Telenor Group is world’s leading telecommunications company across the Nordics and Asia with 158 million subscribers and annual sales of around NOK 99 billion (2022). We are committed to responsible business conduct and driven by the ambition of empowering societies. Connectivity has been Telenor’s domain for more than 160 years, and our purpose is to connect our customers to what matters most.

We have a leading Nordic position in mobile, broadband and TV services, as well as substantial activities in subsidiaries and joint venture operations, including mobile financial services and online classifieds in the Asia region. Worldwide, Telenor Group and our operations’ teams are 14,000 people strong.

Telenor Procurement Company (TPC), established in 2017 and based out of Singapore, operates as a subsidiary of the Telenor Group. We deliver Global Category Management as a service to the Telenor Business Units and beyond, taking full responsibility for the end-to-end Sourcing process and performance of global spend categories. Functioning as one Global Procurement team across all Telenor markets, we enable Telenor’s strategic ambitions by becoming a centre of expertise in the pursuit of efficient operations. TPC seeks qualified procurement professionals that are comfortable working in a global setup in the fast-paced Telecom field.

For more information, please visit our website : https://www.telenor.com/about/our-companies/other-units/telenor-procurement-company/

About the role

Finance Specialist reports to Director - Head of Financial Reporting - Finance. Key responsibilities include:

• Maintain, review and quality assure accounting data in a timely fashion in compliance with IFRS/SFRS and adhere to ICFR procedures for proper documentation, record keeping, presentation and disclosures

• Review and supervise work performed by team, providing guidance to overcome challenges and support in knowledge sharing, team building, competency development initiatives

• Ensure timely, accurate and high quality delivery in terms of internal/external audits and compliance reviews, identifying areas of improvement and implementing initiatives to simplify, automate and standardize processes, system and work routines

• Manage and own voluminous account reconciliations with vendors, customers, other stakeholders in an efficient manner

• Implement and maintain strict control environment in compliance with best practices, generally accepted accounting principles, Telenor Group policies and procedures

• Supports the Director/Manager Finance and responsible for the administrative and operational activities within finance function

• Maintain up to date records of forecasts, budgets and update variance analysis on monthly basis

• Supports on quarter rolling cash forecast to ensure healthy liquidity position of the Company

• Coordinate with accounting support team for information provisioning, reconciliation with internal systems and external party records

• Actively coordinate with internal users/cost centers/functions for efficient processing of information and minimizing delays

• Supports in month end accounting process, group reporting and annual auditing matters

Main tasks

• Responsible for administrative and operational support related to finance and accounting functions

• Coordination with internal and external stakeholders for timely support

• Demonstrate and practice change and constant improvement initiatives, challenges status quo and develop new ways of work to support the transformational journey to simplify end-to-end processes

• Actively participate and contribute in improving the overall finance and accounting function and build environment of trust and respect with all stakeholders

Profile

• Broad understanding of end- to- end accounting and finance functions

• Strong analytical and problem solving along with data analysis and handling capabilities

• Result oriented, demonstrating excellent collaboration abilities

• Able to work with a high degree of execution power and passion and deliver on stringent timelines

• High level of integrity and ethics

• Strong ability to communicate and interact effectively across organizational and cultural boundaries, internal and external

• Demonstrate commitment, maturity, flexibility and speed in response to business needs and operational challenges

• Attention to details, ability to handle large volume of data and information

• Excel, Words and Power Point skills are required for this role

Competence Requirements

· 3 to 5 years in finance and accounting related role in a multi-currency and multinational environment

· Bachelors degree in finance/accounting discipline with good understanding of SFRS/IFRS

· Advance user of Office tools and applications like Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.

· Experience using ERP systems would be an advantage

· There may be possibility of conversion from contract to permanent role

A market leader in the Consumer Goods industry is seeking a Regional Finance Manager to join their fast-growing organisation.

Covering the APAC region, you will oversee the finance operations for the business and be the bridge between HQ and the central finance team. This involves ensuring the precision of reported figures, collaborating with Shared Service, Senior Finance Leadership and External Parties (e.g. Auditors). Responsibilities encompass the overseeing of month-end procedures, financial consolidation and reporting for the various regions. There will be some aspect of analysis involves by performing P&L review, and telling a story out of the numbers. Lastly, you will drive insights on accounting policies and engage in process improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate should have a degree in Accountancy and Finance and be CA or CPA certified. A minimum of 10 years of relevant finance controlling experience together with SAP ERP is preferred. You should come from a related industry to FMCG or Retail, and some supervisory experience.

If you are keen, please click on the link to apply or email me with your updated CV at [email protected]. Alternatively, if you are looking out within the finance space, feel free to send across your resume.

Job Purpose:

· Managing the financial aspects of Regional Offices in two countries. Reporting to the Finance Manager, your responsibilities include financial stewardship, budgeting, forecasting, regional recharges, true-up processes, and performance analysis. Your role is vital in ensuring corporate governance, internal controls, and accurate financial reporting for the Regional Offices.

Job Scope:

· Oversee financial stewardship and governance for Regional Offices.

· Manage day-to-day commercial matters, ensuring adherence to corporate governance and internal controls.

· Take ownership of the financial health of Regional Offices and ensure compliance with corporate reporting

requirements.

· Collaborate with Cost Centre Owners to develop accurate budgets and forecasts.

· Prepare regional recharges and true-up processes.

· Provide insightful analysis of regional office performance.

Key Accountabilities:

· Improve the quality and effectiveness of financial information.

· Ensure forecast and budget accuracy.

· Conduct performance and variance analysis, and plan actions to close gaps.

· Continuously enhance systems and processes.

· Review monthly reconciliations using Blackline.

· Evaluate capital requirements and collaborate with Cost Centre Owners to manage capital spending effectively.

Requirements:

· Accountancy Degree or professional qualification with 3-5 years of relevant experience.

· Proficiency in major ERP and reporting tools (e.g., SAP, M3).

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

· Attention to detail and meticulous work ethic.

· Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.

· Effective team player with strong organizational and deadline management abilities.

· Exceptional analytical skills to provide valuable financial insights.

Additional Information:

· Salary – Up to S$8.5K per month

· Commencement Date: Immediate

· Contract duration: 3-4 month contract, convertible

· Working days and hours: Mon to Fri, hybrid

· Location: CBD

Interested applicants, please submit your CVs to Lyn Fu Yee Chen (R1110796) through the 'Apply Job' button.

Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

All applications will be handled with strict confidentiality.

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