COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Singapore Management University is a place where high-level professionalism blends together with a healthy informality. The 'family-like' atmosphere among the SMU community fosters a culture where employees work, plan, organise and play together building a strong collegiality and morale within the university.

Our commitment to attract and retain talent is ongoing. We offer attractive benefits and welfare, competitive compensation packages, and generous professional development opportunities all to meet the work-life needs of our staff. No wonder, then, that SMU continues to be given numerous awards and recognition for its human resource excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Grant Administration
  • Assist in the submission of new grant proposals;
  • MOE budgets and cash flow projections.
  • Coordinate the submission and review of the annual budgets.
  • Manage the inception of projects and ensure closure of projects in a timely manner.
  • Work with grant administrators to ensure that claim submissions are accurate and submitted promptly.
  • Track and monitor the utilisation of grants and highlight projects that under-utilised budgets.
  • Assist grant administrators on their queries (including troubleshooting of system issues).
  • Liaise with grantors (including MOE) on matters related to grants.
  • Assist in performing UAT on system enhancements.
  • Any other task relating to grant administration
• Grant Reporting
  • Prepare necessary journals for month-end closing;
  • audit schedules for internal reporting.
  • Analyse the projects expenditure against budget and explain the variance (if any) for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly and ad-hoc reports for internal reporting;
  • bi-yearly and annual claims for MOE reporting purposes;
  • quarterly reports on utilisation of grants for MOE.
  • Assist in the submission of claims in grantor-specific portals (e.g. IGMS, [email protected], etc).
  • Generate reports for MOE and other external funders.
  • Support project certification and audits (including liaising with auditors and coordinating the audit).
  • Any other task relating to grant reporting.
• Governance
  • Ensure administration of grants complied with terms and conditions of the grant agreements.
  • Reconcile claim statement to accounting records

• Degree in Accountancy, Business or a related discipline with at least 5 to 8 years of relevant experience.
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently.
• Fast worker with ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written skills are essential).
• Able to work well with people at different levels of the organisation.
• Committed, meticulous, organised and resourceful with positive work attitude.
• Good Microsoft Office application skills.
• Knowledge and hands-on experience in SAP and/or any of the major accounting software will be an advantage.
• Familiar with BI tools (e.g. Qlik sense, Power BI, Tableau) will be an added advantage.

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Candidates who do not possess the stipulated qualifications but have relevant work experience may still apply. Remuneration and appointment terms shall commensurate with qualifications and experience. SMU reserves the right to modify the appointment terms where necessary.

Job purpose:

The GS-Ops TCC Specialist Trade Finance is, with due consideration of all internal and regulatory requirements and within the agreed deadlines, responsible for processing of the trade finance business for customers, as well as for providing specialized and process-driven advice within his/her sphere of activity. In so doing, he works closely with FK TF-CM Allrounder Cash/Trade Sales International, FK TF-CM Specialist Cash/Trade Sales International, FK-TF-CM Advisor Trade Services International, FK-TF-CM Assistant Trade Services International and Relationship Managers, and other department stakeholders that deal with corporate customers, whom he supports by providing pertinent information in a team-oriented manner.

Key activities:

Processing of Trade Finance Business

• Depending on each task allocated, the processing covers the carrying out of all trade finance business processes in accordance with the rules, regulations, and compliance-related requirements.
• Advising of customers with due consideration given to their specific needs and the bank’s operational requirements
• Assuming middle office role by performing pre-processing and post-processing tasks for Trade Finance Products/Sub-Processes in accordance with Global/Internal Guideline/Process
• Perform monitoring and reconciliation of transaction(s) processed by processing hub.
• Perform vetting of Direct/Indirect Guarantees/Amendment
• Perform monitoring tasks for all outstanding Guarantee transactions ensuring pending fees are collected timely.
• Ensuring compliance with first line of defense responsibilities
• He may also be required to act as a speaker within the framework of the bank’s qualification measures and events with corporate customers
• Responsibility for warranty of occupational health and safety and health protection for all employees of his/her unit
• The GS-OPS TCC Specialist Trade Finance is authorized to check documents up to a certain level without supervision. he exercises this authority in a responsible manner and in accordance with the regulations
• Supporting the FK-TF-CM Allrounder Cash/Trade Sales International, FK-TF-CM Specialist Cash/Trade Sales International, FK-TF-CM Advisor Trade Service International, FK-TF-CM Assistant Trade Services International, and Relationship Managers in an advisory role

Formal education:

• Degree/Diploma with major in Business, Banking/Finance or Law or Certificate for Documentary Credit Specialists

Specialist knowledge (work experience, further qualification):

• Competency in ICC Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits 2007 Revision, International Standard banking Practice for the Examination of Documents under UCP 600, ICC Uniform Rules for Demand Guarantee, The Uniform Rules for Collections (URC 522)
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Words, and Excel
• Minimum 5 years Trade Finance experience specialize in Guarantee Handling

Detailed Requirements for each career level (each ComMap Level separately)

CB 02

• Diploma with major in Business, Banking/Finance or Law
• Unassisted and compliant handling of recurring daily business routines with regular and enhanced complexity in accordance with internal and external regulations and within the agreed deadlines
• Advising of customers with due consideration given to their specific needs and the bank’s operational requirements for cases with regular and enhanced complexity
• Coordination and prioritization of the daily workflow for the team members
• Participation in global projects and management of local projects in the area of responsibility (e.g. IT adjustments)
• Advanced knowledge of the pertinent rules published by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) with regards to trade finance business

CB 03

• Degree with major in Business, Banking/Finance or Law
• Approval and oversight of the processing of the daily workflow for the team members
• Independent judgment and decision making with limited guidance and supervision
• Providing guidance regarding the handling of documentary and guarantee business with high complexity
• Interface to global functional lead / product management and support functions (e.g. Compliance)
• Support of the FK-TF-CM TL Documentary & Guarantee Business International and professional representation of the FK-TF-CM TL Documentary & Guarantee Business International in case of his/her absence
• Participation in global projects and managemen of local projects in the area of responsibility (e.g. IT adjustments)
• Extensive, in-depth knowledge of the pertinent rules published by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) with regards to trade finance business
• Involvement in the creation and maintenance of local procedures and desktop procedures
• Participation in local industry working groups (e.g. BAFT)
• Building and maintaining of an informal internal and external network – also beyond own area of expertise – to achieve high-quality result
• Coaching of junior level staff with respect to all aspects of trade finance business

We are seeking an experienced professional with a background in both IT and finance, possessing a robust understanding of financial systems and processes to join our team.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Collaborate with the headquarters' IT department to integrate business process systems with local financial systems. This includes, but is not limited to, tasks such as GL posting and master data synchronization;
2. Analyze and document financial IT requirements for other overseas entities, providing corresponding solutions. Collaborate with the headquarters to implement these requirements and drive financial IT development overseas;
3. Gather financial data analysis requirements, conduct data analysis, and provide data support using tools such as BI;
4. Provide technical support, daily operations, and troubleshooting for the relevant financial system modules;
5. Conduct regular reviews and optimizations.

Job Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree or above in finance, computer science, or related fields preferred.
2. Minimum of 3 years of experience in financial system, with at least two completed financial system projects.
3. Strong understanding of accounting, financial systems and processes
4. Proficient in tools such as BI, SQL, VBA, Python; familiarity with overseas accounting systems and experience in system automation integration is a plus.
5. Bilingual in English and Mandarin, encompassing speaking, reading, and writing as this role requires interacting with Chinese stakeholders.
6. Excellent logical analysis, organizational coordination, and planning skills.
7. Strong logical thinking, effective communication skills, clear career planning, self-motivation for growth, and a sense of responsibility and resilience are essential.

Responsibilities:

• Providing administrative support - data entry, sorting and filing of documents.
• Providing quotation to customer on time
• Answering phone calls.
• Any other duties as and when assigned

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 1 years admin experience
• Knowledge in MS Excel, MS Office is an advantage
• Must have a good command of written and spoken English
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Job Scope:

• Assist HOD in all aspects relating to the accounting functions to facilitate the closing of the full set of accounts
• Lead and supervise team members and work well with management in meeting targets
• Perform daily accounting function including AP, AR, GL and Bank Reconciliation
• Ensure timely and accurate closing of accounts and preparation of monthly financial reports and schedules
• Perform payment forecast and monitor cashflow
• Analysis of accounts
• Develop & implement process improvements
• Liaising with Auditors
• Any other assignment as assigned by Management

Requirements:

• Minimum of Degree in accounting or equivalent
• At least 3 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in freight forwarding industry
• Proficient in MS Office
• Ability to work independently with high level of initiative and resourcefulness
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, meticulous and committed individual who can work with little supervision under tight deadlines
• Good team player with good interpersonal and communication skills

[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

• Perform day-to day accounting function and able to maintain full sets of accounts with proper records and schedules.
• Perform daily cash management duties, including the recording of bank deposits, updating and distribution of cash receipt logs, and posting of cash to the accounts receivable sub-ledger.
• Manage procurement processes, including record keeping and ensure compliance to organisation’s policies and processes.
• Ensure budget holders provide procurement plans in a timely manner and work closely with them to plan and initiate procurement.
• Ensure that procurement needs for the team and payment for invoices are properly carried out and processed respectively according to CMSG’s procedures and guidelines.
• Conduct reviews, recommend and implement KPIs, SOPs, etc to improve work efficiency and effectiveness to achieve better procurement outcome, contract management and corporate governance.
• Manage and coordinate internal and external audits to ensure timely response to the auditor and follow-up by the team.
• Assist in contract management and office administration.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Accountancy/Business
• Preferably at least 3 years of relevant experience in procurement and office admin.
• Working experience in public sector and charities would be advantageous.
• Preferably with working knowledge of accounting software in Xero and MS Office applications.

BG&E is an international design consultancy with offices in Australia, the Middle East, New Zealand, Singapore and the United Kingdom. Our engineering services incorporates designs for infrastructure, building, structures, civil engineering, facades and construction support.

Job Title: Office Manager and Project Finance Administrator

Job Overview: We are seeking a versatile and proactive individual to fill the role of Office Manager with a focus on Project Finance Administration for our Singapore office. This position involves overseeing day-to-day office operations, providing administrative support, and managing IT-related functions. The ideal candidate will have a strong blend of organizational and technical skills to ensure the seamless functioning of our office environment.

Responsibilities:

1. Administrative and Office Support:
   • Manage office schedules, appointments, and meetings, ensuring efficient coordination.
   • Handle incoming calls, emails, and correspondence, responding in a timely and professional manner.
   • Maintain office supplies, equipment, and inventory.
   • Travel arrangement for travel accommodations and itineraries for employees
   • Coordinate and organize company events, meetings, and client events etc.
   • Support managers and employees with day-to-day needs and requests related to HR and IT services.
2. IT Management:
   • Work with internal IT support team to oversee office IT infrastructure, including hardware, software, and network systems.
   • Collaborate with internal IT support team/external IT vendors to ensure the smooth operation of IT services.
   • Troubleshoot and resolve basic IT issues or escalate to the appropriate support team.
3. Facility Management:
   • Organization of office space.
   • Coordinate with office space provider/landlord for maintenance, repairs, and other facility-related services.
   • Ensure a safe and comfortable working environment for all employees.
4. Human Resources Support:
   • Assist in the onboarding process for new employees, providing IT setup and access.
   • Manage employee records, including IT-related permissions, access controls, and security protocols.
   • Collaborate with HR on employee engagement initiatives and team-building activities.
5. Financial Management:
   • Assist Project Managers to process invoices, receipts, and other financial documentation related to project finance management.
   • Collaborate with finance department to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
6. Authority Digital Submission:
   • Assist Engineers to carry out digital submissions to various Authorities (e.g. CORENET, LTA-PROMPT, PUB etc)

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as an office manager or in a similar administrative role in engineering consultancy office.
• Relevant finance administrative experience
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software.
• Basic knowledge of IT systems and troubleshooting.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Diploma in business administration or a related field is preferred.

[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.

The Tax team handles Income’s corporate tax and GST matters and ensures that Income meets all its tax obligations as a corporate citizen.

You will be covering the preparer role within the tax team to support key tax reporting work responsibilities during the contract period:

• Extraction and review of general ledger listing for purpose of preparation of the first full corporate tax returns of Income
• Responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of tax computation
• Perform relevant reconciliations, controls and procedures to ensure accuracy and timely completion of tax reporting and operational tasks
• Investigate exceptions and engage with relevant internal and external parties to follow up on queries and address issues
• Ensure adherence to controls, compliance with relevant policies and procedures
• Research and implementation of tax reporting requirements
• Assistance with review of quarterly GST returns
• Participation in projects or other ad-hoc tasks as allocated

Requirements:

• University Degree in the Accounting or Business
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience in tax reporting
• Prior experience in insurance tax will be an added advantage
• Strong tax knowledge, skills and experience in financial sector
• Strong communication, writing and interpersonal skills
• Able to work effectively in a team environment to ensure timely and accurate preparation of the first full corporate tax computation for Income
• Support of review of quarterly GST filing

Our Organisation:

DLL is not your average financial services company. In fact, we are above average in almost every way. With an employee engagement score of 85% (compared to the 72% industry average), it sure seems like we are doing something right. And, while most companies survive fewer than 20 years, 2019 marked our 50th.

We collaborate with manufacturers, suppliers, and businesses in more than 25 countries to enable the acquisition of equipment, technology and software that companies need to contribute meaningfully to their communities. We believe in partnering with our customers to develop innovative and sustainable financial solutions that deliver meaningful value to the world.

At DLL, we are committed to making sure that all people, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, physical characteristics, or mental abilities, feel welcomed and encouraged to be their authentic selves. We strive to create an inclusive environment that is reflective of the communities in which we operate. Come see what all the excitement is about!

Your Function:

As Head of Finance, you will be responsible for leading and managing the finance function in DLL Singapore and Hong Kong. This includes financial control, business control, internal and external reporting, accounting, funding, and tax. You will also proactively advise the business leaders and ensure that we are financially in control. You will manage a small finance team and be part of the local management team. You will report to the Country Manager of DLL Singapore and Hong Kong.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will be:

· Plan, organize, co-ordinate and support the business in financial budgeting and forecasting processes.

· Proactively contribute to the development of a business strategy and business initiatives for the country as strategic business partner in the local team. Translate business objectives to short term and long-term plans for own department.

· Provide internal reports to country management and DLL Group finance concerning business performance and results.

· Analyse trends and root causes of changes.

· Report financial results to external stakeholders (customers, partners, auditors, regulators, tax authorities etc.) and provide analysis and detailed information if required.

· Support business leaders at country level with financial advice in order to improve business results on the short or longer term. This includes how to improve margins, lower risks and decrease operating costs.

· Ensure reliable and timely financial transaction processes where turnaround times for funding is a unique selling point for our partners, compliant with statutory requirements.

· Safeguard a sound financial and operational internal control environment.

· Organize and ensure compliance with corporate and external policies, laws and regulations,

including local tax and accounting laws and DLL’s finance, control, tax and treasurypolicies.

· Plan, structure, organise, manage and control the assigned department, processes, staff and business partners, in line with corporate policies and company values.

· Perform Segregation of Duties controls and activities where given small size of the team you would be responsible for performance of such activities.

Your Profile:

· Minimum 10 years of leasing or financing experience

· Strong accounting and financial background with budget and cash flow management experience

· Understanding of corporate governance

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Problem solving skills and able to work independently

· People management experience

· CA/CPA and other tertiary qualifications desirable

· Citizenship or permanent residency required (no EP sponsorships will be offered)

We Offer:

At DLL, we are many things. We are team members, family members, community member. We are members of society, members of different cultures and nationalities. Members of change. We each have different beliefs, different passions, different viewpoints, talents and interests. We become from different backgrounds, cultures, nationalities and histories. But for all of our differences, we share one thing in common: each of us are members of DLL. Our company was founded in the Netherlands. But today we are truly a multinational business. Our unique culture is rooted in higher collaboration, less hierarchy and a honest directness that enable us to integrate, ideate and innovate across country lines. Many companies say they are European, American, Asian or Australian, at DLL we are all these places and more. We are a cross-culture collaborative – an interconnected network – that comes together every single day with one goal in mind: Partnering for a better world.

All members enjoy:

· Two working days per year volunteering for a local charity.

· Flexible hours with possibility to work from home (within job scope).

· Career development opportunities: online learning, member development programs. Comprehensive medical insurance package incl. dependents.

· Employee Assistance Programs.

· An extra Work Life Balance Allowance paid in May.

Choose Wellbeing:

DLL’s wellbeing ambition is to educate, equip, and empower members to build connections, manage their mental, emotional, physical, and financial wellness, and maintain balance between work and the other priorities that make up their lives. Our four wellbeing categories are as follows:

· Connection – Build meaningful connections with other members

· Health – Manage mental, emotional, and physical health

· Finance – Provide learning opportunities to help members achieve personal financial health

· Lifestyle – Maintain balance between work and life priorities

These are the things that matter to our members and the wellbeing of our members matters to DLL!

Interested?

· The position will close as soon as we find a suitable candidate

· The selection process may involve an assessment.

· Applications via email will not be reviewed. Please apply online via our career website: www.workingatdllgroup.com

· DLL’s referral program applies

· For more information, you can contact Jordan Horn, HR Coordinator via [email protected]

DLL appreciates the time you spend applying to our openings. We advise only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted. Hiring subject to successful completion of a background check.

DLL is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation in accordance with our values and all applicable legislation.