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

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

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

Requirements:

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

Guidelines for Applicants:

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

Job Title: Assistant Finance Manager - Treasury
Location: Singapore

Reports to: Finance Operations Manager

Business Context

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

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

Brief

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

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

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

Main Accountabilities

Exposure management

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

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

Lead Cash Forecasting and Liquidity Management

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

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

Banking

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

Financial Accounting

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

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

Governance and Compliance

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

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

Insurance Management

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

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

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

Minimum Requirements:

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

Experience Required:

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

Job Skill Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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

Job title – Finance Controller

Location – Singapore

Job model – Hybrid

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

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

Your key responsibilities

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

We bring

• A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset.
• A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome.
• A firm belief that working together with our customers is the key to achieving great things.
• An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future.
• A supportive environment where you’re empowered to grow and share your ideas.
• An inclusive and multicultural team with respect for everyone.

You bring

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

Equal opportunities commitment

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

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

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

About dsm-firmenich

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

www.dsm-firmenich.com

Summary

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

Description

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

The following are the essential tasks that the role entails:

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

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

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

JOB SCOPE

Preparing financial report

Preparing tax documents

Assisting with audit

Processing bank transfer request

Reconciling bank deposit

Preparing invoices to other debtors

Handling records of company fixed asset

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

Processing employees salary and CPF submission

Preparing operation staff worksheet –OT, holidays, etc.

Monitoring employees leave and medical benefit

Preparing letter of appointment, providing HR & Admin support

Handling company petty cash for staff claims

Providing support related to Finance matter

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.

ROLE DESCRIPTION

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

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

· Manage the day-to-day financial operations.

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

· Prepare quarterly GST and handle of taxation matters.

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

· Assist in any ad-hoc duties

REQUIREMENTS:

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

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

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

We are inviting candidates for the position of:

Finance Executive

Responsibilities:

From beginning

- Accounts Receivables: billing to clients in accordance to contract

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

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

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

- Ensure journal vouchers are maintained and filed accurately

- Preparation of Daily and Monthly Bank Reconciliation

- Check accuracy of expense claims of staff

- Assist in preparing GST Report and filing of Withholding Tax

- Assist with Annual Audit

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

- Balance sheet reconciliations and in-depth knowledge of SAP

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

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

- Will be trained for the monthly closing and forecast

- Regional exposure to SEAO (8 countries)

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

Requirements:

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

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

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

• Working knowledge of SAP is highly advantageous

• Experience working for MNCs with dynamic ERP system

• Experience in advertising business or service industry is preferred.

• Demonstrated proficiency in written and verbal communications skills in English

• Friendly disposition

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

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

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

Job Description

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

Job Requirements

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

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.

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Finance Director – SG Food, your responsibility is to build a strong business partnership relationship with the leadership for food business in Singapore, becoming a trusted and valued member of their teams. You will be working directly with the operations director to help manage banner/store performance and profitability, design and deliver BAU and strategic initiatives that can drive our company forward, making a direct impact on our customers.

As a person, you are a natural communicator and find it easy to engage with people no matter if they are senior leaders or frontline staff. You know your way around numbers and know how to use the latest technology and IT to present the data in an easy-to-understand way. You cope very well with change, thrive in a fast -paced environment and people look to you as someone who is always on top of the situation. You understand that you are there to support your stakeholders and make them win. When they win, you win and the company will perform very well.

• Shape the role of financial business partnership in Southeast Asia by developing trusted relationship with the leadership to identify and deliver initiatives to grow volumes and profitability.
• Lead the annual budget and rolling forecasts of overall banner/store P&L, balance sheet and cash flow, by partnering closely with the leadership team and collaborating with other FBPs and finance functions. Participate in strategy meetings to understand the direction setting of the company. Participate in target setting and ensure that both short- and long-term priorities are catered for.
• Drive the weekly trade meetings, store performance management and loss making stores review with the operations team, define and track KPIs, provide actionable insights using the digital tools and market insights available, and use these insights to identify opportunities and risks, prioritize and make recommendations.
• Support the REC process for property expansion plan, lease renewals by developing financial models and scenario analyses, challenge business assumptions and make recommendation, track post performance and highlight key learnings.
• Identify and define process improvements and digitalization journey to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of driving better performance.
• Coach the commercial finance business partner to deliver sales and margins targets in the P&L

ABOUT YOU

• A CA/CPA/CIMA/CFA qualification is preferred
• 4+ years of relevant business partnering experience working with complex organisations, turnaround, fast paced environment, preferably within supermarket retail or big 4
• Strong financial acumen with a deep understanding of accounting principles and practices
• Proficiency in financial modelling techniques to support property decision-making and scenario analysis
• Experience working with and influencing non-financial stakeholders especially Operations / Sales / Commercial / Merchandising / Buying functions
• Superior time management, with the ability to prioritise tasks within a challenging environment
• Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Advanced level in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
• Experience with digital tools i.e. SAP BI, Tableau, Alteryx, Power Automation are desirable

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Banner Finance Business Partner, your responsibility is to support the stakeholders in driving financial performance and decision making within the SG Food format business. You will be working directly with the SG Food business to help manage store and category performance and profitability, design and deliver BAU and strategic initiatives that can drive our company forward, making a direct impact on our customers.

As a person, you are a natural communicator and find it easy to engage with people no matter if they are senior leaders or frontline staff. You know your way around numbers and know how to use the latest technology and IT to present the data in an easy-to-understand way. You cope very well with change, thrive in a fast -paced environment and people look to you as someone who is always on top of the situation. You understand that you are there to support your stakeholders and make them win. When they win, you win and the company will perform very well.

Additional responsibilities will include but are not restricted to the following:

• Work with the finance business partners to produce the annual budget and reforecasts including commentary for regular business review. Highlight future risks and opportunities in the rolling forecasts.
• Prepare the weekly, monthly, quarterly category and store performance business review, regular variance analysis with actionable insights using the digital tools, market insights. Align with accounting services and finance controllers to ensure month-end landing numbers are accurate and investigate material variances versus forecast.
• Support the REC process for property expansion plan, lease renewals by performing the financial modelling and scenario analyses, challenge business assumptions and make recommendation, track post performance and highlight key learnings.
• Facilitate the cost price increase case validation end to end process, work directly with commercial and product managers and learn to navigate commodity trends
• Support ad-hoc analysis and generate actionable insights & business recommendations that will drive end to end profitability improvement, through financial modelling of financial and non-financial data (e.g. market insights and trends, profitability, cost and efficiency analysis)
• Identify and define process improvements and digitalization to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of driving better performance

REQUIREMENTS

• A CA/CPA/CIMA/CFA qualification is preferred
• Relevant experience working with complex organisations, turnaround, fast paced environment, preferably within supermarket retail or big 4
• Solid financial acumen with a sound understanding of accounting principles and practices
• Foundational knowledge of financial modelling techniques to aid in property decision-making and scenario analysis
• Experience working with and influencing non-financial stakeholders especially Operations / Sales / Commercial / Merchandising / Buying functions
• Self-starter, with the ability to prioritise tasks within a challenging environment
• Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Proficient level in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
• Experience with digital tools i.e. SAP BI, Tableau, Alteryx, Power Automation are desirable

BENEFITS

• Team Member Discount
• Subsidized Medical and Dental Benefits
• Training Opportunities
• Career Advancement

Income Insurance was established in 1970 and is Singapore’s leading composite insurer, offering products and services that serve the protection, savings and investment needs of different life stages and for all segments of society. Income’s innovative, data-driven and omni-channel approach puts us at the forefront of customer-centric solutions that meet rapidly evolving needs and empower better financial well-being.

We are committed to create a positive social impact through our products, services and people. Today, we insure close to 1.7 million lives in Singapore across life, health and general insurance. Our financial strength and diversified investment portfolio are reflected by our strong credit ratings which underpin the delivery of our commitment to customers.

At Income, our customers are at the heart of our business. We believe in delivering value and a positive difference to the people we serve. To us, this is what makes us different.

As a General Insurance (GI) Specialist, you will be the subject matter expert to share the importance of protective insurance and sound financial planning to customers through phone; and recommending suitable policies to address the needs of the individuals and their families. Through effective communication skills, persuasive techniques, and a genuine passion for our products, you will identify opportunities to engage clients, and close deals over the phone. Your ability to meet and exceed sales targets will directly impact our company's success, making you an integral part of our thriving team.

You will be required to:
• Call prospects from provided leads, introducing our product offerings.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of potential clients by actively following up on leads, engaging in productive conversations, and nurturing relationships.
• Employ consultative selling techniques to understand customer needs, address concerns, and present tailored solutions that align with their objectives.
• Utilize persuasive communication skills to effectively overcome objections and close sales, ensuring a high conversion rate
• Continuously seek personal and professional development opportunities to enhance sales skills and contribute to a positive team environment.

To join us as a GI Specialist, you should have:
• Previous experience in telesales, inside sales, or a similar role, preferably in the banking/financial sector.
• Proven track record of consistently meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Outstanding communication skills with the ability to build rapport and establish trust with potential customers.
• Strong persuasive selling skills, with the ability to handle objections effectively and close deals.
• Self-motivated and Results-oriented mindset, driven by a desire to succeed and contribute to the growth of the company.

We offer competitive compensation packages, including a base salary and attractive incentives, along with comprehensive training and ongoing support to help you excel in your role. Join our dynamic team and embark on a rewarding career !

If you are looking to make an impact, apply now and take the first step towards an empowering and fulfilling career with Income.

• Position : Assistant Finance Manager – Up to $4,600 - Changi South
• Location : Changi South
• Working hours : 5 Days Work Week – Monday to Friday: 8.30AM to 5.30PM
• Salary (commensurate with experience) : Up to $4,600 + Performance Bonus + AWS + Medical Benefits + 10 Days AL
• Duration : Perm
• Industry : Logistics

Responsibilities:

• Overseeing company accounts, all financial activities and operations to improve financial performance
• Preparing Management Accounts and Reporting Pack for the entities.
• Preparing monthly financial statements and make recommendations to improve company financial performance.
• Review and approve journals.
• Review payment
• Perform variance analysis and propose corrective actions.
• Perform proper credit control and monitor collection
• Monitor cashflow and preparing cashflow forecast
• Ensure proper internal controls are in place and perform periodic review on the controls, working closely with other functional departments in the process of improving controls.
• Responsible to ensure the year end audit and tax computation completed within the stipulated time.
• Liaise with internal & external auditors, tax agents and bankers.
• Supervising and training accounting staff
• Maintains office services by organizing office operations and processes
• Procure and maintain office supplies and inventory
• Any other ad-hoc duties assigned

Requirements:

• Diploma in Accounting or Finance or equivanlent
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in finance & audit
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Experience in Xero is an added advantage
• Bilingual in English and Mandarin to liaise with Mandarin speaking associates in view of business

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Jeslyn Tan

Senior Consulting Manager (APAC)

Reg no.: R21101247 | EA No: 13C6684

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.

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

· Position: Senior Finance Manager

· Location: Gul Road (company transport provided)

· Working Hours: Monday to Friday (8am - 5.30pm)

· Salary (commensurate with experience): Up to $9,000 + GOOD Performance Bonus (3-6 Months)

· Duration: Permanent

· Industry: Oil & Marine Offshore

Main Responsibilities:

· Manages accounting functions, reviewing of reports, statistics detailing financial results.

· Establishes and maintains accounting practices to ensure accurate and reliable data necessary for business operations.

· Maintains a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.

· Review month end closing of accounts.

· Manages the preparation of the company's budget.

· Review monthly financial statements consolidation for the group.

· Forecasts cash flow positions, related borrowing needs, and available funds for investment.

· Review monthly consolidated accounts, quarterly and year end results announcement to SGX-ST and ensures compliance with Singapore FRS and other statutory requirements.

· Review the Annual Report

· Oversee both local and overseas subsidiaries and joint venture companies.

· Supervises professional and clerical accounting employees in daily operation.

· Any other ad-hoc duties assigned

Requirements:

· Bilingual in English and Mandarin to liaise with Chinese clients who can converse in Mandarin only

· Degree in Accounting and/or professional accounting qualification

· At least of 5 years of relevant working experience in an MNC/Listed company

· Experience in shipyard/construction/marine industry preferred

· Handled AP/AR, knowledge in GST and MES will be at an advantage

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Abby Pang

Associate Consulting Director (APAC)

Reg no.: R2093867

EA No: 13C6684

· Position: Sales Executive (Investment)

· Location: Bukit Timah

· Working Hours: Monday to Friday (9am - 6pm)

· Salary (commensurate with experience): Up to $6,000 basic salary + ATTRACTIVE COMMISSION - GROSS Up to $30K/Month

· Duration: Permanent

· Industry: Real Estate Owner & Investment

Main Responsibilities:

· Focus on raising capital

· Building and cultivating existing investor relationships across a variety of investor types – family offices, high-net-worth investors, private banks, fund of funds, etc

· Identify potential investors and develop proper points of contact

· Initiate calls to investors and meet face-to-face to explain investment opportunities

· Initiate and support investor events (in-person and webinars) as required in close cooperation with the marketing and operations teams

· Control the prospect tracking and prioritization

· Record all interactions with investors in a customer relationship management platform

· Support the marketing team in the development of marketing materials (sales brochures, website, presentations, and letters) used in the capital-raising process

· Participate in strategic planning with senior management to set sales and financial goals

· Assist senior executives of the firm with strategic decisions and business initiatives associated with fundraising, marketing, and investor relations

Requirements:

· Bilingual in English and Mandarin to converse with Mandarin speaking associates

· Previous track record with proven success in achieving aggressive growth and revenue targets in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment

· At least 5 years of sales experience with excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Service-oriented and pro-active, with good interpersonal skills and a passion for developing strong relationships with existing clients and prospects

· Good Microsoft Office Skills (including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word)

Email to: [email protected]for more information.

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Abby Pang

Associate Consulting Director (APAC)

Reg no.: R2093867

EA No: 13C6684

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supervising overseas financial accounting teams, including:
• Financial risk-management: financial analysis, budgeting, and variances’ analysis
• Work with the treasury team in identifying financial risks
• Work with internal auditors on reviewing, implementing, and improving key internal financial controls
• Ad hoc financial due diligence M&A projects
• Devising professional training development for teams.
• Participate in financial analysis-related work and be involved in cross-department operations;
• Supporting the company's major investment, financing, mergers and acquisitions, and other business activities to provide advice and decision support,
• Any other relevant tasks that may be assigned from time to time

Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree or above in accounting or a related field, with a CPA certificate;
2. Have rich experience in advanced financial management such as cost accounting, tax planning, financial planning, and budget preparation;
3. Minimum 8 years of financial management experience in large/medium-sized high-tech enterprises, familiar with overseas Company Finance team management experience；
4. Rich experience in financial management and financing, with expertise in capital operation, tax planning, cost control, etc.
5. Have a strong sense of responsibility and career ambition, and be able to quickly understand the business, so that financial management work can effectively promote the development of the business;
6. Strong communication skills, logical thinking ability, written expression ability, and data analysis ability;
7. Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (Mandarin) - to liaise with our Chinese stakeholders

• Position : Personal Assistant or Secretary (Lady boss)
• Location : Orchard
• Working hours : 5 days work week, Monday - Friday : office hours
• (9.30am-6.30pm), Saturday half day - if required
• Salary (commensurate with experience) : Up to $6000+ AWS + Bonus
• Duration : Permanent
• Industry : Law firm

Main Responsibilities:

• Arrange all travel logistics, including flights, accommodations, visas, and transportation
• Ensure timely itineraries, necessary travel documents, and assist with any changes or adjustments during the trip.
• Maintain and update the Top Manager's calendar, ensuring efficient scheduling of meetings, conferences, and personal appointments.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to arrange meetings and resolve scheduling conflicts.
• Manage incoming and outgoing emails, letters, and other correspondence on behalf of the Top Manager.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost professionalism and discretion.
• Perform various administrative tasks
• Coordinate and support the planning and execution of special events, conferences, and corporate functions, both domestically and internationally.

Requirements:

• Proficiency in English
• 1-2 years driving experience (Singapore type 3A, Automatic MPV Car) is an advantage.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience as a personal assistant or in a similar administrative role in finance or banking is highly preferred
• Experience in coordinating international travel arrangements, including visa applications and knowledge of travel logistics, is highly desirable.
• Min Diploma and above
• Willingness to work flexible hours
• Bilingual in English and Mandarin to liaise with Chinese clients who can converse in Mandarin only

Email to [email protected]

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Joie Chang

Deputy Consulting Director (APAC)

Reg no.: R2090601 | EA No: 13C6684

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