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.

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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

Globibo is a comprehensive Conference Technology Company as well as an International Language Service & Training Provider. We are the largest Integrated Event Technology Provider in South East Asia and benchmark for quality interpretation and translation based on international standards. As the partner of all major Embassies, Organizations and International Companies, we focus on the customization of our services to specific needs. We are pioneers in research-driven learning methods and innovative learning aids. For more information please visit www.globibo.com.

Your Impact

You will work Client, Partners and Project Teams to ensure that Customer / Vendor invoices are properly booked, payments are made/accounted for and financial accuracy and transparency are retained. You will work on optimizing the processes and systems to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of accounting processing as well as management information systems.

Your Responsibilities

• Account Receivable: Create Customer Invoices and follow up on payments
• Account Payable: Review, book and prioritize vendor / partner invoices & payments
• Balance Sheets: Book & Monitor Balance sheet items like Accruals, Assets Ledgers, Loans
• Controlling: Monitor integrity of financial statements and annotate developments
• Procurement: Identify partners and commercial models
• Administration: Support Management & Project team with administrative tasks

Offered Benefits

• Sales Incentive Scheme
• Solid Induction Programme with personal mentor
• Best functional training program in the industry
• Personal Development Plan with weekly coaching and external training
• Flexible work schedule and place
• Quirky office environment
• Exposure to leadership development program
• Access to the latest tech and gadgets

AstraZeneca is a leading global biopharmaceutical company. We believe the best way we can help patients is to focus on breakthrough science to uncover disease mechanisms and develop novel, targeted therapies that interact with them. This is at the heart of our purpose as a company: to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines.

The Singapore Country Finance Business Partner is a key local role, providing robust and insightful decision support to the management team to enable the delivery of our financial objectives at both operational and strategic levels. The role involves forecasting, planning, and analysis that drive a commercially focused business and promote an optimized and focused performance culture. This role will also act as Finance Business Partner to the Singapore business providing financial guidance and support needed for key business decisions. This includes responsibilities such as identifying business risks and opportunities, finding pragmatic approaches to challenges, and supporting the implementation of solutions and post-implementation reviews.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Singapore

• Serve as a member of the Singapore country leadership team (CLT)
• Provide financial advice and counsel to CLT and responsible for supporting the team on strategy development and execution, resource allocation, portfolio management, and opportunity identification and maximization
• Responsible for developing and maintaining sound financial processes, including supporting systems, for budgets, latest forecasts, and local management reports.
• Leads the market Budget and Long-Range Plan submissions to Area Finance in accordance with defined group reporting requirements.
• Leads communication and alignment with Area Finance regarding financial submissions requirements.
• Close collaboration with Global Finance Services to ensure forecast and actual data loaded into multiple financial reporting applications and management reports are accurate and aligned.
• Responsible for obtaining a solid understanding of the market and global AstraZeneca portfolio of brands and functional areas along with key business drivers, risk factors, and trends and applying this knowledge.
• Provide commercial insights to cross-functional teams and support business growth through rigorous evaluation of P&L, key business drivers, and understanding of risks and opportunities.
• Identifies and implements continuous improvement opportunities for the planning and reporting processes.
• Assist in preparation of presentations, reports, and associated analysis for the market CLT, CFO, and Country President requests.
• Supports ad-hoc reporting requirements and financial analysis for local and group management.
• Perform International reporting as needed.
• Be an active member of CLT meetings, providing leadership and support in initiatives that promote organization culture that is in line with AZ values.
• Provide relevant finance training to non-finance personnel when necessary.

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree at an accredited College or University (degree in Finance or Accounting preferred)
• >10 years of post-qualification experience, with minimum
• 5 years in a managerial role of similar nature in commercial organizations
• Skill in analyzing and solving issues related to controllership areas
• Experience in working with senior management in a matrix environment

Desirable Requirements:

• Demonstrated continuous personal growth and learning agility throughout the leadership journey
• Pharmaceutical or other regulated industry experience highly desirable

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

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.

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.

Responsibilities:

· Responsible for the company’s consolidation, reconciliation, budget & forecast, cost management, financial analysis and business activity reports

· Assist in preparation of materials and reports for Board, Audit and other Committee Meetings

· Assist in the financial year-end process which includes co-ordination with all company entities for reporting and the preparation of company financial statement

· Handle tax matters which would include the quarterly GST filing, corporate tax computation and transfer pricing compliance

· Monitor and report deviation of revenue and expenses including key value drivers

· Liaise with auditors, financial institutes, government agencies, company secretary, tax and accounting agents

· Any ad-hoc duties as assigned

Requirements:

· Bachelor’s Degree or professional qualification in Accounting

· At least 3-5 years of relevant working experience in audit/group consolidation of accounts

· Meticulous, Strong analytical skills and proficient in MS Office

· Good knowledge of Singapore Financial Reporting Standards

Job Description & Requirements:

We're looking for a meticulous and detailed individual with a flair for numbers to join our Human Resource & Finance team on a full-time basis. You should be someone who understands the brand and embodies our values.

We offer attractive salary packages, benefits and career growth potential. The current position offered will be Human Resource & Finance Administrator or such other post as determined by the Employer, its holding company or its associate or subsidiary companies (together called the "Group").

Responsibilities include:

• Tabulating and processing payroll for all full-time and part-time employees
• Coordinating hiring efforts by screening resumes of potential candidates and arranging for interviews with relevant personnel in the organization
• Drafting employment contracts and filing employee records
• Handling work pass applications, renewals, and issuance
• Processing work orders, supplier invoices, purchase orders, expenses claims and account payments
• Assisting the Finance Manager with credit control processes, budget planning, and expense analysis
• Preparing and submitting GST and other periodic tax returns
• Updating bank matters, bank reconciliation and banking of cash and cheque
• Maintaining a digital record of all financial transactions, documents, and supplier information
• Compiling financial data to prepare monthly revenue reports and ensuring that accounts are accurate and up to date
• Ordering office supplies, equipment and updating inventory
• Recording changes to staff members' information if needed
• Reporting to superiors, directors and assisting with any other matters required

Skills & Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or any relevant field
• Practical experience with accounting software (such as QuickBooks), spreadsheets (such as MS Excel), and databases (such as MS Access)
• Personable team player with strong communication skills
• Ability to learn and adapt to new software and processes
• A solid understanding of bookkeeping procedures including crediting and debiting appropriate accounts, posting entries to ledger accounts, and reconciling accounts
• Attention to detail and ability to perform tasks with accuracy and efficiency in mind
• Excellent analytical skills and financial prowess
• Good organizational and time-management skills
• High levels of integrity and ability to handle confidential information

Love for Our Second Nature is an added bonus!

Please apply by sending in your CV and cover letter to [email protected].

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.

The Senior Financial Analyst will be responsible for supporting business decision and financial management of assigned business across Asia Pacific. The role will be required to actively engage and at the country/region/global level(s) to assist key decision-making.

Detailed Responsibilities include:

• Support financial business decision support to regional marketing and finance leadership by effectively identifying and framing results through financial analysis. Individual will need to partner closely with country, region and global teams.
• Support portfolio management discussions and investment analysis to drive sustainable growth.
• Support regional Mid Term Planning (MTP) process, review and consolidate country submissions, and prepare management review decks. Requires close collaboration with regional commercial, Strategic Insights & Analytics (SI&A) and country/global finance teams.
• Analyze regional platform P&L’s and provide insights to influence markets for performance improvement and resource allocation.
• Partner with cross functional teams such as supply chain on S&OP/IBP, Inventory Planning
• Continuously improve operational efficiency by understanding requirement and collaborating with stakeholders
• Coordinate and support any global submissions

Other Duties include:

• Supports ad hoc requests / projects
• Supports continuous improvement activities like portfolio optimization in each platform
• Participates in training to increase knowledge & skill

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Required Years of Related Experience: 6 Years
• Strong analytical skills, good communication and business partnership skills, strong collaboration and learning agility

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred Area of Study: Finance/Accounting, CPA, CMA or other financial certification
• Preferred Related Industry Experience (if applicable): MedTech, healthcare experience preferred

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of general finance/accounting processes.
• Strong influencer, independent thinking and strong planning/prioritization are critical to success.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint is required.

To support daily finance matters.

• Assist in handling full spectrum of HR functions including recruitment & onboarding AR duties – Assist to prepare invoices and timely update of incoming receipts in the accounting system. Prepare Ageing report and following up with customers on all outstanding payments.
• Assist to upkeep of fixed asset register.
• AP duties – Assist to post invoices, prepare payments, checking of cash claims and processing of payments.
• Assist in year-end audit process.
• Assist in month-end closing.
• Assist to perform stock-take and reconcile inventories.
• Any other responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time

EDUCATION

• Diploma in Accountancy or equivalent discipline

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

• Ability to multi-task and meet tight timelines.
• Meticulous and process-driven
• Minimum 2 to 3 years of relevant experience. Experience in the Healthcare/Retail industry will be advantageous.
• Proficient in both English and Chinese. Chinese is a must as the job requires communication with Chinese-speaking associates.
• Proficient in MS Office and familiar with Navision and Hyperion preferably
• Resourceful and independent with strong ability to work in a team.

Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, you shall monitor and comply with financial reporting guidelines, prepare and review annual budget, prepare financial statements, perform budgetary controls and manage arrears. You shall be required to ensure proper records of transactions and drive strong financial controls. In addition, you are responsible for grants and assets management, inter-funds transfers, tax reporting etc.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Accounting / Finance related / ACCA
• Meticulous and can work independently and as a team player
• Possesses minimum 5 years of relevant experience
• Strong analytical thought process and able to handle tight timeline and stress
• Working location: West

By submitting any application or resume to us, you will be deemed to have agreed and consented to us disclosing your personal information to prospective employers for their consideration.

We regret only short-listed candidate will be notified.

Registration No: R1221775

EA License No: 20C0426 (Elitez & Associates Pte Ltd)

General Overview

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join our finance team. As an Analyst, you will be

responsible for a full spectrum of the Financial Planning & Analysis role including budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and analysis.

Roles and Responsibilities

The candidate shall be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Data-mine and analyse monthly financial results against budget/forecast, establish trends, identify and analyse cost drivers, work with the business groups to understand and provide variance commentary
• Preparation of management reports (financial analysis and business reports) for Management, Board and Shareholders, and other internal stakeholders
• Business partnering role for cost management and other finance related matters
• Engage and influence cross-functional stakeholders

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Develop budgets and forecasts.
• Hands-on interfacing with Business Groups to establish assumptions and justifications.
• Analyse and review reasonableness of budget and forecasts submissions, consolidation and preparation of reports and presentations for review and approval

Others

• The candidate shall also participate in special projects and oversee other responsibilities as directed by the reporting manager from time to time

Work Experience

• At least 5 years of working experience with minimum 3 years in financial analyst / management reporting in a large organisation
• Experience in high-end ERP system is required (SAP S4 Hana preferred)
• Candidates from oil and gas industry or other complex utility infrastructure will be considered favourably

Education Requirements

• Degree in Accountancy / ACCA / CPA or equivalent.

Performance Criteria

• Analytical, quick-thinking, resourceful, and independent.
• Process oriented, with strong data-mining skills and a sharp eye for details. Able to deep dive into the data and be inquisitive and ask questions to fully understand the information.
• Advanced working knowledge of MS Office applications, particularly MS Excel and Powerpoint.
• Manages relationships with Business Owners at the working level well with clear and strong communication abilities.

Job Description & Requirements

• Process transactions accurately and efficiently

• Simple accounting / bookkeeping duties

• Issue receipts/invoice/summons, including cashiering duties

• Prepare journal entries into accounting system

• Prepare accounting statements (e.g. trial balances, P&L, inventory lists, etc)

• Issue cheque payments, process claims

• Answer residents’ queries (both inbound calls and outbound calls)

• Update system on call notes pertaining to correspondences with residents

• Assist in follow up paperwork (e.g. issue of statement of accounts, etc)

• Liaise with banks, lawyers, etc as part of the day-to-day operational process

• Assist with daily & monthly financial closing activities

• Handle general administrative duties

• Any other duties as prescribed by the Finance Manager

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 Assistant

This position reports to the Regional Finance Manager.

We are looking for a meticulous and enthusiastic Finance Assistant with a genuine interest in business and accounting to join our Finance team and be involved in our daily finance and accounting operation duties.

We offer a great springboard for bright minds to become an integral contributor to the growth story of one of the world’s largest communication agency. We seek someone who is sharp, flexible and agile.

Responsibilities:

· Partial set of accounts, AP entries, bank reconciliation

· Processing of employees’ monthly expense claims

· To ensure absolute accuracy and timely record of accounting transactions and management reporting and schedules

· Prepare outgoing payables and providing payment advice

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

Requirements:

· Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Management etc.

· A team player, portraying a friendly disposition with demonstrated proficiency in written and verbal communication skills in English

· Knowledge on Microsoft Office especially Excel and PowerPoint will be an added advantage

· Ability to maintain clear and accurate financial records

· Meticulous with strong attention to detail

· Knowledge in SAP system will be advantageous

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

Job Responsibilities:

• Handle the company's overall accounts, prepare the company's financial statements, complete consolidated statements, conduct financial analysis, and provide various financial reports to the company's management;
• Establish and maintain good relationships with banks, tax or other financial institutions, and be able to perform tax declaration work;
• Participate in the review of various contracts, and participate in the approval of internal and external payments and various fee payments in various contracts;
• Develop, maintain and improve the company's financial management procedures and policies;
• Responsible for personnel training and team building.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor degree or above in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics or related disciplines;
• Familiar with Singapore tax laws and other laws and regulations;
• Have more than 5 years of experience in finance, taxation, and accounting general ledger, and be proficient in completing consolidated statements;
• Excellent written and verbal communication in fluent English and Mandarin.

Note:

-If you are interested in this position, you can also directly send your resume to [email protected].

-This position involves three rounds of interviews that will be conducted in Mandarin.

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.

Job Description

The candidate will work at the Coastal Protection and Flood Resilience Institute Singapore (CFI) at the National University of Singapore (NUS), performing finance and procurement duties and supporting the administration activities at the institute.

Duties & Responsibilities

The role is to support in day-to-day financial operations within CFI, working closely with the Manager (HR/Admin/Finance/Procurement).

PROCUREMENT
• Together with the Principal Investigators for the purchase of material and equipment.
• Review procurement documents and ensure that the documents comply with the University Procurement Policy and Procedures.
• Working with the Central Procurement Office (CPO) to administer quotation and tender process.

FINANCE
• Processing invoices and request for payment.
• Assisting principal investigators relating to their claims.
• Raise journal for error correction, fund transfer and inter-university departments billing.
• Withholding tax management.
• Fixed asset management.
• Quarterly reporting on CFI account.

ADMINISTRATION
• Assist in Institute administration.
• Assist in onboarding/offboarding of institute members.
• Assist Manager (Administration) in human resource related matters.
• Any other ad-hoc initiatives and assignments undertaken by the Institute.

Job Requirements

• Possess at least a Bachelor Degree
Willing to face challenging situations and comfortable with change in a fluid environment within the institute.
• General knowledge of local funding bodies and grant regulations.
• Must have an advanced application of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PPT, etc.).
• Hands-on, analytical, empathetic, creative, passionate professional committed to ongoing progress.
• Possess positive and can-do attitude.
• Inclusive and a genuine team player.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Open to fixed term contract

• You will report to the Finance Executive and handle customer inquiries, cashiering tasks, and prepare Statement of Accounts (SOA) when needed.
• The role involves performing Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) functions, finance reconciliation, and other additional tasks assigned.

Requirements

• We welcome both experienced individuals with at least 1 year of relevant finance experience and entry-level candidates to apply.
• Being a team player with strong interpersonal and organizational skills is essential.
• We are looking for someone people-oriented, willing to learn, and the work schedule is 5.5 days a week with an alternate Saturday off.
• The working location is in the West.

Reg no. R1659970

Job Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively with Manufacturing Sales Unit team to address their business goals, initiatives and projects, including but not limited to operation improvement, ROI evaluation and NPD project modelling.
• Provides high-quality financial analysis and commentary for business performance reviews to support senior management making decisions for key business development opportunities
• Works closely with business teams and FEC for financial planning, budgeting and operation matters across all operation regions.
• Manages all aspects of budgeting, planning, and forecasting activities. Monitor budget execution and utilization. Perform evaluation on budget utilization and performance
• Seeks opportunities to systematic solution targeting for efficiency, data accuracy and promptness.
• Conducts decision-support analyses that provides real-time and accurate financial information draws insights from such analyses to make recommendations to the Management team, as well as relevant finance stakeholders
• Gets hands-on and influence others in resolving issues and exploring new opportunities as they arise.
• Supports any other ad-hoc projects.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics or equivalent
• At least 5 years of working experience in finance or relevant analytical field
• Demonstrated ability to translate strong technical capabilities into commercial judgement
• Independent and self-motivated in a fast paced and rapidly changing environment where new business initiatives are frequently introduced
• Be comfortable with large volumes of complex data and presenting findings to management
• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritise workload
• Curious in continuous learning and strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with multi-functional teams to drive the alignment and actions
• Excellent command of both spoken and written English
• Good know-how in MS Office and Power BI

Job Position Purpose / Summary

Manage the accounting to reporting, taxation, risk management and treasury to provide the essential administrative financial services, including the development and maintenance of the appropriate processes and framework to preserve company assets and manage risk, and ensure the financial results are accurately reported to management, shareholders and appropriate external parties. Must be able to apply analytical skills beyond the traditional functions of finance and to bring them to bear on a broad range of commercial issues.

Provide financial expertise and act as counsel to Business Leader regarding business strategy, managing company’s profit & loss and balance sheet including coordinating the business planning and forecasting activities.

Job Position Accountabilities / Expectations

Controllership

• Design, implement and maintain a strong “best practice” framework of internal controls ensuring the financial integrity of our financial condition and results.
• Design, implement and maintain world class financial control systems including but not limited to (i) all balance sheet accounts reconciled on a monthly basis in each entity, (ii) Periodic balance sheet reviews with the Finance Director (iii) Maintenance of an appropriate delegation of authority matrix.
• Along with internal controls, coordinate and manage the company’s statutory records and requirements, shareholder requirements and risk management program and ensure strong corporate governance.
• Direct and coordinate the preparation of financial reports and forecasts consistent with local accounting standards and shareholder requirements.
• Manage a 3rd party outsourced vendor for book-keeping and accounting if necesary.
• Manage the corporate accounting to reporting functions, to ensure the financial results are accurately reported to management, shareholders and appropriate external parties under IFRS, local GAAP and appropriate tax legislation.
• Preparation and finalization of monthly close activities and review of Balance sheet schedules
• Direct and manage the taxation accounting, planning, and reporting requirements consistent with local regulatory requirements, respective laws, and overall corporate objectives
• oordinate various audits including Statutory, Tax Audits, Internal Audits and preparation of Transfer Pricing documentation (if necessary).
• Direct and coordinate the management of the company’s Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions to provide essential administrative support to all business units.
• Manage cash flows and working capital within the entities ensuring appropriate working capital.
• Direct and coordinate the management of short and long-term funds and associated risks of foreign exchange and interest risk exposure.
• Identify and make recommendations that optimize business processes and improve financial and other internal controls.

2. Business Partnership

• Use financial expertise and counsel to provide insightful analysis, commentary and bring balance regarding strategy, sales performance and actions, knowledge of business objectives and priorities. Act as counsel to Regional Business Leader regarding how best to manage country P/L.
• Work closely with Regional Business Head, Commercial and Sales Team for pricing, product costing and margin optimization plans in line with business objective.
• Act as a source of fiscal rigor and rationale in assessing strategic direction, sales commitments, rebate calculations and feasibility of sales activities.
• To coordinate the quarterly forecasts and the annual budget. To lead the review and analysis of the plan/forecast with relevant stakeholders.
• To analyse and provide explanation for major deviation from the Plan and Forecast.

Key Relationships / Customer Expectations

INTERNAL: Finance Director & Regional Business Leader

Key Leadership Behavior

• Continuously Improve
• Think Customer
• Relationship building
• Strategic thinking and operational excellance

Qualifications / Education / Experience / Skills Required

• Qualified CA with 12-15 years’ experience in Finance & Accounts function, with 4-5 years in a regional role.
• Knowledge or prior experience with SAP S4 Hana, Oracel Netsuite BPC, and other systems as needed.
• Quality Management, Problem Solving, Process Improvement, Statistical Analysis,Financial Skills, Expert-level analytical and financial modeling skills,
• Strategic thinking, Ability to influence and persuade,
• Exposure to the diverse geographies of SEA, Midder East, India sub continent
• Hands-on experience managing an outsourced vendor.
• Ability to manage a cross-national team across the region and be culturally savvy.
• Ability to multitask and meet constant deadlines.

Specialized or Essential Knowledge Required

• Business Partnering
• Transactional Level of ERP experience in mandatory
• Accounting
• Reporting
• Oracle Netsuite experience is desirable)

Key Responsibilities

• Match purchase orders, delivery receipts, and vendor invoices to ensure consistency
• Resolve discrepancies through communication with relevant departments
• Handle invoice processing, receive, review, code and enter invoices into the system
• Reconcile vendor statements with accounts payable records.
• Investigate and resolve any discrepancies or missing documents.
• Record accruals for expenses incurred but not yet invoiced.
• Manage prepayments and ensure proper accounting treatment.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures in accounts payable processes.
• Verify the accuracy of payment requests and ensure proper authorization
• Prepare payment batches for approval by management
• Maintain vendor accounts, including accurate contact information and payment terms
• Resolve issues or discrepancies with vendors regarding invoices and payments
• Verify receipts and approvals before reimbursement.
• Match purchase orders, delivery receipts, and vendor invoices to ensure consistency.
• Support internal and external audit processes related to payables transactions and inventory
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in accounts payable procedures.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as procurement and receiving, to streamline processes and improve communication.
• Involve in the implementation of ERP and POS Project
• Any ad-hoc duties assigned by Management

Qualifications and Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in accounting or equivalent fields with minimum 2 years of Account Payables experience
• Experience in handling large volume of transactions, preferably in F&B, Retail, E-Commerce Industry
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Good team player with positive attitude and able to work multi-tasks.
• Ability to work independently and able to meet deadline for closing

Job Description & Requirements

• Process outgoing payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures
• Take responsibility for the day-to-day processing of all purchase invoices for a portfolio of companies ensuring that invoices are checked and prices are correct and that any discrepancies are investigated and dealt with appropriately
• Ensure that invoices are authorised for payment by relevant department or project managers and matched to purchase orders where applicable
• Reconcile the accounts payable ledger to ensure that all bills and payments are accounted for and properly posted.
• Ensure that invoices are recorded and entered into the ACCPACC system using the appropriate account codes and that payments are posted on the system appropriately
• Follow authorisation of invoices organise payment runs, scanning invoices and preparing cheques for mailing
• Verify and investigate discrepancies, if any, by reconciling vendor accounts and monthly vendor statements
• Facilitate payment of invoices due by sending bill reminders and contacting clients
• Generate reports detailing accounts payables status
• Understands compliance issues around accounts payable processes (GST, etc.)

Requirements and skills

• Good understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable principles
• Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
• Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers
• Positive and flexible approach to work