WHAT DOES THE ROLE OFFER?

• Gain unique insights into the ophthalmic optics and frames industry where EssilorLuxottica leads the fight against the word’s #1 disability – vision impairment.

• Long term career growth with the company in a sun-rise industry

• Exposure to APAC + India, one of the most exciting regions in EssilorLuxottica in terms of growth, diversity, and challenges.

• Experience in supporting both organic businesses and acquisitions

• Visibility with senior stakeholders in both the regional HQ.

• Interactions with diverse finance teams across 3 major sub-regions WHAT ARE THE

UNIQUE CHALLENGES/OPPORTUNITIES?

• 70%+ of the region consists of joint ventures which are run by entrepreneurs which we consolidate and need to ensure proper controls in place.

• Multiple ERP systems and manual intensive processes. Regional ERP implementation ongoing

• Distributed controllership environment. Shared services strategy under development

• Significant opportunities and low-hanging fruits to standard finance and accounting processe

Key Responsibilities:

This role is a core member of the APAC HQ team. The mission of the person is 2 fold.

Transformation of the Finacne Organization. This include but not limited to the following:

▪ Division Operating Profit implementation / roll out

▪ New Planning Tool Rollout

▪ Legal Entity Reduction

▪ Create / prepare Statutory KPI for Joint Ventures

▪ Working Capital roll out including new DPO (Days Payable)

▪ Cash Flow forecasting and automation of reconciliation with bank balance

Business Controlling

▪ Be the FP&A for selected region/business to partner with business managers to drive:

• Monthly business profitability / monitor/understand/analysis of key KPI for business success

• Budget process

• Forecast process.

Promote sustainable business growth by strengthening financial stewardship and promoting an effective control environment

The person will collaborate with the Finance leadership in the APAC + India to execute the above deliverables.

REQUIREMENTS

• Qualification: Recognized Degree in Accountancy/Finance with solid accounting and process knowledge. (CPA/ACCA preferred though not required)

• Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience in Finance.

• Project management skills is an advantage.

• Positive attitude and self-starter, going the extra mile.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Advanced MS Excel skill is required as the role requires analysis and automation of reporting Advantage

• Experience with process improvements and reporting automation is preferred.

• Experience in MS Dynamics ERP (D365) is an added advantage.

• Other Good PC skills including MS ppt, consolidation tool such as HFM, etc.

• Exposure to JV partnership support and accounting a plus.

• Treasury experience and FX hedging expertise highly valued

Supervisory Responsibilities:

· Manages the accounting and finance staff who are responsible for financial reporting, billing, collections, payroll, budget preparation, investment management and fund raising.

· Recruits and hires accounting and financial and HR staff and conduct performance evaluations.

· Coordinates training programmes for new staff and identifies training needs for current staff.

· Manages staff who are responsible for governance, IT and HR.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1 Regularly reviews existing internal controls and guidelines for accounting transactions and budget preparation and puts in place incremental measures as required and in line with best practice.

2 Oversees and provides input into the preparation of regular business activity reports, financial forecasts, and annual budgets (based on a clear understanding of the organisation).

3 Oversees the production of periodic financial reports; ensures that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or financial reporting standards and requirements.

4 Responsible for reporting and coordinating grant applications with relevant government donors throughout the fiscal year, and files annual required reports.

5 Manages accounts to ensure compliance with regulations; coordinates with outside auditors and provides needed information for the annual external audit as well as cooperating closely and working with periodic internal audit reviews.

6 Presents recommendations to the Board Finance & HR Committee, the Board Audit & Risk Committee, and as required the Board of Governors on short- and long-term financial objectives and policies.

7 Provides financial analysis with an emphasis on investments and operating expenditure.

8 Ensures compliance with governmental requirements working with the Board Audit and Risk Committee.

9 Tracks the Organisation’s corporate governance performance against its established rules, and advises Board Finance & HR Committee and the Board (Audit & Risk Committee) on a regular basis of any shortfalls or derelictions as well as recommends changes in governance standards as rules and regulations evolve.

10 Oversees the implementation and maintenance of IT infrastructure and applications.

11 Assists in strategizing, planning, executing and accounting for fund raising initiatives.

12 Assists the Investment Committee of the Home.

13 Responsible for coordinating all HR matters such as manpower planning, recruitment of staff.

14 Collaborate with Heads of Departments to supervise, evaluate and feedback to staff their work performance.

15 Assist to review and ensure implementation of HR policies and procedures.

16 Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.

Job Description & Requirements

The Finance & Admin Executive is responsible in handling all day-to-day financial matters of Special Olympics Singapore, ensuring that proper accounting, reporting and governance is observed under standard Financial Reporting Standards. He/she is also required to provide administrative support to the Secretariat and the Board members, where necessary.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounts

1. Assist the Executive Director (ED) in preparing monthly income & expenditure reports

2. Reconcile monthly banking statements with invoices, payment vouchers, donations

3. Prepare staff monthly payroll, bonuses and claims for approval & processing.

4. Perform daily finance transactions and functions, (AP, AR, GL, Bank reconciliation etc.) in accounting software to ensure accuracy and completeness of accounting records.

5. To maintain a filing system of accounting record with proper supporting documents, verifying and posting accounting transactions while maintaining confidentiality.

6. Perform bank transactions when instructed

7. Prepare tax deductible receipts and official receipts

8. Help to prepare grant applications and generate reports for submissions

9. Manage and coordinate with external and internal auditor for audits and checks where applicable.

10. Periodic budget monitoring

11. Assist with any other task that may be assigned by ED

Administration

1. Provide assistance to the ED and other team members on office administrative matters.

2. Attend meetings, record and prepare minutes when assigned as the Secretariat to special projects e.g. Board meetings, Annual General Meeting, Extra-Ordinary Meeting, Committee Meetings, etc.

3. Maintain a proper filing system for correspondence and other documents

4. Assist with product & service procurement process (e.g. invite to quote/tender, and summarise, quotations)

5. Undertake routine correspondence and compile/ prepare draft reports

6. Maintain records of employees’ annual leave and medical leave

7. Oversee the inventory & maintenance of office equipment

8. Attend and assist SO Singapore activities/ events and other public awareness projects or invitations events, even outside office hours or on public holidays

9. Assist with any other task that may be assigned by ED

2. SKILLS

Microsoft Office Virtual Desktop Interface, Microsoft words, excel, MYOB and Quickbooks

Accounting and Financial reporting

Prior experience with Sports association / non-profit / charity will be advantageous

3. KEY INFORMATION

Minimum Years of Experience: Min 3 / Open to Fresh Grad

Employment Type: Full Time

Minimum Qualification Level: Minimum Diploma / Degree in Accountancy from a recognised institution or equivalent professional qualifications (ACCA)

Field of Study: Finance, Accounting or a relevant field

4. REQUIREMENTS

1.Hands-on experience with accounting software, like MYOB or Quickbooks

2.In-depth knowledge of financial regulations and accounting processes.

3.Good understanding of bookkeeping procedures

4.Advanced knowledge of MS Excel (creating spreadsheets and charts and using financial Excel functions)

5.Strong analytical, organizational and time management skills.

6.Meticulous and able to maintain confidentiality

7.Assist in problem solving, recommend improvements on the process flows and controls

8.Able to work both independently and deadline oriented

[What you will be working on]

As an intern, you will be required to:

• Conduct on-site visits and document reviews to assess an incentive recipient’s compliance with incentives conditions.
• Prepare review reports documenting the assessment and findings. The intern is required to have strong attention to detail and good analytical skills to conduct thorough and accurate compliance assessments.
• Engage with key stakeholders, including the organization being reviewed, EDB account managers, and policy divisions.  The intern is required to have good communication and interpersonal skills to engage the stakeholders effectively.
• Manage multiple projects, demonstrate good problem-solving skills, and a results-oriented approach to deliver quality outcomes.
• Ensuring service delivery in accordance with pre-defined service level agreements, from planning, fieldwork and reporting.

During your internship, you can expect to gain the following skills and experiences:

• Exposure to how EDB collaborates with Singapore-based companies to achieve common goals.
• Valuable experience in assessing and addressing organizational compliance and insights into incentive compliance assessments in public agencies such as the EDB.
• Opportunity to apply and strengthen audit skills, including financial record review, interviews with key personnel, and asset verification.
• Development of cross-functional partnership, interpersonal, and project management skills, essential for effective collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
• Foster essential professional skills, including risk management and analytical skills, crucial for conducting thorough and accurate compliance assessments.

[What we are looking for]

• Undergraduate in the penultimate year pursuing a degree in Business Accounting or a related field.
• Proficiency in English, both written and verbal, is essential.
• Availability for a 6-month internship from July/August 2024 onwards
• Singaporean/PR

[What you will be working on]

As our Intern, you will be required to/your deliverables are:

• Process payments to suppliers and reimbursement to staff involved in overseas operations.

• Monitoring accounts receivables, fixed assets, and bank accounts at overseas centres.

• Review, assess and provide recommendations for the assigned area within the overseas operations system and business process review project. For example, an Intern may be assigned to review the current process from procurement to payment for EDB overseas leases that fall under FRS116.

Learning outcomes and other experiences available to the intern as part of the internship:

• Gain insights into overseas operations procurement and finance management

• Gain familiarity with SAP Concur and Workday

• Gain experience with system and workflow re-design project and project management skills.

[What we are looking for]

Requirements

• Singaporean/Singaporean PR

• Polytechnic students available for a full-time internship from March – June/July 2024

• Basic accounting knowledge

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Responsibilities

As a Finance Executive, you are responsible for performing end-to-end functions such as billing, payment collection, invoice, bank, fixed asset, and reporting. Be expected to work closely with various internal stakeholders to assist in both internal and external financial reporting and data analysis.

• Perform end-to-end accounts functions including but not limited to checking and validation, billing, payment collection and reporting
• Responsible for accounts receivable process by preparing prompt and accurate clients’ invoices for monthly billing and timely payment collection
• Responsible for accounts payables process by checking and validating vendor invoices and corporate credit card statement
• Reconcile monthly bank statement with Microsoft Dynamic 365 Business Central
• Assist in fixed asset process including asset registering, asset tagging and record tracking
• Assist in month-end financial closing activities
• Assist in financial reporting and financial analysis
• Assist in annual audit for statutory reporting, tax compliance and internal control compliance
• Perform any ad-hoc duties as required

• Minimum Degree in Accountancy, Finance or related fields
• Professional qualification with ISCA/ACCA preferred
• Role is open to fresh graduates
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially in Excel
• Task- oriented, focused, and meticulous
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving skills
• Experience in Microsoft Dynamic 365 Business Central would be an advantage

Overview:

Our Healthcare client is looking for Assistant Finance Manager to manages the accounting function and processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting of the organisation financials.

Job Description:

• Manage and lead a team of finance professionals, ensuring their professional growth and productivity.
• Ensure compliance with organisation policies, international accounting standards, and relevant tax regulations
• Monitor and manage the organisation cash flow, ensuring there are adequate funds to support operations and capital projects. Implement cash management strategies to optimize liquidity.
• Collaborate with various departments, operational teams, and shared services to gather and provide financial information and support organisation financial needs.

Job Requirement:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience
• Proficient with SAP application
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Prior experience managing a team

HOW TO APPLY:

If you are ready to take the next step in your finance career and lead a dynamic team, we want to hear from you! Please send in your resume in Microsoft Word format by clicking “APPLY”

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 to inform that only short-listed applicants will be notified.

Carol Tan Choon Gek (Chen Chunyue)

Registration number: R23113984

EA Licence No: 12C6253

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee financial accounting, reporting and analysis across the group.
• Ensure the timely submission and reporting of month-end closings across the group and at the consolidated level.
• Provide the management team with business insights and analysis from management accounting.
• Partner closely with the management team and finance team to lead budgeting, cash forecasting and managing working capital.
• Lead, motivate, and coach the Finance function.
• Create financial models to review and improve business performance and highlight potential risks.
• Oversee financial transactions and close potential opportunities for fraud and financial leakage.
• Assist the various business units to understand financial drivers pertaining to their businesses and enable them to plan and optimize.
• Identify, prioritize and deliver process improvement to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.
• Keep updated on the latest developments in financial regulatory standards across all the organizational businesses and regions, implementing control and ensuring financial processes and structures are followed.
• Oversee the full spectrum of finance and corporate activities including financial and management reporting, portfolio review, cash flow management, treasury and taxation matters.

Requirements:

• Minimum Bachelors in Accounting/Finance and professional qualifications (CPA, CFA).
• Minimum 6 years of experience in FP&A, as a financial controller or as a professional accountant for a large organization.
• Strong Accounting background and a good understanding of Singapore financial reporting standards, local tax rules, GST principles and compliance and reporting requirements
• Logical, procedural and analytical problem solver – tackles problems based on accurate and logical identification of underlying factors/causes and understands implications from all points of view.
• Has a partnering mindset – effective stakeholder management skills and able to connect with stakeholders across the organization to build trust and close relationships.
• Leader – Delegate, coach and motivate the finance team
• Self-starter – Independently manage the regular deliverables and proactively identify where to invest more time and problem-solving without requiring step-by-step guidance
• Adaptability – Able and willing to adapt in a dynamic and ambiguous environment, seeking to improve things for the better.

Benefits:

• 5 days work week
• Attractive remuneration package
• Annual outpatient benefit (Includes dental and optical benefits)
• Health insurance
• Annual increment
• Performance bonuses
• Birthday leave

• Permanent position with variable bonus.
• Experience in full cycle of GL.
• With leadership experience.
• Able to work in a fastpace environment.

Job Description

• Financial Accounting

o Ensure that accounting for monthly / quarterly / yearly closing are completed on

time and accurately

o Review monthly closing TB and sign off for reporting submission

o Prepare / Review monthly closing journal

o Review accounts reconciliations and schedules

o Review monthly bank reconciliation for sign-off and follow-up

o Control chart of a/c, review consistency, control a/c creation and archive

o Assist FM in annual policy renewal review

o Assist FM in preparation for accounting practice documentation

o Provision policy review and proposal

o Ensure compliance to accounting standards

o Audit review support (External and GCAD review)

o Annual Statutory Accounts, XBRL

• GST and Tax

o Provide assistance and research correct treatment

o Review and submit GST quarterly returns

o Prepare / Review tax & deferred tax computation for accounting provision

o Finalise corporate tax computations for review by HO and tax consultants

• Implement and review controls

o Continuously review processes to ensure that controls are in place

o Recommend and implement new controls where necessary

• Feasibility studies / capital expenditure purchases

o Provide financial analysis for new projects / purchases

o Review government tender submissions for financial requirements (bankers’

guarantees, working capital)

• Provide advice, guidelines and Instructions to shared services centre and operations on new issues / clarify current practices
• Preparation and finalization of budget and forecasts

o Provide assistance to reporting team to formulate budget and forecasts

• Review and co-ordinate insurance coverage of company’s assets
• IT matters

o Implement and test new programs developed to ensure that they function correctly

based on our requirement

o Set up parameters and interfaces in GDMS for new models and/ or franchise.

• Degree in Accounting & Finance or equivalent professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA)
• More than 5 years of relevant working experience in accounting
• Good Excel skills
• Able to work in fast-paced environment

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Triton AI Pte Ltd

Registration Number: R23118389

EA: 21C0661

• Permanent position
• MNC and fast-pace environment
• Variable Bonus

• Permanent position with variable bonus.
• Experience in full cycle of GL.
• Comfortable with high volume in GL.

Job Description

• To be responsible for the financial accounting of companies under the Motors Singapore Group.
• Co-ordinate with shared services centre relating to accounting operations including day-to-day finance operations so as to keep proper accounting records and meetreporting requirements on time.

Job Content

Financial accounting

• Prepare monthly closing journal
• Prepare / Review monthly accounts reconciliations and schedules
• Review monthly inventories ageing report for adequate NRV
• Control chart of a/c, review consistency, control a/c creation and archive
• Review stock take reconciliation
• Assist FM in annual policy renewal review
• Audit review support (External and GCAD review)
• Ensure compliance to accounting standards
• Preparing and submit Benefit in Kind (BIK) - Car and Car-related Benefits
• Annual Statutory Accounts, XBRL

GST and Tax

• Review GST submission workings and GST reconciliation test
• Prepare tax & deferred tax computation for accounting provision
• Finalise corporate tax computations for review by HO and tax consultants

Fixed Assets and Capex

• Review and maintain record for capex for new / replacement of fixed asset requisition
• Maintain asset register
• Maintain demo car record for every franchise and prepare costing for demo disposal and registration Capex

IT Matters

• Implement and test new programs developed to ensure that they function correctly based on our requirement.
• Set up parameters and interfaces in GDMS for new models and/ or franchise.

• Qualifications - Diploma holder in Accounting & Finance with 4 years of working experience or Degree holder in Accounting & Finance with 2 years of working experience
• Good Excel skills
• Able to work in fast-paced environment

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Triton AI Pte Ltd

Registration Number: R23118389

EA: 21C0661

• Permanent position
• MNC and fast-pace environment
• Variable Bonus

You will play a vital role in our finance team by contributing to various financial processes and gaining valuable experience in a dynamic work environment.

Expectations of a Finance Intern

• Assist with monthly, quarterly, annual financial close and related management reports with high accuracy and timely completion
• Supports in monthly reporting, forecasting, and budgeting cycles, including analysing variances
• Contribute to internal reporting requirements using various metrics and data sources
• Supports in any other ad-hoc tasks or related Finance projects e.g., involve in system migration exercises, reconciliation of jobs or balance sheet items, etc. 
• Preferably proficient in excel and accounting knowledge

[What you will be working on]

• Processing payments for the Board’s expenses, including payment to suppliers, grant recipients and scholars and maintenance of supplier and customer records in financial system; 

• Processing reimbursement to staff for overseas trips and other claims; 

• Processing overseas centres’ expenses to suppliers;

• Monitoring of accounts receivables, fixed assets and bank account at overseas centres;

• Assessment and accounting for leases in accordance with FRS116

• Supporting various statutory returns, budget exercise, management reports and ad-hoc projects;

• Supporting financial systems enhancements and troubleshooting.

• Analysis of bank transactions and complete monthly bank reconciliation;

• Tasks will be assigned in accordance to the candidate’s experience and suitability.

[What we are looking for]

To meet the challenges of this role, you must be a Singaporean with the following attributes:

• Basic book keeping knowledge;

• Meticulous and patient;

• Able to perform under time pressure;

• Good interpersonal skills;

• Proficiency in Microsoft applications and SAP/SAP Concur/Workday preferred.

Applicants may expect to receive an application outcome within 8 weeks of application date.

ABOUT THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION (NIE)

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

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

Executive (Finance Department) [NIE]

Responsibilities

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

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

Requirements

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

Closing Date

The closing date of the advertisement is 3 January 2024.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Other Information

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

The Office of Finance (OFIN) supports the University in planning and executing sound financial management in fulfillment of the University’s mission; implementing and maintaining a robust financial framework that supports management in effective decision-making; providing fiscal stewardship of University’s resources; and ensuring financial governance and compliance with regulatory requirements.

This role is deployed to School of Humanities and will report to the Finance Business Partner.

Responsibilities:

• Understanding the current policies and procedures quickly to achieve process synchronization, enable auto coverage of duties with minimum downtime.

• Providing timely advice for queries raised by stakeholders relating to Finance and Procurement

• Monitoring of outstanding purchase orders in School to ensure its validity and is recent

• Ensuring that requests and claims are in accordance with the University’s guidelines.

• In-charge of School stationery inventory system such as purchases, distribution, and stock take.

• Conducts asset sighting/ confirmation on a yearly basis for audit checks.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, yearly reports as required.

• Assist with any ad-hoc duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Diploma with minimum 3 years’ experience, preferably in accountancy

• Ability to understand systems quickly

• Adaptable, collaborative and patience

ABOUT THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION (NIE)

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

NIE invites applicants for the position of Assistant Head (Research) in the Finance Department. This is a 3-year contract position.

Responsibilities

Reporting to Head/Finance, you will be responsible for the following functions:

• Administration of Research grant and projects of NIE.

• Administration of the financial project (WBS) modules in SAP and Research management system.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and management on budgets, reporting, outlook and cashflow.

• Collaborate with external funders and external auditors on grant matters.

• Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvements to enhance the financial management processes and procedures; through streamlining and automation.

• Provide financial advice to internal stakeholders.

• Supervision of staff.

Requirements

• A University Degree in Accountancy or in Accounting major.

• At least 5 years of accounting and managerial experience.

• Must be a member of the ISCA (The Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants).

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, communication and writing skills.

• Strong conceptualization and analytical skills.

• Highly Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications.

• Self-motivated, able to work independently and as a team player.

• Knowledge of SAP Hana S4 and SAP Concur would be an advantage.

Closing Date

The closing date of the advertisement is 31 December 2023.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Other Information

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

ABOUT THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION (NIE)

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

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

Executive (Finance Department) [NIE]

Responsibilities

You will be part of the team which handles research grant-related financial matters for the Institute. Your responsibilities will include:

• Administer research grants and projects.
• Payment processing of vendors’ invoices to ensure purchases are in accordance with rules and regulations of funding agencies.
• Payment processing of transport and general staff claims.
• Responding timely to enquiries pertaining to research grant financial matters.
• Assisting in the design, implementation and review of financial processes, policies and guidelines for continuous improvements, through streamlining and automation.
• Handling ad hoc duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A Polytechnic Diploma in Accountancy or its equivalent.
• 2 or 3 years of working experience in accounting.
• Organized and meticulous in handling numbers and data.
• An effective team player with a positive working attitude and is willing to learn and adapt, with problem-solving skills.
• Good organizational and communication skills, ability to prioritise, plan and multi-task and deliver assignments to adhere to timelines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel pivot tables and formulas.
• Experience in SAP would be an added advantage.

Closing Date

The closing date of the advertisement is 19 December 2023.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Other Information

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

Job Responsibilities:

You will be taking care of the full spectrum of the group companies’ finance activities, including maintaining the full set of accounts and responsible for its day-to-day accounting functions including but not limited to the following:·

Management of Accounts Receivables such as invoice preparation, revenue collections, credit control;·

Management of Accounts Payable including payment processing to suppliers;·

Perform month-end account closing activities, prepare monthly Bank Reconciliation;·

Maintain general ledger accounts and prepare journal entries;·

Maintain the Fixed Assets and loan records;·

Ensure monthly inter-company billing are promptly prepared and balance reconciled;·

Prepare balance sheets, profit, and loss statements, and other financial reports such as sales report, cash flow report, etc.;·

Prepare GST reports for quarterly filling to IRAS;·

Prepare Corporate Tax filing and remittance;·

Assist various departments in accounting issues and queries.

Job Requirements:·

Candidate must possess at least ACCA/ Degree in Accounting or equivalent·

At least 5 years of working experience in handling full set of Account.

Possess good knowledge in accounting entries.·

Proficient in Xero and QuickBooks Accounting Software.·

Fast learner, meticulous, good sense of urgency.·

Independent, able to work with minimal supervision and proactively.·

Able to multi-task, good time management and keeping track of important deadlines.·

Good interpersonal skills and team work, proactive engagement with other function departments to ensure effectiveness of work.

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Responsibilities 

Consulting Skills  

• Client delivery as part of an on-site or remote project team, able to define the framework and structure of deliverables, carrying out the production of complex deliverables 
• Manage the work, activities, and timelines of work for both them and their team, identifies priorities and workflows for interested parties 
• Utilizing a higher-level understanding of methodological concepts, coaches teammates in preparing client deliverables utilizing tools like PowerPoint, Excel, Access, MS Project and Visio, designing key deliverables for projects and supporting other consultants in the production of their deliverables   
• Present complex ideas, critical points and decisions required to team members and client contacts, including middle and top management  
• Perform simple and complex research and business analysis to solve for customer business challenges/issues to present unique, tailored solutions utilizing both quantitative and qualitative data  
• Manages internal team by promoting teamwork, motivate and help consultants to improve 
• Demonstrate credibility and legitimacy with client, capable of challenging client approaches and provide new directions, allowing the customer to evolve and deepens relationship 
• Defines the project framework and organization, managing one or different projects at a time, guarantees the follow-up of these assignments  
• Provide status reporting of progress, dependencies, issues, risks, and overall program health  
• Responsible for the work streams of a complex project and takes the lead on simple projects  
• Maintain program sites as a repository for all project information 

Business Expertise Skills 

• Support practice, thought leadership, and people development activities firmwide 
• Maintains a deep understanding of business concepts, issues and challenges and key knowledge to master a business expertise  
• Cultivate knowledge related to a specific business challenge, issue, or deepen understanding within a sector and function domain 
• Contribute to the development of new solutions in own areas of expertise 
• Takes a leading role within internal firm knowledge-share activities and organizations, ensuring complete knowledge and competency transfer to other consultants 
• Design and implement business changes that drive transformation, functionality, and performance 
• Partner with our clients to help them develop high performance solutions to advance their operational performance industry standing 

Business Development Skills 

• Write business proposals and presentations autonomously  
• Detect, trace, and qualify business opportunities  
• Relay information relevant to new business activities and prospects to manager, team, and business unit/line leaders 

People Management Skills 

• Supervise a project team internally and on client assignment 
• Embody the firm’s values of excellence, entrepreneurship, innovation, teamwork, care and support, and employee wellbeing into their management style 

Team Summary

The Client Incentive Operations (CIO) team manages incentive contracts with financial institutions and clients by assessing the appropriate accounting treatment, monitoring contract performance and making payouts as per contractual obligations.

What a Finance Manager does at Visa:

The Finance Manager, Client Incentive Operations, reports to the Senior Director and will serve as a key member of the Client Incentive Operations team.  This role will take a lead in the cluster and will partner closely with the Finance Business Partner to provide greater value to Sales and other stakeholders.

Contract Administration

• Review of contractual obligations and commitments for complex incentive contracts and build such computations into the incentive computation system
• Review of contractual payments in accordance with the terms of contracts
• Provide guidance to stakeholders on complex deal structure
• Act as an approver role for incentive adjustments and payments
• Ensure compliance with Visa’s accounting policy, US GAAP and SOX controls and timely and accurate accounting and reporting
• Champion the creation and maintenance of high standards of financial discipline and accountability within the geography
• Responsible for assigned reports or deliverables.
• Own performance metrics and drive efficiencies through automation and improvement of business processes

Business / Team Engagement

• Effectively translate technical accounting treatment and financial analysis to stakeholders to ensure full understanding of contractual language
• Partner closely with Finance Business Partners to provide support to all stakeholders in the cluster
• Collaborate with Sales, Finance Business Partners, Client Contract Management, Legal and other stakeholders as needed on contract structuring
• Foster a collaborative team environment and provide effective coaching and mentoring to more junior team members

Project Management

• Drive process improvements and streamlining projects and initiatives
• Spearhead ad hoc projects to further improve the overall performance of the team and processes

Why this is important to Visa

Client Incentives are a strategic leaver used to win and maintain Visa revenues.  They also form a material component of our Revenue and Balance Sheet.  Efficient and effective processes and systems are key to delivering this strategy and meeting our SEC reporting requirements. 

This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 2-3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site), with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs.