A Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing the organization's financial operations and strategy. This role involves financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting to ensure financial health and compliance with regulations. The Finance Manager also manages cash flow, conducts financial analysis, and provides strategic insights to support business decisions. Additionally, they lead the finance executive, implement cost-saving initiatives, and collaborate with senior management to drive overall business performance.

Job Scope

Financial Planning and Analysis:

• Develop comprehensive financial plans aligned with the company’s strategic goals.
• Conduct detailed financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide actionable insights and recommendations to senior management for informed decision-making.
• Lead the annual budgeting process, ensuring all departments contribute to and align with the overall financial strategy.
• Monitor and adjust budgets throughout the fiscal year to accommodate changes in business operations and objectives.
• Prepare budget variance reports to manage and optimize budget performance.

Reports and Compliance

• Prepare and present accurate financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Ensure timely submission of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to track financial performance.
• Ensure adherence to all financial regulations and standards.
• Coordinate and manage internal and external audits, addressing any issues or findings promptly.
• Implement and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard the company's financial assets.

Cash Flow Management:

• Oversee daily cash flow management to ensure liquidity and operational efficiency.
• Forecast cash flow positions and ensure funds are available for operational and strategic initiatives.
• Manage banking relationships and negotiate terms to optimize cash management and financing costs.
• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives and process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
• Monitor and control operational expenses, ensuring alignment with budgetary constraints.
• Analyze cost structures and recommend strategies for cost optimization without compromising service quality.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Collaborate with management and other departments to support overall business strategy and performance.
• Provide financial insights and support to business units to aid in strategic planning and decision-making.
• Communicate financial performance and strategy to stakeholders, including investors, board members, and employees.

Qualifications & Skills Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial management, preferably within start up and medical industry.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations and compliance requirements.
• Proven experience in financial planning, analysis, and budgeting.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Key Competencies:

• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Multitasking and prioritization.
• Problem-solving and decision-making.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Professionalism and strong work ethic.

Working Employment:

Full-time position. Office environment. Overseas travel may be required.

• Gaming/IT/Tech MNC
• Chinese MNC expanding overseas
• Able to work independently

Responsibilities:

• Handle full sets of accounts including Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), and General Ledger (GL).
  Maintain and reconcile balance sheet schedules (cash flow analysis) on a monthly basis.
  Monitor and ensure timely and accurate month-end closing procedures.
  Develop and implement processes, controls, transaction flows to mitigate risks for the group.
  Manage tax compliance matters, including GST filing, filing withholding tax payments and tax planning for efficiency.
  Prepare management reports for planning, budgeting and forecasting.
  Coordinate audit schedule, address auditor queries, and prepare financial statements and accompanying schedules.
  Undertake ad hoc projects and tasks as required by management.

Requirements:

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy, ACCA, or equivalent
• Minimum 6 years of hands-on finance and accounts experience
• Experience with ERP and online accounting software eg. Xero, QuickBooks, Netsuite or Zohobooks is preferred
• Prior experience in tech or video gaming industry will be prioritised.
• Ability to understand and converse in Mandarin is required.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities to tackle complex challenges.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

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Business Registration Number: 201735941W.

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Finance Manager/Senior Accountant

We are representing a global technology firm in search for a Finance Manager to join their team

Job descriptions:

• Handle full sets of accounts including Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), and General Ledger (GL).
• Maintain and reconcile balance sheet schedules (cash flow analysis) on a monthly basis.
• Monitor and ensure timely and accurate month-end closing procedures.
• Develop and implement processes, controls, transaction flows to mitigate risks for the group.
• Manage tax compliance matters, including GST filing, filing withholding tax payments and tax planning for efficiency.
• Prepare management reports for planning, budgeting and forecasting.
• Coordinate audit schedule, address auditor queries, and prepare financial statements and accompanying schedules.
• Undertake ad hoc projects and tasks as required by management.

Job requirements:

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy, ACCA, or equivalent
• Minimum 6 years of hands-on finance and accounts experience
• Experience with ERP and online accounting software eg. Xero, QuickBooks, Netsuite or Zohobooks is preferred
• Prior experience in tech would be preffered

Regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

www.dadaconsultants.com

EA Registration Number: R1878287

Business Registration Number: 201735941W.

Licence Number: 18S9037

• Perform financial management duties including generating financial data, compiling and submitting reports, analyzing industry trends and assessing the financial health of the company.
• Oversee the operations and development of the company’s finance departments including creating and reviewing policies, budgeting, recruiting, training and conducting regular assessments of financial procedures.
• Supervise the preparation of quarterly and annual account reconciliations, monitor and enforce compliance with tax and financial reporting standards and assist with cash flow forecasting.
• Advise colleagues and executive management on decisions related to the company’s finances.
• Supervise the documentation of the company’s financial status and forecasts.
• Mediate between the organization, employees, stakeholders, shareholders and investors on financial issues for amicable resolution of differences.
• Create strategic business plans based on the analysis of the company’s status and financial forecasts.

WHAT’S ON OFFER

You will be remunerated with an excellent base salary and entitled to attractive company benefits. Additionally, you will get the opportunity to enjoy a fun and collaborative work environment, alongside a strong career progression.

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• Perform financial management duties including generating financial data, compiling and submitting reports, analyzing industry trends and assessing the financial health of the company.
• Oversee the operations and development of the company’s finance departments including creating and reviewing policies, budgeting, recruiting, training and conducting regular assessments of financial procedures.
• Supervise the preparation of quarterly and annual account reconciliations, monitor and enforce compliance with tax and financial reporting standards and assist with cash flow forecasting.
• Advise colleagues and executive management on decisions related to the company’s finances.
• Supervise the documentation of the company’s financial status and forecasts.
• Mediate between the organization, employees, stakeholders, shareholders and investors on financial issues for amicable resolution of differences.
• Create strategic business plans based on the analysis of the company’s status and financial forecasts.

WHAT’S ON OFFER

You will be remunerated with an excellent base salary and entitled to attractive company benefits. Additionally, you will get the opportunity to enjoy a fun and collaborative work environment, alongside a strong career progression.

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Dulwich College (Singapore) is seeking a Deputy Head of Finance to join its dedicated team. The successful candidate will be responsible for administering various finance related tasks with regard to the preparation of accounts, and provide support to the Head of Finance. The Deputy Head of Finance will assist with the supervision and training of the Finance staff, in consultation with the Head of Finance, and for ensuring that proper accounting procedures are in place, and accurate records and reports are in compliance with statutory requirement and SFRS accounting standards.

Main Responsibilities:

• To prepare monthly GST self-review and quarterly GST submissions;
• To assist in monthly cash flow analysis ensuring smooth operational cash flow;
• To prepare monthly journals, balance sheet reconciliations and schedules (School Activities, Fixed Assets, Intangible Assets);
• To undertake intercompany and internal-charge transactions with other affiliated schools and companies within the group;
• To undertake reconciliation of billing issuance, credit note issuance, reconciliation of daily incoming receipt, reconciliation of FPS (fee protection scheme) purchase;
• Support the Head of Finance with external auditors for interim or year-end audits;
• Assist the Head of Finance with streamlining of finance processes and automation;
• To undertake various other finance tasks found in finance office including staff cover for other finance areas;
• To undertake other ad-hoc reports and tasks reasonably requested by the head-office and management including, if necessary, outside the finance department;
• To actively participate in the group D365 Asset Management System implementation;
• Preparation of monthly closing reports, among others:

1. Head-office reporting pack preparation;
2. Budget holders’ report preparation;
3. Provide reconciliation report between head-office and budget-holders’ reports including internal charges from affiliates schools / companies;
4. Reconciliation of Investment bank accounts and Activities P&L;
5. Match AR & AP reconciliation reports by respective teams and provide necessary feedback.

• Other duties as required for the role.

Requirements:

• Possess at least Bachelor's Degree in a Finance/Accounting related discipline.
• At least 4 years’ experience in a Finance or Accounting role; with a minimum of 2 years in a supervising role;
• Prior audit experience (minimum of 2 years), preferably in Big 4 organizations, is essential
• Experience in preparing monthly trial balances, management accounts, cash flow analysis and forecast and GST submissions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications, in particular MS Excel.
• Experience with accounting software eg D365, and experience of sales ledger process including credit control are added advantages.
• Motivation and dedication as a self-starter, resourcefulness and an ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.
• A methodical approach to work and is meticulous with great attention to details.
• Pleasant disposition with good interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to communicate with staff at all levels.
• A positive and flexible approach to work and duties and willingness to undertake occasional work outside normal working hours.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Having a diverse staff body is a great strength to us as a College and one of the ways that we can help students achieve our College Mission of Living Worldwise. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, pregnancy or socio-economic status. We support family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational needs allow. Staff recruited locally are subject to terms and conditions of service according to local employment law.

Dulwich College (Singapore) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices which are aligned to the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection. We hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. All appointments are subject to an interview, identity checks, criminal record checks, and successful references.

CPE Registration Number: 201027137D

Period of Registration: 09 January 2024 to 08 January 2028

Job Description

The Finance Management Associate (FMA) Program is a 2-year accelerated pathway for aspiring talents seeking to excel in the accounting and finance profession. Through four 6-month rotations within our Finance team, you will be immersed in Sea’s various businesses (Garena, Shopee, and SeaMoney) and experience firsthand the pivotal role Finance plays in each of these businesses.

• Chart your Course and Broaden your Horizons
  Connect the dots as you experience different facets of Sea's businesses in Digital Entertainment, E-commerce and Digital Financial Services.
• Ride the Waves of Success with Inspiring Leaders
  Accelerate your learning through interacting with seasoned finance professionals who provide guidance, feedback and support throughout the program.
• Dive Deep into Accounting and Soar to New Heights
  Hone your technical skills and business acumen through on-the-job training and expand your perspectives through involvement in local and regional projects.

Requirements

We are seeking driven and motivated talents who are passionate about embarking on an impactful career in accounting and finance. We highly value talents who demonstrate resilience, adaptability, and a keen interest in the technology industry.

Join us if you fulfill the following requirements:

• An outstanding prospective or recent graduate with a Bachelor's degree or higher in Accountancy, Finance, or a related field, with 0 to 2 years of full-time working experience, and will be able to join us from February 2025 onwards.
• A strong communicator who can effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels and build meaningful interpersonal relationships.
• A goal-getter who thrives under pressure and tight deadlines, and demonstrates the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks with shifting priorities.
• A dynamic individual with analytical dexterity and problem solving aptitude, with a strong determination to drive positive outcomes.
• An independent self-starter who possesses an open-minded attitude and exemplifies excellent teamwork.
  

Applications will close on 15 October 2024, 23:59 (SGT).

Roles and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Deputy Finance Manager, the Senior Finance Analyst will play a key role in the Finance team to deliver the full spectrum of professional finance, tax and compliance activities to Woh Hup (WH) Group of companies. This position offers the opportunity to gain a deep expertise within the finance & tax function with the ability to work with senior stakeholders including those in joint ventures, banks, and government bodies, and to lead and drive business optimization projects from the planning through to implementation.

Given the dynamic nature of the business, the below is a non-exhaustive list of deliveries expected from the candidate. However, it covers the foundation responsibilities and capabilities that are required for the candidate to be successful in this role.

• Governance and compliance: Ensure compliance with local regulations and company policies. Assist in planning, designing, and implementing compliance and governance frameworks, programmes, and initiatives to identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and develop strategies. Participate in internal control review and follow-up on actions for gap closure.
• Corporate Income Tax: Prepare and review corporate income tax computations and tax related work for Singapore Corporate Income Tax (“CIT”) compliance. Assist to oversee and manage tax compliance delivery process for the Group for local and regional portfolios. Coordinate the completion of any required tax compliance for the Group including follow up with internal contributors to ensure timely responses to requests and completion of tax filings. Contribute in development of tax control framework and processes to drive accuracy and efficiency in the direct tax compliance delivery.
• Indirect Tax: Preparing and reviewing GST returns prior to submission to IRAS. Conducting GST health checks on GST returns. Reviewing and providing advice on GST compliance processes. Assist in tax audits and queries from tax authorities. Assist Deputy Finance Manager in relation to Transfer Pricing compliance including planning of comprehensive tax and transfer pricing strategies for local and regional portfolios.
• Change management and growth opportunities: Support and shadow the Deputy Finance Manager for transformation and growth projects, e.g. but not limited to new business new ventures/expansion, supporting through providing finance and tax advice and initiatives to adopt new tax legislations and controls, mitigate risks and project managing implementation of new systems and digital transformation.
• Adherence to safety in the workplace

Skills and Requirements

• A degree in Finance/ Accountancy or its equivalent.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience and expertise across the spectrum of Finance/Tax competences with solid foundation in tax reporting / compliance, financial accounting, operational accounting and reporting, and working knowledge of IT systems implementations. Finance professional qualification and SAP knowledge preferred.
• Confident in managing large and complex data sets in Excel and in a wider digital environment. Able to assess data, extract insights from financial and accounting software and navigate between different types of digital tools to produce results. Continuously learning new and better ways to manage and analyze data to support business outcomes.
• They are an effective communicator with ability to gain the confidence of various internal and external parties building on strong knowledge and understanding of the business drivers, value and risk. They also possess an eye for detail and are results oriented, willing to challenge the status quo and strive for continuous improvement.
• MNC experience will be valuable from the perspective of systems and processes and of reporting and accounting in compliance with local and international standards. Experience in the construction / asset-heavy industries would also be valued.
• The individual has strong project management skills and has experience contributing towards formalizing processes and systems and in enhancing the performance of the finance function - and at the same time proven flexibility with ability to create, develop and adapt in the face of a dynamic situation.
• Strong growth mindset and high personal integrity. A team player, with a positive proactive approach to managing and solving problems. Ability to collaborate across different teams is key.

• Perform financial management duties including generating financial data, compiling and submitting reports, analyzing industry trends and assessing the financial health of the company.
• Oversee the operations and development of the company’s finance departments including creating and reviewing policies, budgeting, recruiting, training and conducting regular assessments of financial procedures.
• Supervise the preparation of quarterly and annual account reconciliations, monitor and enforce compliance with tax and financial reporting standards and assist with cash flow forecasting.
• Advise colleagues and executive management on decisions related to the company’s finances.
• Supervise the documentation of the company’s financial status and forecasts.
• Mediate between the organization, employees, stakeholders, shareholders and investors on financial issues for amicable resolution of differences.
• Create strategic business plans based on the analysis of the company’s status and financial forecasts.

• Perform financial management duties including generating financial data, compiling and submitting reports, analyzing industry trends and assessing the financial health of the company.
• Oversee the operations and development of the company’s finance departments including creating and reviewing policies, budgeting, recruiting, training and conducting regular assessments of financial procedures.
• Supervise the preparation of quarterly and annual account reconciliations, monitor and enforce compliance with tax and financial reporting standards and assist with cash flow forecasting.
• Advise colleagues and executive management on decisions related to the company’s finances.
• Supervise the documentation of the company’s financial status and forecasts.
• Mediate between the organization, employees, stakeholders, shareholders and investors on financial issues for amicable resolution of differences.
• Create strategic business plans based on the analysis of the company’s status and financial forecasts.

Job Description

• Analyze large data sets to create sales & profit, overhead reports etc.
• Monitor financial performance, analyses profitability, identify cost drivers and explain variances from rolling forecasts, management plan and past years
• Extract insight from reports, generate commentaries and create PowerPoint Presentations for Management (C-level) reporting
• Actively liaise with relevant teams and product managers to uncover P&L variances
• Develop and support new processes or improve existing processes relating to financial planning and reporting
• Prepare, present, and lead presentations needed to C suite, executives and external meetings as required.
• Provide relevant, timely and accurate financial information to support key responsibility areas in controlling, including variance analysis of actual vs budget or forecasts and other ad-hoc cost analysis
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the company’s reputation and safeguarding the group by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to policy. Analyze large data sets to create sales & profit, overhead reports etc.
• Monitor financial performance, analyses profitability, identify cost drivers and explain variances from rolling forecasts, management plan and past years
• Extract insight from reports, generate commentaries and create PowerPoint Presentations for Management (C-level) reporting
• Actively liaise with relevant teams and product managers to uncover P&L variances
• Develop and support new processes or improve existing processes relating to financial planning and reporting
• Prepare, present, and lead presentations needed to C suite, executives and external meetings as required.
• Provide relevant, timely and accurate financial information to support key responsibility areas in controlling, including variance analysis of actual vs budget or forecasts and other ad-hoc cost analysis
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the company’s reputation and safeguarding the group by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to policy.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting / Business Administration or equivalent
• 7~10 years of relevant working experience in a similar capacity
• Strong MS Office Skills (Word, Excel, PPT)
• Experience of SAP / building financial / budgeting models preferred
• Excellent analytical, communication and interpersonal skills
• Good communication skills to engage stakeholders and present results to management

At ENGIE South East Asia, we set very ambitious target to help our Clients decarbonize through various pathways, i.e. energy efficiency projects, on-site utilities supply, district cooling systems, solar power generation, etc. And in every project we design, finance, build and operate the Assets with Performance guarantees over long terms.

As Finance Assistant, you will have to ensure that the organisation is in compliance with statutory requirements and internal procedures and policies on all accounting and tax activities. You will work with cross-functional teams and internal/external stakeholders to ensure that company achieve its performance targets. You will also be required to ensure that appropriate effective internal controls are in place and constantly drive for process improvements.

Reporting to the Deputy Finance Manager, you will work closely with other finance streams, cross functional teams and other internal/external stakeholders. You will be based in Singapore.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under Shared Service team, Finance Assistant responsibilities as follow:

· Manage daily accounts functions, Accounts Payable (AP), AR Receipt and reconciliation.

· Process supplier invoices /approval/ e-invoicing timely and accurately.

· Correct posting of entries and inter-company transactions.

· Ensure compliance with manual of authority (MOA), Standard operating procedures (SOP) and company policies, GST requirements.

· Assist GL to carry out month-end and year-end accounts closing.

· Prepare monthly schedules, review of supplier SOA and AP aging and supplier/audit reconciliation.

· Attend to payment queries from stakeholders.

· Follow up on long outstanding invoices, unreconciled/dispute items and sundry creditors. (Highlight any discrepancies, exceptional losses).

· Follow up on use of direct credit authorisations for collections.

· Supplier/Employee Master Data Creation & Maintenance.

· Assist to identify areas of improvement to streamline, simplify, standardize, digitalise and automate systems and processes.

· Besides duties listed above detailed in RACI Matrix, to perform other ad-hoc duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

· Diploma in Accounting/ Finance. Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.

· Hands-on, meticulous and detail oriented.

· Excellent organizational and communication skills.

· Self-motivated, independent, able to multitask and handle pressure well.

· Team player with positive attitude and a keen learner

The successful candidate will be awarded a 1 year contract with completion bonus.

Job Description:

• Responsible for managing and processing invoices for payment and ensure all AP transactions are processed timely and accurately.
• Review request of new vendor creation in accounting systems and ensure policy and procedures are strictly adhere to.
• Provide strong support and guidance to junior staff and able to take initiative to resolve disputes pertaining to Accounts Payable matters.
• Support Finance Manager with adhoc projects and tasks as needed.

Requirements for Specialist:

1. Degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent
2. Preferably 8 years’ experience in AP operational processes with some supervisory experience.
3. Willing to support Ad hoc tasks assigned by Finance Manager.
4. Hands-on experience with Microsoft office and ERP system.
5. Proficient in Excel
6. Independent and confident to carry out assignment in an efficient and effective manner
7. Meticulous, organised, pro-active and able to work under pressure
8. Effective communication skill in both spoken and written.
9. Preferably able to start work immediately

About WeCraft Group:

WeCraft Group is a boutique-sized multi-disciplinary design firm operating in the fields of architecture design, interior design, product and furniture design. project management and innovation consulting, located in the bustling hub of Singapore. Our work spans various domains such as residential, hospitality, yacht interiors, , Lifestyle Retail, restaurant and bar design, and product design. We are dedicated to transforming innovative ideas into high-quality, functional environments.

Location: Pasir Panjang, Singapore

Website: [WeCraft Group](https://wecraftgroup.com)

Instagram: @ wecraftgroup

Vision:

"Our mission is to craft environments of stellar quality, guiding the realization of dreams through inventive craftsmanship and collaboration with a global network of exceptional artisans, fabricators, and collaborators."

Role Overview:

We are looking for a skilled Accounting and Finance Executive to join our team. This role is crucial for maintaining the financial health of our company by managing day-to-day financial operations, and providing financial insights to support business decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

- Report to finance director

- Manage daily accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.

- Prepare quotations and invoices, and payment reminders

- Prepare accurate monthly financial statements and other financial reports.

- Assist with budget preparation and manage financial planning and analysis.

- Perform analysis of financial data and provide forecasting support.

- Assist in managing company ledgers and working capital.

- Implement and monitor payment transactions and conduct reconciliation of bank statements.

- Assist in taxation issues and prepare tax returns, ensuring timely submission.

Ideal Candidate:

- Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

- Certification in ACCA or related

- At least 3-5 years of experience in a finance role, preferably in the architecture or design

Reporting directly to VP Finance, the incumbent will be a Finance Business Partner with multiple finance disciplines as follows:

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong partnerships within Finance SSC (Finance Operations, Corporate Finance, Treasury and Risk), and across business departments.
• Represent Finance in projects execution from conceptual to operation.
• Accountable for the project deliverables by connecting within Finance SSC and across business departments.
• Managing financial and reporting aspects of projects by determining key drivers, driving the right set of analyses and presenting the conclusions together with Corporate Finance team to the Management team and the Executive Board.
• Ensure adequate and effective internal control systems are in place.
• Develop efficiencies and process improvements within the team’s work streams.
• Assist in any ad-hoc financial reporting and projects that may be assigned by Management.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting or Finance. Qualified CPA preferred.
• At least 10 years of post-qualification experience in commercial accounting and project management. Strong working knowledge of accounting, controlling and finance operations.
• Knowledge of SAP Hana.
• Experience in Energy sector preferred.
• Strong knowledge of planning and performance processes, including annual budget, monthly forecast and periodic business reviews.
• Independent, quick learner with demonstrated leadership skills.
• Visionary and strategic thinker with a proven track record for growing operations in a challenging environment.
• Team orientated, a “can do” attitude and flexible approach.
• Excellent time management skills and deadline driven.
• Strong presentation skills to present to high level stakeholders.

About GSH

Founded in 2002, Global Schools Foundation is a Singapore-headquartered, community-oriented education institution whose mission is to cultivate and nurture young minds into global leaders of the future and is significantly contributing to achieve significant learning outcomes for every child. In the last two decades, the Foundation has grown to 64 campuses in 11 countries. Our seven international schools are spread across Southeast Asia, the Middle East, South Asia, and East Asia.

Global Schools Group (GSG) is an education pioneer with a network of premier international schools. The Foundation schools infuse the best educational approaches from around the globe into a unique pedagogy which imparts value-based learning that goes beyond academics. The 64 GSG schools are spread across 11 countries in ASEAN & South Asia, Middle East and India which provide world class education to over 45,000 students from 70+ nationalities. The schools offer various curricula, including IB, Cambridge and CBSE.

Job Purpose

The role holder is responsible for providing leadership to the Regional Finance team of SEA, assisting in the development and implementation of Finance strategies, policies and procedures in the geography, and providing support to senior leadership team.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership

• Assist group finance head in the development and implementation of Finance policies and practices in the region.
• Lead finance controllers of SEA region.
• Supports the designs and delivery of Finance priorities and organizational strategies in line with the organization’s business plans
• Supports the design and implementation of the various systems to improve efficiency as the organization grows (e.g. Accounting, Budgeting/MIS, Statutory Audit)

Functional

• Develop relevant measurable performance metrics for the regional Finance team, and proactively tracks performance against the metrics to ensure fiscal control and financial feasibility
• Will be responsible for preparation and monitoring of budget. Need to work closely with the Country Directors, Principals, and other stakeholders to understand and gather information required for preparation of budget (e.g. number of new admissions, equipment requirements, etc.)
• Oversees the day-to-day financial/accounts operation, transactions and timely collection of fee and the team’s adherence to the organization’s accounting systems and standards.
• Responsible for ensuring the team’s compliance with all aspects of financial and internal control, financial and management reporting, business planning, statutory reporting, tax compliance, transaction processing and credit management in the country.
• Will lead and/or coordinate with all the stakeholders for timely and accurately monthly/annual books closure.
• Ensures prompt and accurate collation and analysis of monthly MIS for presentation to senior leadership team.
• Managing treasury function which includes but not limited to tracking of the outstanding loan in the country, monitoring of covenants and optimum utilization of fund.
• Will be actively involved for preparation of business model for acquisition and green field projects.
• Will be involved in acquisition and funding of new schools. Once school is acquired, he will be responsible and/or will work with integration team for complete finance integration.

Interaction

• Works closely with shared service team in India for day to day accounting, books closure and MIS work.
• Interact with other departments and academic team to support operational activities of the campus.
• Work with statutory and internal auditors for timely completion of audit.
• Builds strong networks and maintains good working relationships with internal and external partners to keep abreast of the current business climate and macroeconomic trends

People Focus

• Collaborates proactively with Human Resource to continuously increase competency within the function to meet future organizations needs through the development and recruitment of talent
• Leads the recruitment, selection, orientation, and training of employees in the shared services team of the function
• Builds and manages high performing teams within the function by providing leadership, role clarity, training and career development

Minimum Qualifications

• CA/CMA/CPA

Experience

• Atleast 20 years of post-qualification experience in accounts, audit, taxation, financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and MIS reporting.
• Must have lead a finance/accounts team for at least 5 years and worked in an organisation with Big4 auditors.
• Experience in integration and automations for ERP implementation
• Experience in education sector will be preferred.

Working Days

• 5.5 days
• On-site

SUMMARY

Report to: Head of Finance

You will handle a comprehensive range of accounting duties and assist the Head of Finance based in Hong Kong with financial and management reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.

Responsibilities shall include but not limited to daily and monthly accounting duties such as supervising external accounting firm in ensuring accurate execution of Accounts Payable & Receivable, assisting in month-end closing, preparation of monthly regional consolidated financial statements and support actively in budgeting and forecasting for countries in scope – Singapore, Malaysia and Australia.

THE ROLE

· Manage the annual audit process, addressing all queries from external auditors.

· Handle tax and transfer pricing inquiries from local tax authorities.

· Prepare checklist and consolidate documentation for annual corporate tax filing.

· Verify monthly / quarterly GST filings before submission to local authorities.

· Support actively in the financial planning, yearly budget and 4+8 forecast process.

· Responsible for Corporate Secretarial duties.

· Review and analyze full suite of month-end closing activities, including financial statements to ensure postings are done accurately in accordance in compliance with local regulations.

· Responsible for preparation of various financial reports across markets in scope, including:

• Daily Flash Report
• Monthly Sales Report
• Store Performance Report (TP v E2E)
• Monthly P&L statements with qualitative comments vs Budget / Forecast
• Monthly Cash Flow Report
• Monthly Intercompany Reconciliation

· Organize and participate in the annual stock count and generate stock discrepancy reports.

· Generate expense reports on a quarterly basis for active monitoring. Proactively alert stakeholders and to offer guidance on effective expense management from a financial perspective.

· Provide specific accounting instructions to the outsourced vendor related to AP & AR activities – e.g. the posting of specific cost centre and G/L lines

· Continuous maintenance of partnership with local appointed banks to facilitate cash flow related matters.

· Continuous maintenance of partnership with appointed local insurer brokers on claims related to damage shipments and missing inventory.

· Responsible for CITIES permit applications for Australia based on shipment frequency.

· Prepare audit pack for HQ.

· Support and lead Accounts Executive.

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business with 5 years of relevant experience

Experience in managing outsourced vendors relating to AP & AR activities

Proficient in forecasting and budgeting experience

Statutory reporting experience in Australia, Singapore and Malaysia

Experience with tax matters and internal/external audits

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Advanced Excel Skills (including pivot tables)

Highly motivated and collaborative team player with a proactive outlook

1. Payroll:

· Calculate workforce wages and wages related components. Eg, salary, incentives, cpf.

· Check if all the necessary documents related to wages are presented and acknowledged. Eg leave forms.

· Track and manage loans.

· Key all the data into company’s computerised system and remuneration chart.

· Weekly discussion with key management on wages and add/amend accordingly as per instruction.

2. Invoicing:

· Issuing invoices.

· Track and manage invoices.

· Monitor receivables.

3. Payments

· Issuing payments for company expenses. Eg, rental, utility, vehicles.

· Membership payment.

· GST and other required payments.

4. Bank Statement verification

· Reconciliation invoices.

· Update cheque bud and debit card statement.

· Update the debited amount in company’s database.

· Prepare statements for audits.

5. Preparation of documents for the following months.

· Attendance chart.

· Remuneration chart.

· Birthday vouchers.

6. Internal Audits

· Prepare and maintain pending receivables- monthly.

· Prepare and maintain site costings- monthly.

· Prepare and maintain cashflow forecast- monthly.

· Present the above with analysis to key appointment holders.

Any other duties as specified by key appointment holders

Description -

Let your passion for service come alive in your profession. You thrive on lending a helping hand in helping those who need assistance and always take responsibility to ensure all given tasks are completed promptly. If you have an outgoing personality and enjoy talking to people, and pride yourself in having a soothing and reassuring voice, you are warmly invited to apply to join our dynamic team.

As the service ambassador of our company, you will identify and address customers' uncertainties. You will offer solutions and lend a helping hand in alleviating their concerns. Your active listening and reassuring voice will come a long way in ensuring that our policyholders' enquiries are handled in a prompt and professional manner on a daily basis and that our Contact Centre remains the preferred way for our customers to reach us.

You will be required to:

• Attend to enquiries on various fronts, effectively maintaining our Contact Centre's high level of accessibility

• Empathize with customers, and offer clear and relevant advice

• Provide policy recommendations and refer customers to client advisers for more comprehensive explanations

• Perform post-case administration for future reference

Qualifications -

To join us as a Customer Service Officer (Contact Centre), you should:

• Have obtained NITEC cert, diploma or degree in any field. Relevant insurance certification will be an advantage

• Have at least 2 years of experience in customer service, preferably in a contact centre

• Enjoy people engagement and providing sound advice, have patience in dealing with complex problems

• Have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to answer queries clearly over the phone

• Be result-oriented and enjoy seeing tangible results of your hard work

This is a contract-based position, and attractive remunerations and monthly incentives will await you if you are a successful candidate.

Our contact centre is located within walking distance from Tampines MRT station. You should be able to commit to a 5-day work week from 9am to 6pm.

Responsible to develop innovative solutions to deliver Customer outcomes and drive growth while managing company risk/reward Interprets internal and external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services. Utilizes understanding of industry trends to inform decision making process.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Management of a team of people covering the full range of Distinct Area of Work (DAW) within the Commercial Finance family. This DAW also covers generalists responsible for driving commercial finance operating rhythms by providing centralized finance reporting capabilities, commercial productivity metrics, commercial forecasting, and contribute to the overall business growth. Lead commercial financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and analysis while supporting regional sales / commercial teams.
• Developing expertise within function. Growing reputation within the organization. Includes roles that are experts in their discipline, providing professional or thought leadership. Influences policy and ensures delivery within own function, linking with other functions of the organization. May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity. Presents business solutions to leaders in functional area. Communicates complex messages and negotiates mainly internally with others to adopt a different point of view. Influences peers to take action and may negotiate with external partners, vendors, or customers.
• Has major influence on small business unit, a segment within a larger business unit, a family within a Function or a P&L business segment and has ownership/influence over budgets. The role is guided by functional policy. The role influences policy/operating guidelines about important subjects.
• Leads others to find creative solutions to address complex problems that may impact the organization. Has the ability to evaluate quality of information received and questions conflicting data for analysis. Uses multiple internal and external resources outside of own function to help arrive at a decision.
• Partner with International sales general manager and APAC project manager to drive financial rigor and outcomes for the business
• Own APAC Sales & Margin planning preparations for planning sessions by coordinating with the S&OP team and the PM organization to drive accuracy in assumptions of operational milestone
• Daily management of billings & collections with project teams; Own cost control through reviews of outbound transportation and C&I with project managers

Required Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you would possess the following qualification, skills and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting from a local or internationally recognized institution.
• 6-8 years of progressive experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis is essential.
• As this role contributes to the overall P&L of the business, deep understanding of commercial finance functions and processes is essential.
• Demonstrated leadership ability, including at least 1 year of experience in managing and developing a global team of 3-4 is a must.
• Previous experience in finance capacity within large engineering or energy organization is a must.
• Proven track record of success in a complex, matrixed multinational organization.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong communications, interpersonal and influencing skills
• Strong problem solving skills
• Strong interpersonal, demonstrates accountability and influencing skills
• Ability to work independently
• Demonstrated ability to drive projects to completion
• Able to interface effectively with all levels of the organization and external customers
• Understands business plan and drives specific tasks required to meet the criteria

• Position: Financial Analyst/Advisor
• Location: Near Raffles MRT
• Working hours: 5 days, Mon to Fri (9.00am to 5.00pm)
• Salary (commensurate on experience): Up to $4700 +Bonus + 14 days annual leave
• Duration: Permanent
• Industry: Accounting Firm- MNC
• Career progression : Supported to obtain a globally-recognized accounting qualification, along with job-specific training and mentoring by experienced accounting professionals.

Main Responsibilities:

• Assist with the analysis of financial and operating data provided
• Provide advisory to the clients
• Analyse financial information

Requirements:

• Previous accounting or finance experience is considered an advantage;
• Degrees in financial or technical subjects are preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Words and Outlook;
• Willing to travel at short notice.

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Deputy Consulting Director (APAC)

Reg no.: R2090601 | EA No: 13C6684

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The Vaccines Finance Director Greater China and Intercontinental ensures ambitious, aligned & effective Plans and Forecasts as well as supports performance management and optimization through regular analysis, business insights and right balance of risks and opportunities. This role enables and builds strong commercial business cases for the GC&I region including launches and BD support. The scope includes providing partnering, decision support, financial analysis, and performance management for Vaccines in the GC&I region. It requires highly effective partnering with a range of roles including Regional/Area Finance Heads, Vaccines Markets Leaders, Vaccines Financial Leaders, and Vaccines Financial Partners in the Local Operating Companies (LOCs). Key interfaces will include both commercial and financial roles across a full spectrum of seniority and geographies. Success in the role requires strong influencing and interpersonal skills, ability to understand market dynamics in different markets (tenders, private markets, etc), work with a wide range of people and cultures and operate effectively in a complex matrix environment.

Key Responsibilities

• You will support building robust Vaccines plans in line with ambition, targets, and supply plans through engagement with and challenging the LOCs, Vaccines Markets Leaders and Vaccines Financial Leaders. This will include preparation of the relevant decks, performance and scenarios analysis for Plan, MYE and LQE discussions outlining the assumptions and Risks and Opportunities.
• You lead and drive alignment between the Regions and Global Vaccines on mutually agreed forecasts and plans, including rolling forecasts, as well as building strong & aligned Risks and Opportunities.
• You partner with senior management in the region and GVC enabling effective strategy and decision making, covering Sales, P&L and Balance Sheet, which are informed by critical business analysis and insights in the following areas - contracting, tenders, BDs, etc.
• You support monthly performance reviews (MPRs) to influence effective decision making in the business, including analysing performance and resource allocation, adapting priorities, and identifying actions to close the gaps.
• You support financial aspects and negotiations of business development activities in the GC&I.
• You support preparation to launches and FRCs for the region actively collaborating with VFLs, VMLs, region and markets to enable launch planning and decision making, providing key inputs and insights, supporting launch modelling and being a reference point for forecast reviews ahead of FRC.
• You actively participate in the Actual closing process on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis providing the relevant analysis and insights to the Vaccines and regional teams.
• You will support the preparation of the quarterly press releases covering GSK Vaccines business in GC&I via analysis of actual results, relevant business insights and partnering with the region and markets.
• You actively influence and participate in the extended Finance Leadership Teams for GC&l and Global Vaccines and are a key member of the Global Demand Review Meeting.
• You provide business insights (variance analysis monthly consensus forecast vs latest financial forecasts / supply / risks and opportunities) for the monthly Regional S&OP.
• You ensure the leverage of CCC+ reports to increase Forecast Accuracy, reduce Bias and enable business insights, while reducing duplication of work across local, regional, and global teams.
• You act as ambassador of changes in ways of working and financial processes and systems transformation to accelerate implementation and increase efficiency.
• You will provide support to the GC&I region on other projects and analysis required outside of Vaccines business up to 25% of time.

Why You?

Basic qualifications

• Degree in Economics, Business or Finance
• Min 8 years of experience in demonstrating advanced financial knowledge of accounting, model analysis, evaluation, forecasting and strategic planning.
• Min 5 years of experience working within a complex non-finance matrix team.

Preferred qualifications

• lnternationally recognized MBA or Finance qualification or through strong senior level experience
• Pharmaceutical industry experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and lead discussions with Senior Leaders.
• Effective options analysis, scenario planning and decision making.
• Good knowledge of GSK Finance standards, systems and processes
• Finance experience related to Core Commercial Cycle, Manufacturing (especially vaccines) and Commercial preferred.

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).

Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.

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Purpose of the Job

Reporting to Head of Finance to support the finance department in carrying out the responsibilities of the team

Roles & Responsibilities

· Journal entries

· Verification of invoices

· Closing of monthly accounts

· Identify risk area in course of work

· Statutory audit

· Statutory Statistics

· Any other accounting task when assigned

Subordinate activities

· Individual Contributor

Job Requirements

· Diploma or Degree in Accounting or equivalent

· At least 5 years of relevant experience and able to handle full sets of accounts

· Audit and commercial experience required

· Ability to produce accurate and quality work within tight deadlines

The Finance Assistant will be responsible for maintaining the daily operations of accounting functions. This includes assisting with data entry and ensuring the accuracy and upkeep of financial records. Additionally, the role involves aiding in the preparation of reports and supporting sales reconciliation processes. Alongside these core duties, the Finance Assistant will undertake general administrative tasks and assist with various ad-hoc projects as needed.

This is a 6 months contract with possibility to convert to permanent. Interns and fresh graduates welcome.

Role Responsibilities

· Maintain daily operations of accounting functions

· Help with data entry and maintenance of financial records

· Assist in preparation of reports

· Assist with sales reconcilation

· Perform general administration tasks and other ad-hoc tasks and projects

Required Education and Experience:

· Good verbal and written communication skills

· Excel skills (Including but not limited Vlookup, Pivot Table)

· Good interpersonal skills, organizational skills, problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

· Resourcefulness and quick thinking.

· Must be trustworthy and able to work with confidential data.

· Ability to prioritize tasks and handle numerous assignments simultaneously.

As an Accountant /Associate Finance Manager, you will be part of the Reporting Team, responsible for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing. You will also manage financial transactions and cash management activities across Affle group and its subsidiaries. Your responsibilities will include handling of full set company/subsidiary accounts, maintaining accurate cashbook records on a daily and weekly basis, updating bank balances, processing payments, and ensuring that all transaction schedules are updated in a timely and accurate manner.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Reporting Support:

o Handle full set of company/subsidiary account

o Responsible for the overall accounting and tasks that include (not limiting to) AR&AP processes, GL account, reconciliation of subsidiary account

o Updating audit schedules

o Provide monthly financial data and analysis for financial reporting according to FRS

o Participate in and liaise with auditors for month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing processes

2. Cash Management:

o Monitor and manage the multicurrency cashbook of the group and its subsidiaries

o Maintain daily & weekly cashbook entries and reconcile bank balances

o Maintain monthly net cash balances report (AR&AP balance)

3. Payment Processing:

o Initiate and process payments (cheque and online payments) to suppliers, vendors, and other stakeholders (not limited to conversion, OPEX, Interco, acquisitions and payroll related transactions)

o Update and record all bank transactions and bills accurately into the accounting system

4. Transaction Schedules:

o Update and maintain transaction schedules for accounts payable and other relevant group and subsidiary accounts

o Update Monthly exchange rate

o Maintain cost allocation schedule for intercompany OPEX cross charges

o Provide regular updates on transaction statuses and discrepancies as and when required

5. Compliance and Controls:

o Ensure compliance with internal policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements

o Support internal and external audits related to cash and transactions

Qualifications:

• Degree in Accountancy or Finance or Chartered Account or equivalent professional qualification

• At least 5 years of related experience in related field is required

• Able to meet tight deadlines

• Able to follow instructions diligently to ensure that deliverables are understood and achieved while maintaining a critical mindset to find ways in future workflows improvement

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Google docs and Cloud applications

• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems (eg. Oracle, Quickbooks, SAP)

• Proactive, committed, independent, meticulous & responsible

• Possess strong analytical skills, problem solving skills, resourceful and eye for detail

• Possess strong interpersonal, organization and communication skills

Able to start work immediately or within a short notice period is preferred

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