Responsibilities:
- Assisting in overseeing the finance team and responsible for day-to-day finance operations
- Build and improve the financial internal control system of the company, strengthen the checking of the investments and expenditure payments, control and prevent financial management risks
- Liaise with bank, internal & external auditor, company secretary, tax agent
- Coordinate Annual External Auditing, Annual Filing and Tax submission
- Build good relationships with banks and dealing with bank facilities, Standby Letter of Credit and LC.
- Cash flow management
- Prepares budget, estimate and forecasts
- In charge of month-end and yearly closing and compile sub-consolidation report
- Post-investment management and assist in potential investment due diligence
- Liaise with HQ for cash planning, financial reports, Parent Company Guarantee, and credit support for bank facilities
- Managing the financial elements of the matter lifecycle. Including matter inception, billing, collections, profitability analysis and other related reporting and activities
- Involvement in the Client and Matter Inception work flow process, overall ownership of completion Liaising with the lead relationship partners to ensure that rate agreements are reviewed in a timely manner offering assistance and information which may assist in client rate negotiations
- Providing detailed financial information in support of bills, i.e. hourly schedules, disbursements and narrative breakdowns. Preparation of detailed billing schedules as requested.
- Follow-up of action items, such as time transfer, time write off, dispatch of billing guides, disbursements, queries etc.
Requirements:
- Degree in Finance/Accountancy or related field with at least 8 years’ experience, preferably in construction
- Experience in broader or varied roles has a distinct advantage such as a full working capital role, other non-working capital related finance roles and experience in function building, systems implementation and / or turnaround.
- Ability to transfer fundamental credit control skills (such as non-confrontational assertiveness) more broadly to areas such as prompting action from parties, internal and external, to drive progress at all stages of the matter and working capital cycle
- Must be a proactive self-starter with drive, enthusiasm and tenacity, possessing excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Will need to be visible with the confidence to encourage and challenge partners.
- Excellent analytical and numeracy skills are a prerequisite for the role.
- Ability to work under pressure and cope with the high and varied workloads
- Knowledge of income tax, transfer pricing and withholding tax
- Management and leadership abilities
- Proficient in both English and Mandarin orally and written to liaise with Mandarin speaking counterparts
- Well-versed in Microsoft Office software, e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- 5 days work week
