• 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 the role is]

About EDB
The Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), a government agency under the Ministry of Trade and Industry, is responsible for strategies that enhance Singapore’s position as a global centre for business, innovation, and talent. We undertake investment promotion and industry development, and work with international businesses, both foreign and local, by providing information, connection to partners and access to government incentives for their investments. Our mission is to create sustainable economic growth, with vibrant business and good job opportunities for Singapore.

For more information on EDB, please visit www.edb.gov.sg

About FRAP
As part of EDB’s continuous efforts to develop the suite of industries in Singapore, the Finance, Risk & Assurance and Procurement (FRAP) division is an imperative business partner to our officers in the industry and policy groups.

As a FRAP business partner, you will be responsible for providing advisory on the procure to pay value chain. You will also be part of a team that is responsible for the data management and implementation of FRAP systems, which is critical in ensuring that EDB has access to accurate and relevant data at all times to help drive operational decision-making, policy-making and strategic planning by Corporate Management and line divisions within EDB. As this role requires cross-functional partnership with various stakeholders, you will also get to learn about EDB’s business from the line divisions directly.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance and/or procurement professional looking to build their competencies and work alongside a fun and passionate team that greatly emphasizes on teamwork, open communication and diversity of perspectives.

[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.