work

- Balance sheet reconciliations and in-depth knowledge of SAP

- Preparation of annual tax report and GST and other tax affairs

- Preparation of monthly cash flow, management report and quarterly report

- Will be trained for the monthly closing and forecast

- Regional exposure to SEAO (8 countries)

- Other ad-hoc finance reports and assignments when necessary.

Requirements:

• A diploma in Accounting/Business, with a passion for accounting

• Minimum 3-5 years of working experience, with proven operational excellence record

• Candidate must be a Singaporean/PR with local accounting practice and knowledge

• Working knowledge of SAP is highly advantageous

• Experience working for MNCs with dynamic ERP system

• Experience in advertising business or service industry is preferred.

• Demonstrated proficiency in written and verbal communications skills in English

• Friendly disposition

• Ability to multi-task across various tasks and high attention to detail

• Candidate must be possess initiatives in all tasks performed and a willing heart for learning

Interested parties, please kindly write in with your CV, as well as your current and expected remuneration.

Job Description

• Providing comprehensive administrative support to the team.
• Monitoring tax compliance workstream for the group of companies to ensure timely compliance.
• Monitoring and updating status of the correspondences with external stakeholders.
• Advising stakeholders on the timelines to response.
• Organizing and maintaining tax documents.
• Other administrative support as required.

Job Requirements

• Diploma/degree in Business Administration or any related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Independent worker who is able to work well with minimal supervision.