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

SHIELD is a device-first risk intelligence company. We are dedicated to helping organizations worldwide eliminate fake accounts and all malicious activity. Leveraging AI, we identify the root of fraud with the SHIELD Device ID and provide actionable risk intelligence in real time, helping all online businesses stop fraud, build trust, and drive growth. With offices in San Francisco, Miami, London, Berlin, Jakarta, Bengaluru, Beijing, and Singapore, we are rapidly achieving our mission - eliminating unfairness to enable trust for the world.

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

• 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.

• 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

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Finance Manager for New Projects Funding will play a pivotal role in the achievement of the strategy of the Company, focusing on sourcing, evaluating, and managing financial resources for new and existing projects. This position demands a dynamic and strategic financial professional who can help the Company fulfill its mission by efficiently and effectively allocating resources.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Funding Strategy: Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for sourcing and allocating financial resources for new projects in alignment with the CSR mission of the Company.
• Financial Analysis: Conduct financial analysis, including risk assessment, cost-benefit analysis, and financial modeling, to determine the feasibility and viability of proposed projects.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Collaborate with project teams to develop project budgets and provide financial forecasts to ensure sound financial planning.
• Grant Management: Manage financial aspects of grants and funding agreements, including compliance, disbursements, and reporting.
• Due Diligence: Perform due diligence on potential partners and grantees to ensure the foundation's funds are being utilized effectively and ethically.
• Risk Management: Identify and assess financial risks associated with projects and implement mitigation strategies.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor and evaluate the financial performance of ongoing projects, providing recommendations for improvement as necessary.
• Reporting: Prepare and present financial reports to monitor the Company CSR footprint and provide transparency on project funding.
• Stakeholder Relations: Collaborate with project managers, donors, and external partners to establish strong working relationships and ensure alignment with project financial goals.
• Compliance: Stay current on financial regulations and ensure that projects are in compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; Master's degree or relevant certification (e.g., CFA, CPA) is preferred.
• Proven experience in financial management, particularly in evaluating and funding projects.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in financial software and tools.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Our talented consultants enable our Financial Services Industry (FSI) Business Unit to deliver a myriad of business transformation solutions to our clients. The FSI Business Unit has led and managed projects for top-tier, global clients ranging from strategy, target operating model design, regulatory governance and remediation to technology transformation, program & project management, and business analysis. We have experience providing these solutions to clients within their Sales & Trading, Risk Management, Finance, Treasury, and Operations & Technology functions. 

Our Sia Village makes an immediate impact for our firm and clients. At all levels and varying scales, our consultants execute upon client delivery, business development, business expertise, team collaboration and leadership. We support your professional development and career growth through on-the-job training, internal trainings & learning pathways, in addition to opportunities to ideate, build, promote and deploy best-in-class and convincing IP/Solutions that bring a distinctive added value to our customers. Through our firm’s career pathways and collaborative global teams, you will have the opportunity to learn, grow, and develop as a consulting professional.  

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.

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Role: Finance Analyst

Job Requisition Number : JR20629

Job Level : 3 years of relevant experience (L2)

Location : Singapore

About Group Technology

Group Technology provides IT application services for the Bank. We leverage on best practices in

business solutions delivery, design and development to meet the Bank’s vision and business objectives. Our strategy is primarily driven by the long term and short term business strategies and objectives of the Bank. Our strategic focus is to align IT with the Business, create flexibility and capacity in IT infrastructure, and consolidate for scale, time to market, and risk management.

Job Responsibilities

 Asset Management – Manage laptops inventory, issuance, write-off of assets, etc.

 Financial Data Management - Ensuring accurate/up-to-date data entries in excel trackers.

 Work with various senior managers to monitor utilization of budget.

 Prepare monthly financial dashboard reports.

 Assist with yearly budget exercise.

 Process invoice payments.

 Create PR/GR/Extract reports using SAP system.

 Upkeep of Finance Share Point/Shared Folder Repository.

 Prepare weekly reports for Finance Lead on open tasks/ issues.

 Other Finance/Asset Management related ad-hoc tasks as directed by the Finance Lead

Qualifications and Skills Required

 Bachelor’s Degree in Banking & Finance/ Business Management or related field.

 At least 3 years’ relevant experience preferably in a Finance Institution or Consultancy firms.

 Above average excel skills (Advance formulas, pivot tables, building of reporting dashboard). Strong

 in data analysis using excel.

 Good knowledge in Power Point and have prior experience in preparing PPT slides for reporting

 purpose. Knowledge in Power BI will be a plus.

 Good experience in managing/responsible/implementing business process improvement.

 Have working experience in SAP system (PEMS).

 Excellent internal communications, written and verbal communication skills.

 Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

 Strong Attention to details.

 Willing to learn attitude and able to work independently.

 Able to handle confidential data in a professional manner. PDPA related certification will be a plus.

 Experienced in software and related maintenance contractual/commercial processing will be a plus.

 Have knowledge in managing Share Point will be a plus.

 Experienced as a PMO support in Bank Projects will be a plus.

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