Executive, Finance Operation, NTU Shared Service – Finance

This position is responsible for providing transactional and administrative support to ensure accurate, effective and efficient operations of Non-Supplier Invoice/Payment Processing. The Executive will carry out accounting tasks that are related to the actual efficient maintenance and processing of the university’s accounts payable and reimbursement transactions. Providing all these services effectively will ensure that municipal finances are accurate and up to date and that vendors and service providers are paid within established time limits.

Service Delivery:

• Verify invoices and payment requests are duly approved and comply with NTU financial policies and procedures.

• Data entry of invoice documents into accounting system.

• Resolve invoice/payment discrepancies and non-compliance cases related to Accounts Payable processing and escalate to NSS Accounts Payable Lead, if necessary.

• Assist with month-end close processes, including accruals and reconciliations.

• Ensure compliance with local tax regulations e.g., withholding tax and accounting standards.

• Monthly WHT filing and submission to IRAS.

Operational Governance and Excellence:

• Follow up balance sheet accounts e.g., WHT Clearing, Advance Payment, AP Aging and etc to ensure aged items are cleared timely and expenditure are accounted correctly.

• Work with Schools, Department and Centre users to ensure suppliers are created with bank details are maintained for facilitating electronic payment.

• Clearing of monthly bank reconciliation on direct debit transaction to ensure all invoices/payment are accounted on timely manner.

• Assist in providing documents and attending queries raised by internal and external auditors on the grant, internal statutory accounts.

• Subject Matter Expert for matters related to Contract for Service (CFS) and Non-Residents Professional Payment.

• Assist in updating SOP documentation on periodically basis to equip new members with requisite knowledge in carrying out AP duties.

• Involve and perform UAT for payment related change request or improvements.

• Conduct regular quality checks and analytics on processed transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance with university standards.

Requirement:

• Diploma/ Degree in Accountancy or equivalent  

• With 1 – 2 years of relevant working experience

• Knowledge of SAP financial system

• Good knowledge of Microsoft office applications

NTU Shared Services (NSS) is a centralized unit within Nanyang Technological University (NTU) that provides a wide range of administrative, operational, and support services to various departments and units within the university. Its primary goal is to streamline and optimize processes, enhance operational efficiency, and deliver high-quality services to support NTU's core mission of education and research.

The Assistant Manager, Finance is responsible for :

Operational & Service Delivery

• Manage and oversee the day-to-day operations of the University's Shared Services Finance-Fixed Assets team, ensuring adherence to the University's accounting policies and internal controls.
• Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of all asset activities, including capitalization of assets under construction (work-in-progress), asset acquisition, disposals, transfers, and depreciation postings.
• Review asset-related journal postings, Asset Under Construction costing for settlement to final assets, schedules, reconciliations and reports prepared by the team.
• Review and approve asset disposals via the Asset Management System (AMS).
• Review Monthly/Quarterly/Year-end Financial closing reports, ensuring all reporting/schedules and adjustment entries are accurately and promptly prepared/posted.
• Liaise with Internal/external Auditors regarding audit queries.
• Supervise and coach team members, to ensure all deliverables of the team are completed accurately and on time.
• Develop team members to groom them for more complex/senior roles in the team.
• Ensure Standard Operating Procedures and Knowledge Articles are up-to-date and properly documented.
• Monitor and manage KPIs and SLAs to ensure they are achieved with the highest level of customer service.
• Identify automation and process streamlining opportunities and collaborate with relevant teams on system implementation, enhancement, and user acceptance testing.
• Participate in ad hoc projects based on business requirements.

Relationship Management/Customer Relations

• Cooperate and build positive relationships with peers and supervisors to ensure process efficiency and consistency.
• Communicates with customers and other employees to resolve queries/address requests and concerns.

Requirements

• Degree with at least 6-8 years of related working experience, preferably in an educational institute.
• Experience in ERP financial system (e.g., SAP Hana is preferred).
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (e.g., MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Good communication skills, both written and oral.  
• Detailed oriented, meticulous with positive attitude.
• Resourceful, self-driven, proactive, problem solver, ability to work independently.
• Good organisational and planning skills.
• A team player who works well with various stakeholders.
• Ability to work well under pressure.

JOB SUMMARY

This role is an integral part of the finance department in Kalsec Singapore. The main purpose of the role is to work alongside the Finance Director APAC to: -

• Ensure financial recording, financial control and management accounting are of a high-quality standard for local statutory compliance.
• Play a key part in the preparation of statutory financial statements and monthly management pack.
• Be one of the main advanced users on Info M3 for financial transactions.
• Review and perform banking activities on the corporate banking platforms.
• As part of the global finance team, contribute to system and process reviews and improvements.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Ensure all financial transactions on the sales ledger, purchase ledger, bank/cashbook, fixed assets register, nominal ledger and inventory ledger are recorded accurately and timely on our ERP system, Infor M3.
• Review and perform banking activities on our corporate banking websites including initiating or authoring monthly payment run for all bank accounts.
• Responsible for full range of costing matters of the Singapore manufacturing plant.
• Review the manufactory’s current cost variance and work with production department to resolve variance and costing issues.
• Report and analyse operational variances including production order variances, purchase price variances, manufacturing variances inclusive of manufacturing hours and material receipts.
• Perform month-end and year-end financial processes on Infor M3 relating to sales ledger, purchase ledger, bank/cashbook, fixed assets register, nominal and inventory ledger.
• Carry out Balance sheet control accounts reconciliation and post complex nominal journals;
• Review GST returns and file GST timely and accurately.
• Working with the APAC finance director to deal with government agencies in Singapore for statistic reporting, survey, import duty and GST matters.
• Work with internal stakeholders during budget and forecast period to provide financial analysis and advice.
• Assist APAC finance director to ensure a successful completion of the year end audit for both Singapore & Malaysia Branch.
• Assist APAC finance director to liaise with tax agent on the tax computation of the company and filing of form C for both Singapore & Malaysia Branch.
• Working closely with the APAC Finance Director in a number of projects to identify and implement business process and operational improvements.
• You will also perform such functions and duties as we may from time to time assign to you and fulfil any duties and responsibilities as are required by, inherent in, or consistent with your position or role.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS

• Diploma/Degree in Accountancy /ACCA/CMA with strong Accounting technical skills.
• Contacts with all internal departments, Head Quarters, customers, suppliers, and contractors.
• 3-5 years of relevant costing experience in manufacturing industry.
• M3 experience can be a helpful and added advantage.
• Intermediate level of Office Products including Excel, Word, SharePoint and Outlook.

This job description is not intended to cover every detail, or every aspect of the job identified. Other duties may and will be assigned based upon the workload and needs of the department.

Responsible for ensuring timely & accurate financial reporting according to accounting standards and in line with the Hotel’s policy & procedures.

Client Acquisition

• Organize, execute and participate in sales activities and programs
• Solicit new customers or increasing product penetration in existing base to achieve and exceed Bank’s defined goals and revenue
• Participate and support consumer sales marketing activities for customers’ acquisition and retention

Client Servicing

• Strategize and manage client relationships by providing advisory services for wealth and asset management offering.
• Perform ongoing servicing of HNW client accounts and identify any potential opportunities for extending basic and priority banking services.
• Promote the Bank’s products and services       
• Cross-sell to existing bank customers to expand customers’ share of wallet
• Adhering to high service level    
• Promptly attend to customer’s enquiries and other servicing matters

Compliance and Regulations    

• Adhere to banks and regulatory requirements and uphold strong customer service experience
• Ensure sales are conducted in accordance with the internal and external regulatory requirements 
• Ensure all process fully complied with internal /regulatory/client requirement

Responsibilities

• Support in ensuring compliance with internal control policies, procedures and accounting standards.
• Support the accounts payable, receivable and GL process.
• Support in financial and tax related reporting.
• Assist in process update and improvement for Finance department.
• Assist in setting up key performance metrics tracking, FP&A analysis, treasury projects.

Requirements

• Fluency in written and spoken English with excellent communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Open-minded, organised, analytical and quality oriented, able to work independently.
• Team oriented working attitude and intercultural understanding.
• Entry level, intern, contract are welcome to apply

Information:

• Hourly pay rate: $10 per hour
• Work days: 5 days work week
• Work hours: 8.30am – 5.30pm
• Work Location: Sungei Kadut (Taxi reimbursement given to and fro Yew Tee MRT)

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified:

Interested applicants are invited to apply online with a comprehensive resume, stating current and expected salary, and date of availability.

Expectations of an Assistant Finance Manager

• Perform monthly, quarterly, annual financial close with high accuracy and timeliness
• Ensure that all management reports submitted within deadline. Monthly, quarterly and yearly reporting to be carried out with insightful analysis and developing process to ensure quality reporting variances to be fully explained
• Assist in forecasting and budgeting cycles, ensuring that the numbers are reliable, stable and accurate.
• Strong partnership with the commercial finance team on the full spectrum of financial planning and analysis.
• Working with internal and external auditors, ensuring policies compliance in place.
• Manage internal reporting requirements on various basis.
• Involved in developing process improvements and system implementation/migration

Reporting & Operation

- Lead the finance team and manage financial cycles, providing leadership, direction and management of the finance and accounting team, oversee the financial management, accounting and reporting matters;

- Establish business control over financial processes and complying with corporate policies, Financial Reporting Standards, legal, statutory and tax requirements, ensure compliance with SGX Mainboard listed rules;

- Proactively communicate with operating team, understand the work-in-progress, analyse the operating costs incurred, propose ideas to optimize cost saving and productivity;

- Work closely with joint venture stakeholders, regularly track the business and returns from joint venture;

- Control the progress and review the quarterly and annual consolidated accounts and variance analysis for submission to SGX;

- Presentation of quarterly / annual results, business progress to Audit Committee & Board of Directors;

- Highlight financial / operational variances and recommend action plan to CEO / peer managers;

- Involved in managing cross-functional project, put in place of accounting policies;

- Guide staff for preparation of annual quarterly budget and drive control of variances for whole group;

- Contacting person with auditors, company secretary, share registrar, public relationship company for annual audit planning, annual report printing and arrangement of annual general meeting (“AGM”);

- Liaise with lawyers and company secretaries, review resolution, (banking) legal documents, agreements, contracts, acquisition of new subsidiary and properties;

- Co-ordinate and work closely with corporate advisors for sustainability reports and any ad hoc reporting required by SGX or statutory board;

- Participate in operational action plan, spearheading the finance related projects, e.g. system digitalisaiton and implementation of ERP

- Ad hoc assignment from the Director(s) / Board of Directors

Treasury

- Review debts collections and payment to suppliers / subcontractors;

- Negotiate and work closely with banks for borrowing, interest rate, performance bond, banker guarantee, corporate guarantee, project financing, responsible for annual review from each bank;

- Cashflow projection and fund management, improve working capital management and facilitate business growth

Planning & Leadership

- Train up, influence and improve finance team, prioritize the tasks and direct the assignment

- Put in place of system and internal control procedures, evaluate the organization structure and reporting lines

- Regular discussion with CEO to evolve strategies, advise and align on long-term business and financial planning in line with corporation vision;

- Provide commercial insight and leadership across the business and risk management;

- Establish and develop relations with senior management, external partners and stakeholders;

- Review all formal finance, HR and IT related procedures.

Qualification of Chief Finance Officer

- An MBA or CPA is also highly desirable;

- At least 10 years' experience in the finance industry and proven leadership and management experience is essential – with examples of when they have demonstrated excellence in the workplace;

- Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the executive presence to work with senior management, investors and external stakeholders.

- Able to engage with staff at all levels of the organisation and exercise sound judgement.

- Strong business and leadership acumen.

- Able to make decisions and proactive.

- Team player.

• Support on financing transactions, including general corporate banking finance work, syndicated and bilateral credit facilities, global financing, corporate lending (secured or unsecured), sustainability linked and green financing, syndicated financing and structured financing.
• Support (inception/negotiation/litigation) on trade finance transactions, documents and instruments, including bank guarantees, opening, discounting and negotiation of LCs, SBLC’s, BoE and other trade finance instruments, master discounting agreements, silent confirmation agreements, repo-financing agreements, factoring programs, securitization program and supply chain financing.
• Pre-export financings, prepayments, advanced payment facilities, documentary credits, limited recourse discounting agreements, CMAs, SMAs, credit insurance.
• Knowledge of UCP600, ISP98 and URDG758.
• Knowledge of financial securities regulation including trading in FX and fixed income (cash and/or derivatives, i.e., forwards, NDFs, bonds, repo’s, options).
• Knowledge of EMIR regulation and related documents.
• ISDAs and related documentation.
• Experience/ knowledge of derivatives and/or carbon trading and financing would be a plus.
• Sustainability/carbon solutions: Availability to be involved in sustainability-related matters and projects, including transactions negotiated by carbon solutions platform.
• Ad hoc project or other regional work based on work capacity to assist Global Financing, Sustainability and Carbon Team.

• Manage the use of external law firms and related costs.

Finance Executive @ East

Working hours: 8.00am to 5.00pm

Salary up to $3800

Qualification: Minimum Diploma in Accountancy

Experience: Min 3 years accounting and finance experience

- Monitor and manage customer invoicing and receipts

- Follow up on outstanding payments

- Reconcile accounts receivable transactions and handle reconciling issues

If interested, please send your resume to 88109109. Thankyou.

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1. Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual IFRS-compliant consolidated financial statements.
2. Preparation of annual budgets & forecasts.
3. Providing senior management and business partners with analysis of variances between actual results and budgets/targets.
4. Monthly GL review to maintain accounting hygiene.
5. Preparation of various periodic MIS reports on the financial and operational performance of the Company.
6. Analyse financial data to identify trends, make forecasts, and identify areas of improvement.
7. Periodic review of the internal control mechanism and liaison with internal and external stakeholders for effective working capital management.
8. Ensure the shipment-wise margin reports are prepared, analysed and, distributed to be used at an operational level.
9. Partnering with the sales and business development teams across Asia Pacific to prepare, review and monitor project pipelines and order book.
10. Reconciliation of inter-company balances.
11. Liaise with auditors during interim and statutory audits for accurate and timely completion of audits and annual tax return fillings.
12. Ensure compliance with applicable financial regulations, including GST and local regulations.
13. Assist and guide team members in the proper implementation of accounting policies and procedures.
14. Maintain, review, and regularly update product pricing and discounting structure.

Responsible for all finance and accounting activities in the company, you will lead the team in the Finance & Accounting Department. You will also oversee investor relations functions of the company.

The key element of this role is to develop the team, processes, methods, and systems to improve the efficiency of the company, as well as expand both locally and regionally significantly.

You will work closely with the founder in analyzing financial performance, provide insights and implement programs to drive profitability. This role entails managing the monthly closing process budgeting and forecasting, as well as engaging investors and shareholders.

Job Responsibilities:

• Monitoring and reporting on the financial performance of projects and company by producing and presenting accurate financial reports to specific deadlines. Oversee the finance team and ensure timely closure of the monthly accounts. 
• Responsible for statutory reporting and financial closing/reporting.
• Managing and developing the company's financial accounting, monitoring and reporting systems.
• Drive fundraising efforts and investor relations.
• Developing and implementing financial management mechanisms that minimize financial risk.
• Monitoring, interpreting, and managing budgets and cash flows and predicting future trends.
• Conducting reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
• Developing external relationships with appropriate contacts, e.g. auditors, solicitors, bankers and statutory organizations such as IRAS.
• Providing and interpreting financial information as and when required.
• Oversee tax, internal controls, and audit-related matters.
• Responsible for financial reporting and consolidation for the Group of companies, local and overseas.
• Supporting the formulation of strategic and long-term business plans.
• Researching, analyzing, and reporting on factors influencing business performance. Run simulations and scenario analysis.
• Advising on and managing the set-up of Finance and accounting functions of affiliates (local and overseas).

Roles & Responsibilities

· Manage the day-to-day operations of accounts payable functions

· Process invoices and payments

· Liaise with vendors

· Reconciliation of supplier statements

· Bank reconciliation

· Process petty cash by recording entry and verifying documentation

· Other ad hoc duties as and when assigned

Requirements

· LCCI/Diploma holder in accounting

· Preferably 1-2 years of relevant working experience

· Must be organized and ability to work as a team or individually

· Meticulous and responsible

· Good team player with good interpersonal skills

· Familiar with Navision accounting software is an advantage

[What you will be working on]

[What you will be working on]

Responsibilities:-

• Review of documents prior to publication of quotation/tender (ITQ/ITT)

• Review and provide feedback on Quotation & Tender Evaluation Reports  

• Review and approval of awards

• Assist with stakeholders’ queries

• Review of procurement work processes for compliance and improving efficacy

• Supervise and guide colleagues in the procurement team

• Conduct training sessions for Schools and Departments

• Involvement in procurement development projects to enhance procurement process efficacy Identify opportunities for process improvements

• Any other procurement related functions and initiatives

[What we are looking for]

Requirements:-

• Minimum 3-4 years of experience in public procurement

• Possess good analytical and problem solving skills to address cross functional work issues

• Good verbal and written communication

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint

• Hands on experience with procurement platform, GeBIZ, and Cumulus (Workday) system will be added advantage

Successful candidate will be offered a 2-year contract in the first instance.

Closing date: 25 March 2024

If you are shortlisted for the position(s), you should hear from us within 30 days of the closing date of the advertisement.

[What you will be working on]
This role will be responsible for orchestrating financial compliance, analysis and budgeting, procurement and business partnering for EDB’s overseas operations, and being involved in procurement and financial system management, migration and enhancement projects.  Candidate will also be required to be familiar with incentive guidelines administered by the EDB as well as knowledge in Enterprise Risk Management. 

Key responsibilities will include:

• Communicating with senior executives, Finance personnel, researchers and lead engineers to ascertain the status of financial incentives awarded to companies.

• Assessing the achievement of incentives conditions with on-site visit and documents review.

• Reviewing claims submitted by companies, for compliance with guidelines and award letters. 

• Ensuring service delivery in accordance with pre-defined service level agreements, from planning, fieldwork and reporting.

• Identifying gaps, leading and shaping policy framework from issues identified.

• Preparing periodic reports to senior management.

• Promoting organisational awareness on incentive governance and risk management.

• Act as a strategic business partner to EDB’s overseas operations, providing financial and procurement guidance and support. 

• Collaborating with various teams within and outside EDB to understand business challenges and needs, offering financial and procurement expertise to EDB’s overseas operations to facilitate informed decision-making. 

• Overseeing the procurement process, ensuring cost-effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance with policies and regulations. 

• Collaborating with IT team, vendors and stakeholders to define requirements and optimise system functionality and workflows. 

• Managing system testing, training, and deployment phases, ensuring minimal disruption to operations. 

• Developing project plans and timelines, monitoring project progress, identifying and addressing issues and risks, and reporting regularly to key stakeholders and management. 

[What we are looking for]
To meet the challenges of this role, you must have/be:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy, Finance or Business Administration; or equivalent.

• At least 3-7 years of relevant experience, preferably in the areas of procurement, budgeting, project management, governance and enterprise risk management. 

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and project management skills.

• Good problem solving and critical thinking skills, results oriented and able to work independently and effectively under pressure or on multiple priorities and projects

• Strong attention to detail and excellent analytical skills

• Leadership experience and knowledge and practices in Data Analytics and Tableau, SAP Concur and Workday will be an advantage. 

• Singaporean

We review applications and interview on a rolling basis. Applicants can expect to receive an application outcome within 8 weeks from application date.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the day-to-day financial operations of the company, specifically in the areas of accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices and employee expense claims.
• Prepare and reconcile vendor payments.
• Monitor and reconcile customer accounts and follow up on outstanding payments.
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports and analysis.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Assist in the maintenance and updating of financial records and documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve any financial-related queries and issues.

• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a similar finance or accounting role.
• Knowledge of accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Proficiency in using accounting software and MS Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks.

Interested candidates who wish to apply for the advertised position, please send in your resume to [email protected].

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Office Location: 
Pioneer Turn, Jurong
Hybrid (2 days WFH)

What we offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for career advancement within a global luxury brand
• A diverse and inclusive workplace
• Ongoing training and development programs
• Experience the prestige of working with iconic beauty and fragrance brands

Your skills and experience

• Meticulous
• Good team-playing skills
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast changing environment
• Dynamic and proactive
• Strong in accounting entries
• Knowledge of SAP and Accpac is a plus
• Knowledge of GST is a must
• Knowledge of Microsoft excel (formulas, pivot table and basic functions)
• Diploma/Degree in Accountancy / ACCA / currently pursuing ACCA
• 5 years of experience in Accounting
• Must not be a job-hopper (someone who changes companies every year or two on one's own volition

Office Location: Pioneer Turn, Jurong (2 days WFH)

What we offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for career advancement within a global luxury brand
• A diverse and inclusive workplace
• Ongoing training and development programs
• Experience the prestige of working with iconic beauty and fragrance brands

Your skills and experience

• Meticulous
• Good team-playing skills
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-changing environment
• Dynamic and proactive
• Strong in accounting entries
• Knowledge of SAP is a plus
• Knowledge of GST is a must
• Knowledge of Microsoft excel (formulas, pivot table and basic functions)
• Diploma/Degree in Accountancy / ACCA / currently pursuing ACCA
• 5 years of experience in Accounting

Job description

- Oversee financial planning and business performance analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, investment and risk management activities.

- You will ensure the accuracy of financial statements and adhere to corporate reporting timetables. You will also assist in implementation of management and administrative financial systems to provide structure for sustained business growth.

- To ensure compliance with established financial processes, local compliance requirements, financial reporting and review of revenue, expenditures, asset management, tax, management reporting and administration.

- You will be responsible for the implementation of finance strategies and objectives. You will manage and liaise with external auditors and tax agents.

- You must possess the knowledge to evaluate the company's P&L and also plan for effective finance strategies.

Skills and Experience required

- Possess a degree in accounting or finance with at least 10 years of relevant experience.

- Prior experience from the F&B industry is an advantage.

- Have a strong understanding in inventory management and costing.

- Possess strong communication and presentation skills.

Job Scope:

- Handle full set of accounts and ensure timely closing

- Provide management reports monthly & yearly & Audit Schedule to Finance Manager

- Handle Costing Reports of all outlets monthly and other reports if requested

- Ensure inter-company transactions tally among multi-companies

- Prepare/Review quarterly GST submission

- Ensure all filing is done in a timely and accurate manner

- Making sure compliance with all legislative tax & financial reporting policies and requirements

- Perform any other duties as assigned by the management

- Liaise with external auditor

Requirements:

- Minimum Diploma in accountancy

- At least 4 years of handling full set account’s working experience, preferably F&B

- Software skills: Advanced MS Excel, word & Million software preferably

- Good communication skills in Mandarin and English - Positive working attitude

Job Responsibilities

- Oversee financial planning and business performance analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, investment and risk management activities.

- You will ensure the accuracy of financial statements and adhere to corporate reporting timetables. You will also assist in implementation of management and administrative financial systems to provide structure for sustained business growth.

- To ensure compliance with established financial processes, local compliance requirements, financial reporting and review of revenue, expenditures, asset management, tax, management reporting and administration.

- You will be responsible for the implementation of finance strategies and objectives. You will manage and liaise with external auditors and tax agents.

-You must possess the knowledge to evaluate the company's P&L and also plan for effective finance strategies.

Requirements

- Prior experience from the F&B industry is an advantage.

- Have a strong understanding in inventory management and costing.

- Possess strong communication and presentation skills.

Job Responsibilities

- Oversee financial planning and business performance analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, investment and risk management activities.

- You will ensure the accuracy of financial statements and adhere to corporate reporting timetables. You will also assist in implementation of management and administrative financial systems to provide structure for sustained business growth.

- To ensure compliance with established financial processes, local compliance requirements, financial reporting and review of revenue, expenditures, asset management, tax, management reporting and administration.

- You will be responsible for the implementation of finance strategies and objectives. You will manage and liaise with external auditors and tax agents.

-You must possess the knowledge to evaluate the company's P&L and also plan for effective finance strategies.

Requirements

- Possess a degree in accounting or finance with at least 10 years of relevant experience.

- Prior experience from the F&B industry is an advantage.

- Have a strong understanding in inventory management and costing.

- Possess strong communication and presentation skills.

Deliverables/Business Partnering 

• Work closely with regional, local, JV & HQ teams and develop excellent knowledge of KENZO SEA local markets operating environments  

• Operational tasks including order processing, monthly closing, periodic sales performance, etc 

• Deliver timely, accurate & qualitative communication of Kenzo SG books and business performance 

• Support consolidation, analysis, and reporting of the brands’ performance.  

Actuals 

• Maintain day to day operation of the brand. 

• Analyze overall delivery of company financial targets on a regular basis & report to the business with recommendations as necessary including P&Ls and Cash flow drivers (stocks, capex, etc.) 

• Assist to analyze the business risk and preparation of back-up plan for business target achievement 

• Prepare monthly analysis of the main Key performance indicators (sales, P&L, DOI, Stock in trade, Capex..) in accordance with brand management needs 

• Handle local reports requested by the regional and HQ teams 

Forecasts (Budget, Revision, Landing, …) 

• Prepare budget and revisions in accordance with parent company requirements and timetable, working with the local management and finance teams to gather information in a timely and accurate way 

• Maintain cost control responsibility; provide relevant reports and rationale, with recommended action plans to the business for tight budget control  

• Support the brand in preparing the 3 years long-term strategy plan 

Ad hoc Analyses & Projects 

• Prepare/review the investments requests 

• Provide analytical support to cross-function initiatives and ad hoc projects 

• Participate in new markets opening preparation, simulations and operations 

• Continually seek to improve processing efficiency and accounting/controlling capabilities of the company 

• Participate in the implementation of finance / IT projects for the accounting/controlling functions 

• Reinforce internal control requirements and implement procedures as necessary.  

Your day-to-day role

1. Analysis and Monthly reporting

• Assist the business controller for month-end closing tasks: review of accruals, monthly reporting to HQ, region or local management
• Assist in preparing the P&L by country/channel/door to aid the strategic distribution decisions
• Work with the controller and sales team to analyse the effectiveness of promotional campaigns
• Work with the local markets to understand and analyse the key drivers of growth and risks vs. last year and last forecast

2. Forecast/Budget Preparation

• Help in data collection and consolidation of forecasting information
• Assist the business controller in consolidated package reporting for global/regional purpose
• Perform in-depth analysis on appropriate focus for the business (trend per door, sales seasonality, stock-holding, profitability by channel…)

3. Data Analysis 

• Interpret data, analyze results using statistical techniques and provide ongoing reports
• Review of controlling procedures and update as needed
• Streamline reporting processes