ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS

At Goldman Sachs, we connect people, capital and ideas to help solve problems for our clients. We are a leading global financial services firm providing investment banking, securities and investment management services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and individuals

ABOUT OUR ROLES
Asset Servicing is a Global Markets Operations business unit responsible for the management of Voluntary Income and Corporate Actions events across the globe for both equity and fixed income products. Areas of focus include event creation, reconciliation, instruction, entitlement distribution, and dedicated client service. The Asset Servicing role requires a professional with deep Operational expertise and proven experience in managing and developing complex and high-risk functions.

DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
We are searching for an experienced Operations professional to join the Prime Services Operations unit in one of several global locations in Asset Servicing's team Responsibilities include:

Communications – Demonstrate great interpersonal skills and ability to develop strong relationships with key stakeholders

• Articulate issues clearly and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization (analyst to managing director)
• Influence others and express alternative views and rationale for a course of action
• Listen well and be receptive to others’ ideas and suggestions, encouraging open and collaborative dialogue among team members

Functional & Technical Expertise – Leverage deep technical expertise to resolve challenging issues

• Possess robust industry and market trend knowledge and experience, and take initiative to broaden skill set
• Exhibit strong analytical skills with an ability to understand complex workflows and become the go-to expert within stakeholder community
• Deliver day-to-day issue resolution through effective time management, prioritization and multi-tasking

Innovation – Contribute to the definition, review, and execution of Global Asset Servicing Strategy

• Enhance the control environment through business intelligence-related initiatives to increase scalability, adapt to regulatory changes, and deliver creative solutions to clients
• Identify and deliver functional enhancements in processes and/or core tools and technologies that will improve divisional leverage
• Demonstrate ability to identify and leverage solutions used by other teams, and foster a culture of innovation in which the more junior population is encouraged to seek creative solutions

Client Focus – Deliver consistent client service through partnerships with other teams and divisions

• Effectively handle challenging requests, and build trusting, long-term relationships with clients
• Appreciate key client strategies and proactively manage and articulate the impact on the team and function using BI/analytics and empirical data

Risk Management – Partner with regional management team to provide effective oversight of key Asset Servicing Functions

• Challenge existing risk and control framework and the status quo to further reinforce the control environment
• Proven ability to effectively manage operational risks and develop control enhancements
• Contribute to and drive technical and operating environment risk review
• Provide guidance and advice from a risk and control perspective to ensure the proper remediation of risk arising from new products, business, migrations, etc.

Management, Leadership & Culture

• Partner with an Executive Director to build a resilient and motivated team by promoting diverse perspectives, providing transparent feedback, and offering career coaching
• Assume accountability and ownership of complex situations, offering own expertise to influence outcomes

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience with Asset Servicing in a global market or another securities-related function
• Sees the big picture and keeps current with emerging business, economic and market trends
• Works intensely towards extremely challenging goals and persists in the face of obstacles and setbacks
• Strong team player who collaborates readily with others within and across teams
• Encourages other team members to participate and contribute, and acknowledges others' contributions
• Forward-thinker who anticipates questions, plans for contingencies, and identifies clear objectives
• Improves current processes and develops creative solutions that are grounded in reality and have practical value
• Influences outcomes by taking a position on issues and presenting sound, persuasive rationale for ideas

At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world.

We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at GS.com/careers.

We’re committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: https://www.goldmansachs.com/careers/footer/disability-statement.html

© The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2023. All rights reserved.
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Executive Summary

Smart IMS Inc provides Digital technology & Cloud transformation services, Application & Infrastructure Management Services, Unified Communications and Insurance implementation services to customers across the Americas, Europe, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific regions. As the trusted technology and business partner of leading MNCs, including Global Investment Banks, Smart IMS is also a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, Oracle Platinum Partner and AWS MSP Partner.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized individual as a Bank IT Logistics Coordinator, to support the Network & Hosting Team of our client in Singapore, which is a top global investment bank.

In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating the timely and accurate delivery of network and hosting infrastructure equipment to data centers, warehouses, and other critical facilities of the bank. You will work closely with vendors, logistics teams, and internal stakeholders to ensure that all deliveries are processed efficiently, and items are received accurately.

Key Responsibilities

Delivery Coordination:

• Oversee the end-to-end logistics of equipment deliveries to data centers, warehouses, and other relevant locations.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely ordering and procurement of required items, ensuring all equipment is ordered according to project specifications.
• Track and monitor the status of orders and shipments, ensuring that deliveries are on time and accurate.

Vendor and Supplier Management:

• Liaise with vendors, suppliers, and third-party logistics partners to manage orders, deliveries, and any issues or delays.
• Ensure that vendor documentation (such as invoices, packing slips, etc.) is complete and accurate.
• Track vendor performance and report any discrepancies or issues that may impact delivery timelines.

Data Center Access Coordination:

• Request and manage access passes for entry into data centers, ensuring that all passes are prepared and ready for delivery teams.
• Work closely with security and facilities teams at data centers to ensure that delivery teams and equipment are properly authorized for entry.
• Ensure compliance with all data center protocols regarding access, safety, and security.

Delivery and Equipment Verification:

• Ensure that all equipment and shipments are verified upon delivery, checking for accuracy against purchase orders, shipping manifests, and packing lists.
• Document any discrepancies or damages in delivery, escalating issues as needed to the relevant teams for resolution.
• Perform initial inspections and quality checks to ensure that items received are in good condition and meet project requirements.

Logistics Documentation:

• Maintain detailed and organized records of all logistics-related activities, including delivery schedules, vendor communications, and access permissions.
• Report on logistics performance and provide feedback to relevant teams for continuous improvement.

Stakeholder Communication:

• Act as the primary point of contact for all logistics-related queries from internal teams, external vendors, and data center personnel.
• Provide regular updates on the status of deliveries, ensuring all stakeholders are informed of any issues or delays.

Other Duties:

• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as needed to support network infrastructure projects and hosting operations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, Information Technology, or any other field
• Relevant experience is not required but will be an advantage
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external vendors.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in handling equipment deliveries and documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant experience in logistics coordination, vendor management, or similar roles, in a network, IT, or data center environment will be an advantage
• Familiarity with data center operations, network infrastructure, and hosting environments (advantageous).
• Experience working in data center or network infrastructure environments.
• Knowledge of industry-standard logistics practices and shipping methods.
• Familiarity with vendor management and procurement processes.
• Experience in coordinating equipment deliveries in high-security environments.

Working Conditions

• Office and data center environment.
• Occasional travel to data center locations may be required.
• Ability to work outside of normal business hours (Saturday or after 6pm) is required for the role to coordinate deliveries or handle urgent requests.

Executive Summary

Smart IMS Inc provides Digital technology & Cloud transformation services, Application & Infrastructure Management Services, Unified Communications and Insurance implementation services to customers across the Americas, Europe, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific regions. As the trusted technology and business partner of leading MNCs, including Global Investment Banks, Smart IMS is also a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, Oracle Platinum Partner and AWS MSP Partner.

We are looking to hire a Network Analyst - Event / Incident Management to support our client in Singapore which is a top global investment bank.

Job Description

Performs commoditized activities which may include monitoring, event management, service requests, and engineering. Technology Services Analysts II have foundational experience in network, systems, application, access requests, production support, or security engineering, and consistently work independently in performing activities.

Your background

This role is an entry level to multiple technology positions. The individual in this role will perform commoditized activities which may include event management, level 1 incident triage, and process and change maintenance and oversight. This individual will build foundational experience in networks, systems, and production support.

Shift and hours of work:

• Each shift will be 12hrs, alternate week’s Wed will be an off day.
• Shift Pattern A: Sun to Wed
• Shift Pattern B: Wed to Sat

What you can expect

The areas of focus for the Technical Analyst includes Event Management, Incident Management, and Level I triage of networking with a primary focus on network change oversight and stability. Network exposure will include (but not limited to) routing & switching, perimeter security, traffic management, content inspection infrastructure, and emerging technologies such as Software Defined Networking. Technical Analyst are expected to have a basic understanding of networking protocols with the ability to adopt new technologies and troubleshooting methodology (including the use of proactive and reactive tools). The work is always in alignment to the current and approved Network Services Standards, Incident and Problem Management Policies & Procedures, governance and management policies set forth by the firm.

This position will interface directly with internal stakeholders and external suppliers/providers, architecture, product engineering, product management, and business management. At times, they may interface with various levels of senior management. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are a must. The candidate must be able to work on their own and successfully in team settings in various sizes and locations. Adherence and use of standards, product sets, templates, systems, and artifacts are important to the success of the individual, the department, and the firm at large.

Required Skills:

• Basic understanding of Internet protocols and networks: WAN, LAN, TCP/IP, DNS, UDP, IPv4, IPv6, BGP, OSI layers 1-7
• Basic understanding of troubleshooting methodologies for networking problems
• Basic understanding of Network Automation tools and processes
• Self-starter/self-directed, organized and detail oriented
• Strong technical acumen and analytical skills
• Excellent client interfacing skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Experience aligning actions to business impact and service restoral
• Demonstrates ownership: Is accountable and can hold others accountable (professionally)
• Ability to operate with colleagues across different time zones with a flexible approach to working hours (ability to work varied hours) to successfully interact and communicate on a global level

Desired Skills:

• 2 or more years’ experience in Networking-related disciplines within a design, implementation, or operations role
• Basic understanding of JIRA, Confluence, Agile framework & SCRUM ceremonies
• Relevant Industry certifications in Network Technologies
• Cloud or Software Defined Networks knowledge and experience
• Experience with SDN; Cisco ACI, VMware NSX, Arista CloudVision
• Experience with SDWAN, preferred if on CloudGenix (Palo Alto)
• Experience with automation tools such as Python, Ansible, YAML or Django, API calls (to ticketing systems and network devices), and frontend web development
• Experience working in an Agile environment
• Experience of working within Financial Services (Insurance, Banking, Investment banking)
• Experience with other network technologies
• Proxy/Threat Prevention, DDI, Load Balancing, and AAA

What you will do

• Operational support of network environments:
• Switching & Routing (underlay and overlay)
• Firewall, Traffic Management, Content Inspection, and DNS
• Identify service impact, interpret monitors, dashboards, traffic captures, and logs using:
• Splunk, SevOne, IBM Watson AI Ops, Wireshark, NetScout, and Gigamon
• Cisco Nexus / ACI, Arista CloudVision, VMware vSphere
• Operational Change Oversight
• Monitor Network Master Control Room and provide “Air Traffic Control” for all Network changes
• Provide reporting and communication of change activity, including incidents that may be related to change
• Facilitate escalation to NOC and Change leadership teams
• Identify possible production failure scenarios through eyes on glass monitoring of IT infrastructure Services
• React to the failure according to business impact, and communicates with management and technical escalation
• Initiate production support triage efforts for network infrastructure incidents, manage bridge line troubleshooting and appropriate team engagement, engage in technical research and troubleshooting, and escalate to next level of leadership as needed
• Provide status updates and technical detail for awareness communications, ensure accuracy of all communications sent, and ensure any necessary follow-ups are scheduled
• Responsible for data quality and completion of incident tickets, including ensuring all impacts are accurately recorded and documented in the system of record.
• Work ad-hoc reports and offline incidents at the direction of the senior team members or leadership
• Promote and enforce production governance during triage/testing and fix efforts, exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.

The Company

As an Internal Audit Manager specializing in Corporate and Investment Banking and Commercial Banking), you will play a critical role in identifying and mitigating risks, ensuring compliance, and driving improvements in internal audit processes within a dynamic and fast-paced APAC regulatory environment.

The Role

· Lead and execute audits, serving as Auditor in Charge for engagements.

· Identify and assess key risks and controls, developing effective test plans.

· Manage multiple tasks and deadlines with minimal guidance.

· Draft and finalize audit findings and reports for review by senior leadership.

· Ensure audits are risk-based and aligned with internal policies and guidelines.

· Demonstrate expertise in Corporate and Investment Banking and Commercial Banking risks.

· Provide clear, logical audit opinions supported by relevant facts.

· Support regional governance forums and regulatory requests as needed.

· Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

· Communicate effectively and influence at multiple levels of management.

· Collaborate with regional Internal Audit teams to meet regulatory requirements.

· Analyze data, develop recommendations, and contribute to process improvements.

Your Profile

· 8+ years of strong audit experience with global banks or Big 4 consulting firms.

· In-depth knowledge of CIB/CB operations and APAC banking regulations.

· Thorough understanding of risk management and advisory practices.

· Proven ability to lead projects, analyze data, and provide actionable recommendations.

· Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills in high-pressure environments.

Apply Today

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Robert Half International Pte Ltd. Co. Registration no.: 200612189E | EA Licence No.: 07C5595 | Gabriela De Brito Lopes Prestes Oxby EA Registration no.: 1989404

Job Description:

We are seeking a talented and experienced Financial System Analyst to join our team in the banking industry. The Financial System Analyst will be responsible for analyzing, designing, and implementing financial systems and processes to ensure accurate and efficient financial reporting and analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze and evaluate existing financial systems/ reporting, processes, workflow, database model, UAT testing, and procedures to identify opportunities for improvement
• Design and implement new financial systems and processes to streamline operations and enhance efficiency
• Develop and maintain financial models & database and reports to support decision-making and strategic planning
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, develop solutions, and implement changes
• Provide technical support and training to end users on financial systems and tools
• Perform regular audits and reviews of financial data to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements
• Stay current on industry trends and best practices in financial systems and technology

Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year of experience in financial analysis, systems implementation, or related role in the banking industry
• Strong technical skills, including proficiency in financial software and tools (e.g., MS Access will be an added advantage)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

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PERSOLKELLY Singapore Pte Ltd • RCB No. 200007268E • EA License No. 01C4394• Reg. R22111375 Chua Jie Lin

Our Clients

• Multiple headcounts cross companies, focusing on banking and fintech industry

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct compliance checks on IT controls such as project management, security, and operations, and recommend improvements.
• Prepare compliance reports and establish remediation plans to address gaps.
• Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and internal IT procedures.
• Perform system risk assessments and support IT system owners in compliance efforts.
• Standardize processes across APAC branches, reviewing IT guidelines and manuals.
• Guide technology teams to adhere to IT governance policies and procedures.
• Digitize IT governance processes to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Provide IT audit support and ensure alignment with audit requirements.
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, or ITIL are an advantage.
• IT Risk and Cyber Security experience and preferably with working experience of MAS technology regulation in banking sector or similar regulated industry.
• Proficient in IT compliance assessments and report preparation.
• In-depth understanding of IT project management, security, and operations.

Key Knowledge (Varies Depending on Roles):

QA Knowledge

• Collaborate with the Regional IT QA Team to strengthen the IT QA and Control framework.
• Develop and maintain IT QA and Control frameworks, including policies and tools for Singapore and APAC branches.

MAS Regulations

• Hands-on experience in MAS technology regulations within the banking sector or other similarly regulated industries.

Apply online or feel free to contact me directly (via email: [email protected]) for more information about this opportunity. Due to the high volume of applicants, we regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Only candidates who are based in Singapore would be considered. Thank you for your understanding.

Lim Ting Yee (R23116601)

JAC Recruitment Pte. Ltd. (90C3026)

Your new company

This is a multinational investment bank.

Your new role

• Support Front Office applications and electronic trading applications as well as deliver on critical business driven projects and initiatives for ESG governance team.
• Support core business processes covering portfolio construction, order generation, order management, trade execution, trade confirmation and trade settlement.
• Responsible for managing Incidents, major incident, problem and change management related activities.
• Understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

What you'll need to succeed

• 5-7 years of relevant experience.
• Hands on experience with operating systems like UNIX/LINUX. Advanced understanding and ability to write scripts in Perl, Shell, Python, PowerShell.
• Advanced Database/SQL skills - ability to write stored procedures. Good to have exposure to Snowflake.
• Good understanding of Equity/Derivatives/FX trade life cycle, electronic trading, FIX and accounting.

What you'll get in return

• Market competitive remuneration
• An exciting opportunity to be part of a global organisation

What you need to do now

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Shabnam at Hays on +65 60271964 or email [email protected] for a confidential discussion.

Referrals are welcome.

Registration ID No. R1873584 | EA License number: 07C3924 | Company Registration No. 200609504D

GLOBAL BANKING AND MARKETS

Our core value is building strong relationships with our institutional clients, which include corporations, financial service providers, and fund managers. We help them buy and sell financial products on exchanges around the world, raise funding, and manage risk. This is a dynamic, entrepreneurial team with a passion for the markets, with individuals who thrive in fast-paced, changing environments and are energized by a bustling trading floor.

WHAT WE DO

Engineers in the Marquee Market Data team play an integral role on the trading floor and within Marquee. We are a cross-asset team that work closely with the desks to source and distribute market data used in pricing and risk for the firm and its clients. We build complex parallel computing architectures that power pricing, and market making that help run the firm’s core businesses. We also build strategic modelling frameworks and trader marking tools that help desks create market data for the firm. In a team of energetic, self-motivated individuals, we need someone who can take the initiative at any stage of the software cycle, from inception, through development, to release and support. This role also interacts with a variety of other strat, trading and engineering teams. The structure is flat, and the successful candidate will be able to manage his or her time to have maximum impact.

YOUR IMPACT

As a Market Data Engineer, you will be building the foundational technologies that source and distribute market data for markets around the world. You will be working on a team focused on building the best-in-class market data infrastructure. You will work with other engineers and traders to improve all aspects of our platform. You’ll do this with a keen eye on performance, guided by a robust measurement framework and lots of experimentation. You will have an opportunity to develop a deep understanding of Goldman Sachs’ securities business flows.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

Responsibilities

• Contribute to architectural decisions and implementation of our market data platforms, both strategically and day to day
• Drive our platform development using a range of technologies, and collaborate closely with other quant, trading and core engineering teams
• Analyse platform performance and identify areas for improvement
• Improve the safety and reliability of our market data systems
• Manage work to balance the short-term needs of the business with strategic enhancements

Basic Qualifications

• Excellent academic record computer science or in a relevant quantitative field such as physics, mathematics, statistics, engineering
• Strong programming skills in an object oriented or functional paradigm such as Java or C++
• Self-starter with strong self-management skills, ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver in a high-pressure environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience of the following would be advantageous:

• 3 years of experience in Java 8 or above
• Experience building multi-threaded/concurrent or low-latency systems
• Prior experience in building trading/front office platforms

ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS

At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world.

We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at GS.com/careers.

We’re committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: https://www.goldmansachs.com/careers/footer/disability-statement.html

© The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2023. All rights reserved.

Goldman Sachs is an equal employment/affirmative action employer Female/Minority/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of Finance Department
• Ensure all financial and statutory reports are accurate and submitted timely
• Ensure payments made are in order, properly verified and authorized
• Assist the Investment Committee Chairman with the management of the Investment Portfolio including the Fixed Deposits
• Manage financial planning including daily and monthly funds management and working capital management for the Company
• Prepare annual cashflow forecast, Shareholders’ funds accounts, Insurance funds accounts for the Company and present the annual budget to the Board for approval
• Analyse actual and compare the results with the budgets
• Conduct regular review of the accounting system and procedures, and be responsible for enhancements of system
• Ensure compliance with the requirements of the Companies Act, Accounting Standards, MAS Regulations, Insurance Act and to respond to any queries from the MAS.
• Liaise with the internal and external auditor to co-ordinate the audit process till completion
• Liaise with the Company actuary on the annual certification of the Company’s premium liabilities and on the annual stress testing exercise
• Co-ordinate with the Company Secretary on all secretarial matters, including the annual AGM and the regular Board of Directors’ meeting

Requirements

• Degree in Accountancy or professional qualification in Accountancy; CPA preferred
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in a senior finance leadership role of a financial services firm
• Strong foundation in finance and in-depth understanding of internal controls, corporate governance, regulatory compliance and accounting standards
• Familiar with MAS regulatory reporting requirements and IFRS 17 knowledge
• Numerically-inclined, meticulous and well-organised
• Highly driven with the ability to drive result and ability to work under tight deadlines and pressure

Position Overview

We are looking for a Manager, Finance Business Partner to support financial reporting and accounting for mega IT infrastructure portfolio. The candidate is required to have sound understanding of the portfolio and its operating model to provide financial / commercial insights to support key decisions or improvement plans.

The right candidate for this role will demonstrate strong collaboration skills, financial and analytical aptitude, attention to detail, comfortable with managing large data sets, highly proficient with the use of excel, reporting and dashboarding tools.

Role & Responsibilities

• Finance focal point for portfolio reporting including P&L, cashflow and reserves reporting
• Set up the financial and project structure required to facilitate management reporting based on the metrics needed
• Implement effective tracking and monitoring mechanism to provide financial status updates in different dimensions to meet the needs of both internal and external stakeholders
• Lead the annual budgeting exercise for the portfolio, including gathering inputs and performing reasonableness assessment on the budget
• Effectively manage financial responsibilities and decision making in a changing environment
• Produce clear and concise financial / presentation decks to provide analytical insights to internal and external stakeholders or to address adhoc issues
• Lead and participate in cross functional collaboration with other departments
• Process planning and improvement to help streamline portfolio finance processes
• Any other matters as assigned by the reporting officer

Requirements

• Good degree in Accountancy or ACCA qualification, with minimum 6 years of relevant working experience in the Big 4 audit firms and commercial firms (combined)
• This role requires a self-starter with strong analytical skills, attention to detail and ability to manage and prioritise across several ongoing tasks
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills to be able to manage both internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to be clear and concise in thought process and communication to enable effective stakeholder management
• Advanced proficiency with Excel, power pivot or similar tools and comfortable working with large data sets
• Need to be curious and has keen interest to deep dive into financials to shed light on the projects
• Ability to think logically and always challenging yourself to provide value added support to your stakeholders
• Highly motivated and resourceful individual who is able to work effectively independently
• Enjoys teamwork and actively contributes to our talented team

Preferred Requirements

• Proficiency with use of SAP, Power BI and Tableau
• Experience in managing project finance matters for large projects in IT companies
• Familiarity with the healthcare and/ or IT industry

Business Function

DBS’ Private Banking offers a one-stop, full-service touch-point for total banking requirements and provides the highest level of personalised banking. We have a team of dedicated, experienced investment advisors who identify opportunities in the various asset classes and employ the best strategies and product vehicles to cater to each client’s needs. Coupled with partnerships within the DBS network and with global institutions, we strive to build long-term relationships with our Private Banking clients in Asia by providing them with high quality, timely and extensive wealth management, investment and financial solutions.

Responsibilities

• Grow the business through proactive acquisition and retention of HNW/ UHNW clients within the European Market
• Implement geographical focused strategy in line with the overall business strategy.
• Build and develop a deep understanding of clients’ investment needs.
• Provide sound financial advice to clients working in partnership with the Investment Counsellors and Product Specialists.
• Be a strong advisor to the clients in their wealth journeys and work to continually strengthen the client relationships.
• Ensure compliance to the bank's and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with at least 8-12 years of relevant experience.
• Sound knowledge of private banking products and solutions as well as deep expertise of the European Market and relevant networks.
• Good understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with strong client centricity.
• Team player with the ability to collaborate widely with various internal stakeholders to drive client acquisition and retention.

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We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and the professional advantages of a dynamic environment that supports your development and recognises your achievements.

What we will offer

We will offer you a place where you can be yourself and where there are no limits on what you can achieve. With us, you can take ownership of your career and have honest conversations throughout. You will be joining an ambitious firm with a clear strategy for profitable growth where you can get early responsibility and early involvement in growing the business. Here you can expect a competitive and fair reward as well as recognition based on all round performance. This forms part of our internal promise to you, The Deal, between the firm and its employees.

Team structure

Stephenson Harwood has been established in Asia since 1979. We have a leading asset and structured finance practice. Our award-winning aviation finance team is one of the largest in Asia and ranked in Chambers Asia Pacific and Asia Pacific Legal 500.

Our team of acknowledged leading practitioners and highly talented aviation lawyers bring to the table a genuine in-depth knowledge and understanding of the aviation industry, which, when combined with a practical hands-on approach and high levels of legal expertise, enables us to deliver the commercial outcome our clients are looking for, effectively and cost efficiently.

We have decades of accumulated experience acting for:

• airlines
• lessors
• financiers and the major transportation banks

This experience means our aviation specialist lawyers have a 360-degree understanding of how the aviation industry works and can leverage that knowledge and experience to the benefit of clients without any re-invention of wheels or cost inefficiencies. Our approach is driven by listening to our clients’ commercial objectives, making sure we understand what it is that they want to achieve, within what timeframe, at what cost, and resourcing the job with the right team.

Main responsibilities

You will be working within a highly experienced and commercially astute team, you will have the opportunity to work on market-leading, high-profile deals. You will be expected to strive to achieve very high-quality standards and a passion for delivering excellence to clients.

This role will suit an ambitious and enthusiastic lawyer with excellent communication skills who enjoys the challenge of a dynamic and high performing team.

• Working with the Aviation Finance team to provide support on multiple transactions
• Drafting and reviewing corporate authorities and taking ownership of conditions precedent documentation and delivery
• Arranging for legal searches and filings where necessary
• Co-ordinating DocuSign signing processes
• Preparing reports and basic notes of advice
• Aviation finance transactions are generally fast-moving and offer the opportunity to work closely with our clients, other law firms and local counsel and take primary responsibility for discrete aspects of our transactions.
• You will gain broad market experience and be exposed to a range of different types of financing and leasing transactions. You will develop strong transaction management and administration skills.

Attributes / skills required

The successful candidate is expected to have the right mix of technical experience with a collaborative and team-oriented disposition. We are keen to hear from applicants with qualifications, experience as well as key skills and attributes as follows:

• An intellectually curious, lateral thinker who can work independently, is highly organised, and resilient
• Accuracy and attention to detail, with demonstrable good housekeeping and file management practices
• A proven team player, exhibiting cooperation and collaboration and who enjoys building excellent working relationships with clients and peers within the firm
• Clear, concise, and unambiguous drafting of financing and leasing documentation
• Responsibility for transaction management and administration, including liaison with key client contacts and local counsel
• Assisting with the day-to-day development and management of key client relationships
• Proven ability to acquire, consolidate and apply fundamental and up-to-date knowledge of the law
• Possess a good understanding of the legal and regulatory requirements
• Organised and with a resilience that shows an ability to handle setbacks and timeline pressures all whilst operating professionally and proactively at all times

This job description is indicative only and does not represent an exhaustive list of responsibilities. The firm reserves the right to alter or change the responsibilities at any time, in line with the firm's strategy and business needs.

Job Details:

• Contract : 6 months (non-renewable) , assist with SAP project implementation/data migration/harmonization
• Salary : UP to $4,000
• Location: Senoko

Job Duties:-

Review/assist with SAP project data migration from old system to new system as follow:

1. Account receivables - customer set up
2. Account payables - supplier set up
3. Costing
4. COPA analysis
5. Fixed/lease asset
6. Internal order set up for new system
7. Business partner setting

• Follow up with outstanding item that need to set up in the new SAP system with respective finance head from various country
• Setup/attending meeting on new interface with SAP system
• Assist with consultant queries
• Manage timeline for SAP project
• Assist with user acceptance testing
• Assist with China team queries
• Ad-hoc duties assigned by superior

Requirements:

• At least a Degree in Accountancy or other relevant professional qualifications
• At least 3 years working experience in related field
• Experience with account receivables and credit control
• Experience with GST and withholding tax filing/matter
• Experience with agreement drafting
• Experienced in ERP environment for SAP and system implementation
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Powerpoint, and Access
• Ability to work independently with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency
• Possess positive working attitude, self-motivated, and able to meet deadlines
• Good interpersonal skills and a good team player

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Responsibilities:

• Manage daily financial transactions (accounts payable, receivable, general ledger).
• Prepare and review financial reports (P&L, balance sheets, cash flow).
• Ensure timely month-end and year-end closings.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, tax laws, and policies.
• Coordinate with auditors for internal and external audits.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation.
• Provide financial support during public holidays and critical periods.
• Collaborate with other departments to align financial processes.
• Handle ad hoc projects or tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in financial operations or accounting.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
• CPA, ACCA certification is a plus.

Additional Requirements:

• Standby during public holidays.
• Willingness to work overtime when needed.

At NUS Singapore, our people are the driving force behind our success. We pride ourselves on fostering a vibrant and inclusive community of talented individuals from diverse backgrounds.

When you join NUS, you become part of a community of passionate individuals who are dedicated to driving innovation and change in education, research, and service. Our culture of inclusivity and entrepreneurship means that you’ll have the freedom to explore your ideas and make a meaningful impact. Your career at NUS is more than just a job - it’s a transformative experience that will shape your personal and professional growth.

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We are currently hiring permanent consultants as DevOps Engineers for new long-term projects for our Banking Clients, whose department is responsible for the development and maintenance of Capital Market applications used by worldwide users covering Transversal GMD & MCR, T2R, Front Office, Back Office, and Finance domains.

The Engineer will work on Market Risk, Counterparty Risk & Referential Collateral critical applications for the bank with strict response times and SLA to respect.

The Engineer will work on below main roles.

• Industrialization: Implement all necessary tools to manage the environments, the continuous integration, the continuous delivery and the processes execution.
• Environments: Manage and administrate environments from assembly to production (rules included), infrastructure implementation, operational usage.
• Operations: Execute the maintenance operations, delivery and environment monitoring.
• L3: Operate as L3 on non-production environments for delivery teams and also on production for support teams.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in the automation of the deployment solution.
• Participate in environment preparation for testing phases.
• Participate in developing tools to simplify day-to-day activities on the program.
• Facilitate coordination between program developers and infrastructure engineers.
• Ensure continuous improvement and maintenance of the CI-CD pipeline.
• Provide investigation help while fostering knowledge and sharing best practices with team members.
• Document processes and ensure they are properly followed.
• Ensure high-standard delivery to production.
• The position requires autonomy and reliability in performing duties while maintaining close communication with the rest of the project/support team.

Job Requirements:

Mandatory

• At least 3 years in Software development or DevOps team.
• At least 2 years in Java/J2EE development
• At least 2-year experience with Jenkins, GIT (GitLab)
• At least 1-year experience in Ansible
• At least 1-year experience in GitLAb
• Experience with DevOps methodology & tools like Jenkins, GIT (GitLab), Ansible, Docker/ Kurbernetes, CICD pipeline, Java dev context for the tooling, Database or Big Data storage systems, Grafana / Prometheus / Alert Manager / ELK / Kibana, Jira
• Experience in grid computing
• Basic understanding of finance and investment banking especially Market Risk.

Other Professional Skills and Mindset

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for both teammates and management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient software development life cycle
• Appetite to follow technology trends and participate in communities
• Passion for sharing expertise and growing team members’ skills
• Interest in learning from team members and mentoring junior team members on the path of high-quality deliverables

• More than 8 years of relevant work experience in Payments or financial industry products, more than 3 years of management experience
• Familiar with the business model and product form of at least one financial field such as Wealth Banking, Securities, OTC, payment, Core Banking ecosystem, etc.
• Familiar with the application of cutting-edge technologies such as API, Core Banking Ecosystem, Big Data or Crytpo in the financial industry

Job Responsibilities:

Product strategic planning

• According to the company's strategic objectives, formulate medium and long-term development plans for financial products;
• In-depth research on industry dynamics, market trends and user needs, to provide strategic support for product direction.

Product design and management

• Lead the overall design of financial products, including product architecture, functional modules and core processes;
• Responsible for product life cycle management, from demand research, design, development to online operation, to ensure continuous product optimization.

Cross-departmental collaboration

• Work closely with technical, operational, marketing, legal and risk teams to ensure product compliance and implementation;
• Responsible for cross-departmental coordination, promote resource integration, and ensure that the project is completed on time and with high quality.

User needs and market analysis

• Collect user feedback and market data, dig deep into user needs, and optimize user experience;
• Monitor industry competitor dynamics, provide product competitiveness analysis and improvement suggestions.

Team management

• Responsible for the construction and management of the financial product team, and cultivate the professional ability of the team members;
• Set goals for the team and follow up on completion to ensure the team is functioning efficiently.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Work with risk control and legal teams to ensure that products comply with relevant regulatory requirements and risk control standards;
• Develop and optimize risk control strategies to reduce potential risks in product operations.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor degree or above, major in finance, economics, computer or related majors s preferred;
• More than 8 years of relevant work experience in Payments or financial industry products, more than 3 years of management experience;
• Familiar with the business model and product form of at least one financial field such as Wealth Banking, Securities, OTC, payment, Core Banking ecosystem, etc.;
• Have excellent strategic thinking and market insight, and have a deep understanding of industry development trends;
• Strong data analysis skills and business logic thinking, able to complete complex project planning independently;
• Excellent communication skills, organization and coordination skills, and able to efficiently promote cross-departmental cooperation;
• Familiar with relevant laws and regulations, with risk control and compliance management awareness.

Bonus points:

• Experience in product management from well-known payment or financial institutions;
• Familiar with the application of cutting-edge technologies such as API, Core Banking Ecosystem, big data or Crytpo in the financial industry;

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Financial Reporting and Management Reporting
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, audit schedules, and sustainability reports, ensuring compliance and timeliness.
• Compile and submit MAS reports, tax filings, and other regulatory surveys accurately.
• Assist in preparing detailed management reports, including cost of funds and variance analysis.
• Support the budgeting process and contribute to financial planning and analysis efforts.
• Perform daily liquidity management tasks, optimizing returns on surplus funds.
• Identify and implement process improvements in financial reporting and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with finance functions to enhance financial policies, internal controls, and systems.
• Provide support for strategic projects and liaise with senior management on Board-related matters.

Requirements:

• Possess at least a Degree in Business, Banking, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of relevant working experience in a Bank or Financial Institution
• Good team player and able to work independently.
• Good time management skills and able to meet deadlines.

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Responsibilities

• Lead and provide guidance within the Transaction Monitoring and Sanction function
• Oversight of day to day Transaction Monitoring and Sanction function and monitor aging status
• Assist in performing level 2 review of corporate and STORMS alerts
• Review and checking of response for Production Orders and filing of STRs
• Assist in performing sample testing on commercial bank individual alerts cleared by Level 1 reviewers
• Review quarterly sample testing on Accuity (trade financing) alerts
• Annual review of transaction monitoring parameters and thresholds
• Review gap analysis performed by business units and assessed by team members
• Review of business/exception/extension memos
• Assist in management, HO, regulatory reporting, audit and regulatory inspections/requests
• Review of AML policy and procedure and to undertake appropriate changes
• Conducting AML related trainings
• Sharing session with Transaction Monitoring and Sanction team members during ongoing regular meetings
• Dissemination of regulatory updates from STRO/authority

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, Banking or equivalent discipline
• 5 years of relevant experience in similar capacity
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to handle all stakeholders
• Good working knowledge in local rules and regulations

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Responsibilities
1. Manage full sets of accounts and support day-to-day accounting operations.
2. Ensure timely, accurate month-end closing and financial reporting to management.
3. Prepare and review closing journals for responsible entities.
4. Responsible for preparation and closing of monthly and annual financial statements.
5. Responsible for accounting processes and tasks (i.e. AP & AR process, GL, account
reconciliation, etc.)
6. Coordinate and liaise with internal parties to support the Client’s financial activities.
7. Support forecasting and budgeting exercise as per corporate guidelines
8. Coordinate and liaise with external parties like external auditors, tax agents, corporate
secretarial agents, local tax and government authorities where required.
9. Support and ensure compliance with all finance filing requirements, tax filing
requirements, audits, procedures and forms both statutory and internal.
10. Assist in new processes and system implementation when required.
11. Prepare or review payments for staff claims and vendor invoices.
12. Prepare and check bank reconciliations and intercompany postings
13. Prepare monthly/ quarterly GST/ VAT reports for filing
14. Assist in annual budget process
15. Ad hoc duties as assigned.

Requirements
1. Degree in Accountancy, Finance, Business or an equivalent professional certification
2. At least 5 years of financial or accountant experience
3. Meticulous and able to meet deadlines
4. Proficiency with financial software, MS Office

Preferred but not a must:
1) Experience in Quickbooks
2) Experience in a Big 4 firm
3) Consolidation of accounts experience

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Principal Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage a Premier customer base, building long-term relationships with an assigned portfolio of clients.
• Oversee the total wealth of clients, matching financial and investment product solutions to their needs.
• Demonstrate a genuine interest in customers, helping them achieve their financial goals.
• Collaborate with Product Specialists to provide advanced technical support and address multiple client needs.
• Promote Premier services to potential clients, explore their needs, and refer them to relevant business units when necessary.

Requirements:

• University-level education, preferably in finance, business, or a related field.
• >4 years of experience in a client-facing environment within banking with strong relationship-building skills.
• Proven sales ability with a customer-centric approach and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A strong understanding of financial markets and a genuine interest in staying informed.
• A mature, independent mindset with the ability to perform effectively under pressure.
• Relevant CMFAS cartificates

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The Team

Our Corporate Finance team is focused on assisting diverse client base with their M&A and capital raising requirements. The role provides opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and collaborate with other Grant Thornton advisory teams across Singapore and region.

Responsibilities

• Assist in performing detailed financial analysis and modeling for M&A and capital raising transactions.
• Conduct company valuations using various methods, including discounted cash flow (DCF), comparable company analysis, and precedent transactions.
• Prepare pitch decks, proposals, presentations, and investment memorandums for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support due diligence processes by gathering, analysing, and interpreting financial data
• Conduct company, industry, market and valuation research
• Assist leaders in executing corporate finance transactions, including coordinating with clients, investors and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• For Associate, at least 1 year of M&A and/or capital raising deal experience in corporate finance, investment banking, or financial consulting. For Senior Associate, at least 2 – 3 years of experiences in M&A and/or capital raising deal experience in corporate finance, investment banking, or financial consulting
• Strong financial modeling skills and proficiency with valuation techniques
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey financial concepts to diverse stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and financial analysis tools
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented with strong organisational skills

Primary Purpose

The Senior Executive for Regional Admin Finance will support the finance department in various administrative and financial tasks. This role involves assisting with budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, month-end closing processes and company projects. The assistant will collaborate with different corporate functions to ensure efficient financial operations and contribute to informed business decisions.

Key Accountabilities

• Review and validate Corporate Packages to ensure adherence to reporting requirements.
• Prepare and generate monthly reports for corporate function heads.
• Prepare monthly Corporate SGA and Capex reports for stakeholders.
• Distribute the Corporate Datapack to Business Centers (BCs) and ensure the analysis and landing forecasts are accurate and meaningful.
• Conduct monthly reviews of Corporate SGA intercompany transactions within the APAC region.
• Perform ad-hoc analyses as required.
• Collaborate with various finance functions to enhance processes and improve financial reporting.
• Assist in preparing budget guidance and budget templates.
• Provide support in the SGF Administration process.
• Collaborate with stakeholders (FP&A, Accounting, local Finance teams, corporate function members etc).
• Support the finance team with ad-hoc reporting and involvement in projects as Region Finance resource as needed.

Inherent Requirements

Formal Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (CA/CPA) with Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.

Key Skills / Core Competencies

• Expertise of IFRS accounting standards.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Good understanding of management accounting, general ledger information system and internal control.
• Experience with financial reporting and financial modelling.
• Effective communicator including strong verbal, written skills.
• Understand process improvements and standardizations.
• Project management and financial expertise in analysis of business cases and financial projections.
• Embrace core values: Integrity is essential.
• Ability to work with ambuigity.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in accounting/finance field.
• A Big 4 Accounting experience and Med tech industry experience is preferred.

Main Purpose of Job

Reporting to the Principal Officer, this role is primarily responsible for the oversight of the financial reporting for St. James’s Place International plc (Singapore Branch) (“SJPISB”). The role holder is also responsible for providing business support for SJPISB.

Key Responsibilities of the Job

• Ensure that all financial reporting for SJPISB is in accordance with all relevant reporting standards/requirements and consistent with the relevant accounting policies and standards.
• Ensure that the Key Finance Controls of SJPISB are appropriate including the processing of payments and transfers within the Branch's delegated authorities framework.
• Responsible for review and oversight of quarterly and annual regulatory and tax-related returns including ensuring appropriate sign off and governance.
• Responsible for monthly and quarterly Management Information reports for distribution to SJPISB management and relevant Committees.
• Ensure that all other monthly, quarterly, and annual timetable actions are completed, and the SJPISB's Finance Monthly Task Calendar is signed off accordingly.
• Be the local liaison for the auditors to allow them to complete their annual audit in a time efficient manner.
• Ensure all relevant mandates, controls and documentation are updated and in line with MAS requirements.
• Provide local oversight of service relationships with external banking providers, corporate secretarial, tax and other advisers.
• Support SJPISB in its oversight of its third party providers including the administration centres, asset custodian, actuary and payroll providers.
• Responsible for the production of the outsourcing oversight Management Information reports.
• Support SJPISB and the Asia & Middle East Finance Division in related processes as requested by the Principal Officer.

Requirements of the Job:

• At least 4 years of relevant experience
• Qualified Accountant (CA, ACCA, etc.) with knowledge of Singapore FRS and accounting fundamentals
• Sound working knowledge of insurance accounting and RBC 2 reporting will be advantageous
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and liaise with other stakeholders to find the best solutions
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with a range of internal and external stakeholders
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc.)

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

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Job Description

• Act as a Finance Business Partner to the designated Research Centre/ Institutes within the cluster and provide strategic support to its management and budget holders by proactively monitoring financial activities and financial reporting specific to the Institutes, and clearly communicating results of the analyses.
• Provide financial and business advisories to the Institutes that are critical to the decision-making purposes and ensure compliance with University’s financial policies and procedures, and funding agencies’ terms & conditions / guidelines.
• Foster and maintain a regular working relationship within the Institutes, central shared services teams, and other functional partners.

Duties & Responsibilities:
Financial Management and Oversight

• Ensure smooth day-to-day financial operations of the Research Centre (RCE) / Institutes (RICs) within the cluster, including exercising financial control over budget expenditure, revenue collection and financial reporting.
• Drive the annual budget and forecast exercises by coordinating all movements of budget, ensuring timely submission of budgets to central teams.
• Participate in strategic meetings and budget planning sessions with the Institutes’ management, providing valuable financial insights to aid decision-making.
• Partner closely with Institutes to guide cost-efficiency initiatives and offer expertise in implementing resource optimization strategies, leading to a reduction in operational expenses.
• Analyse Institutes’ financial positions and funding status, offer insights and recommendations for periodic reporting to the Institutes’ management for decision-making processes.
• Prepare and present financial performance reports to the Institutes’ Governing Board/ Strategic Board, etc, ensuring clarity and accuracy of information.

Grant and Fund Management

• Partner closely with Institutes (as host institution) for effective grant administration, provide financial guidance throughout the grant lifecycle and facilitate budget allocation for various projects and funding sources, to enhance the host institute’s financial stability and research pursuits.
• Collaborate with budget owners to manage grants / funds and proactively identify issues for timely solutions and ensure optimal utilisation of funds.
• Ensure full understanding and compliance with the terms and conditions of the grants as predetermined in the signed letter of awards / agreements.
• Oversee grant claim statements preparation and timely submission to funding agencies, including liaison with auditors and fulfilment of audit requirements, and prompt response to queries for a smooth and timely audit fieldwork.
• Work collaboratively with the Institutes’ stakeholders and central shared services teams during financial year-end closing and grants’ closing activities to ensure all legitimate transactions are properly recorded and all financial reports are accurately prepared.

Governance, Controls and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with related tax filing matters including GST, withholding tax and taxable benefits for personal claims.
• Timely perform Risk Control Matrix (RCM) testing and address anomalies to mitigate financial risks, and ensure certification sign-off by Institute’s HOA before the financial year’s closing deadline.
• Liaise with internal auditors on all internal audit matters, where required.
• Coordinate and oversee the annual fixed assets verification exercise of the designated Institutes. Work collaboratively with Institutes’ stakeholders to ensure compliance with the verification procedures and maintain accurate records of fixed assets.

Leadership

• Execute plans and strategies outlined by Cluster Lead, ensuring that team goals align with the broader NUS / research finance cluster objectives.
• Resolve operational issues and challenges, making decisions with defined parameters and escalating complex issues when necessary.
• Monitor individual and team performance, offering feedback and support for continuous improvement

Process Improvement and Stakeholder Communication

• Proactively engage with Institutes’ stakeholders to understand their needs, challenges and goals.
• Provide guidance and updates to stakeholders on finance policies, guidelines and procedures, as and when required.
• Identify opportunities to develop guidelines and streamline financial processes for operational efficiency and resource optimization.
• Lead change initiatives such as projects, system implementation and other assignments as may be directed from time to time.
• Undertake ad-hoc tasks as requested by Institutes or assigned by Cluster lead.

Qualifications

• Accounting Degree/ACCA or equivalent with at least 10 years of relevant working experience
• Exposure to grant budgets, funding agencies’ regulations and financial compliance requirements in a research or education environment will be advantageous
• Technically competent with up-to-date knowledge of accounting / audit standards and practices
• Ability to quickly learn and grasp the implications of terms and conditions for each managed grant
• Highly stakeholder service-focused and strong in communication skills with the ability to build positive working relations and work collaboratively with people at all levels
• Highly analytical with exceptional problem-solving and organisational skills
• Self-motivated individual and able to work with minimal supervision in a dynamic environment with competing demands for resources
• A keen sense of ownership and accountability, and act with a sense of urgency to meet tight deadlines
• Proficient in using MS Office and has relevant experience in SAP accounting system and flexibility to adapt new software applications, where applicable