PURPOSE:

• Assist manager to oversee finance operations (accounting, consolidation & treasury) ensuring compliance with all local accounting, tax and regulatory requirements and standards
• Lead FXAP group legal accounting & consolidation process ensuring accounting compliance for the group
• Manage foreign exchange exposure, cash liquidity and financial arrangements for the group
• Analyze balance sheet (BS) items to identify issues for better BS management
• Lead cash management strategy for the group
• Lead improvement of APO finance processes and financial accounting quality improvement.
• Lead improvement of communication of APO Finance Operation team with various counterparts, including OpCos, APO departments and HQ.
• Lead compliance monitoring activities and improvement of governance in financial accounting practices within FXAP and the group
• Lead / support various finance related projects as a representative of APO Finance
• Lead & develop team members
• Execute operational activities at ground/staff level when needed

RESPONSIBILITIES & TASKS:

• 2IC (second in charge) to support & cover Operation Finance Head as needed
• Very hands on with daily operations to cover staff level activities due to current resource shortage
• Lead FXAP group treasury, financial accounting & consolidation process, ensuring reporting to Head Office is on time and accurate.
• Ensure APO / OpCos practices are in line with policies and guidelines. Provide instructions of relevant policies for OpCos and APO Finance members.
• Lead quarterly confirmation of financial statement risk assessment of FXAP and OpCos.
• Validate accuracy of quarterly closing schedule submitted by OpCos.
• Hands-on involvement to support month end closing: journals, reconciliation, analysis, consolidation etc.
• Support daily finance operations activities.
• Manage foreign currency exposure using financial instruments such as forward contract, NDF (non-deliverable forward) and complying with FX group guideline
• Ensure accuracy & reliability of foreign exchange gains/losses reported in the financial statements
• Perform monthly analysis of currency exchange gain / loss for the group & report to Corporate
• Monitor OpCos hedging activities & cash position ensuring compliance to group guidelines
• Daily cash management for FXAP
• Develop / propose cash management strategy for the group (e.g. evaluate cash positions of overseas subsidiaries and to propose dividend strategies to Corporate, assess mid-term cash requirements of the group and propose the most effective cash management strategy)
• Develop funding plan (new loan facility / renewal) as a group.
• Monitoring and managing the organisation's bank relationships and liquidity management
• Source and negotiate with banks for competitive cost of funding, investment & hedging instruments
• Prepare accurate and timely reports for stakeholders
• Establish, document and implement policies & procedures necessary to ensure a high degree of quality in work performed by area.
• Initiate & lead improvements of group consolidation / finance operations.
• Liaise with Tax Agents and external auditors to ensure APO accounting treatments comply with accounting policy and regulation.
• Manage the statistical survey requests from government bodies
• Review OpCos compliance / monitoring reports. Suggest / initiate / lead improvements as needed. Provide timely reporting to Corporate in a timely manner Team management & development: Manage the team, provide coaching & develop team members
• Lead / support finance related projects to improve productivity, compliance or governance. This also includes the broad spectrum of project management activities.
• Support Accounting Enhancement Project led by Finance Project Team
• Lead other ad-hoc projects & duties as assigned

Min Years of Experience and knowledge:

• Degree in Accountancy and 10 years working experience in accounting operations / consolidation / MNCs and Treasury function

• Minimum 5 years of experiences in leading Finance related projects / process improvement initiatives

• Sound understanding of accounting principles

• Understanding and experience of treasury operations including FX, hedging, liquidity, cashflow and various financial instruments

Our Client:

Our client is a prominent motor manufacturing company, publicly listed in India, is expanding its operations and presence in Asian countries such as Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, and other countries. They are actively looking to hire a Finance Executive to join their team in Singapore.

The Responsibilities:

• Process AR invoices and review aging reports
• Manage full set accounting, including Fixed Asset Register
• Evaluate payment requests and handle Journal entries
• Conduct Intercompany reconciliation and monthly account closing
• Prepare GST filings and review Bank reconciliation
• Oversee tax matters, audits, and financial reporting
• Manage cash flow, budgeting, and forecasting
• Maintain loan and interest schedules

The Requirements:

• Hands on experience with SAP S/4 HANA
• Minimum Diploma in Finance/ Accountancy
• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience

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JO Reference: JO-240117-343484

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Responsible for submission of timely, accurate and commercially-focused Budget, Forecast and 3 Year Planning for Singapore, in line with agreed templates and timetables

· Identify and timely report risks and opportunities for the business by monitoring Sales Pacing and cost spending closely

· Update commentary highlights concisely, anticipating potential questions and address them in advance with supporting analysis as appropriate

· Provide Business Partner support to event team

· Monthly P&L actual review and working with SSC for month end. This will include:

- Ensure revenue and costs are recorded correctly, and intercompany billings are performed

- Compliance in accordance to Group guidelines and timely release of accruals, if any.

· Build necessary financial / management reports from appropriate systems for review and analysis purpose

· Intercompany review for Singapore incl. agreements, invoicing, resolving mismatches and cash settlements

· Liase with auditors for Government Grants audit

· Manage and review GST submission, Corporate Secretarial related matters and completion of Government Surveys for the Company

· Review balance sheet and work with SSC to ensure balances are substantiated and preparation of cashflow

· Handle audit and financial statements related matters

· Ad hoc queries / requests from stakeholders (Group/Division, Management, Business Partners etc)

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

· Relevant accounting or finance degree is a prerequisite

· Prior FP&A / business partnering experience in an MNC environment preferred with at least 5 years of experience

· Advantage with knowledge of financial rules in UK / US listed companies

· Well versed in systems e.g Salesforce, Oracle, TM1

· Self-motivated, dynamic and can work independently

· Accountable and willing to accept responsibilities

· Well-organized and good prioritization

· Growth mindset and ability to adapt to a changing environment

· Strong problem-solving skills, proactive and results oriented

· Challenges the current way of working and seeks opportunities to improve

· Fluent in written and conversational English

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Enter policy information in the insurance system
• Process endorsements in the system
• Produce policy documents
• Generate renewal notices
• Support underwriting process
• Generate system reports
• Perform other functions or tasks as and when assigned

Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• GCE "N" level
• No relevant experience is required
• Teamwork