Total 5 regional recruitment lead job vacancies in Accounting / Auditing category in D05 Clementi New Town, Hong Leong Garden, Pasir Panjang

Purpose of the Job

Reporting to Finance Manager to support the finance department in carrying out the responsibilities of the accounting department.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Perform financial accounting for a full set of accounts; monthly/quarterly/year-end closing
• Main PIC to work closely with Shared Service Centers (SSC) on posting/reviewing of daily/month-end closing journal entries
• Prepare external audit deliverables and support Group reporting requirements on a monthly/quarterly basis
• Perform monthly variance analysis on B/S & P/L
• Prepare and review intercompany cost allocation and recharges/billings
• Work closely with Business PICs to ensure that accruals are accurately recorded in the books
• Support in the training of new joiners on Finance policies
• Prepare presentation materials periodically for the management (Financial / Managerial accounting matters)
• Work with internal or regional teams for continuous improvement of processes
• Support key regional projects including new / changes in accounting standards, financial systems
• Continuously improve and optimize our financial workflows and conventions and use existing technology tools and applications to increase efficiency and automation

Subordinate activities

Assistant Manager

• Support Finance Manager in guiding a team of Finance Executives on day-to-day Finance operations
• Main PI to lead SSC on daily/monthly closing matters

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent
• More than 5 years of experience with a mix of Big 4 accounting firm and commercial experience
• CPA/CA or equivalent preferred
• Experience in SAP is required
• Possesses an in-depth understanding of accounting principles and company procedures.
• Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to work under tight deadlines
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong business sense with good financial analysis
• Advanced Excel skills, experience with building financial / budgeting models

The position of Regional Account Management Executive is to nurture and grow existing regional or strategic accounts within the network. It is a client-facing role which requires both operations knowledge and business development appeal. Managing both internal and external stakeholders will be crucial to the success of every project.

Responsibilities:-

• Support customer inquiries with pricing details, provide product information.
• Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with customers to enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty.
• Managing RFQs – liaise with multiple countries, prepare proposals, support solutions and implementation.
• Address and resolve customer issues or concerns in a timely and professional manner.
• Prepare and lead monthly/quarterly business reviews with customer as required.
• Process sales orders accurately and efficiently, ensuring all relevant information is captured.
• Coordinate with internal departments, such as inventory and shipping, to facilitate smooth order fulfilment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement improvements and streamline workflows.

Requirements:-

• Bachelor’s degree in accepted University
• 2-3 years in relevant field – Business, supply chain
• Microsoft Office – Full suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Business Intelligence Tools – a plus point

Job Descriptions

This role is client-facing and focuses on developing a positive business relationship. The key responsibilities of this role include:

• Mapping out client accounts, identifying their business units, and coordinating with regional/global teams to ensure alignment.
• Running Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and ensuring they are well-prepared.
• Ensuring that every office serves the client, understands the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and follows them accordingly.
• Monitoring, analysing, and distributing reports and being responsible and accountable for them.
• Conducting performance management for the reporting team.
• Regularly analyse the market and stay up-to-date with industry trends to maintain knowledge.
• Driving collaboration efforts internally by promoting and sharing best practices in the following areas:

- Client Reviews
- Strategic Business Plan
- Value add Programs
- Process Improvements
- Tender Management
- Technology Solutions

• Leading and reviewing impact and coverage analyses to identify service and opportunity gaps.
• Directing account monitoring activities by the team to ensure timely payment and collection.
• Creating and implementing business development plans with short-term and long-term objectives to be achieved by the region.

Skills and Qualifications

• Strong leadership and networking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• In-depth knowledge of logistics and supply chain management.
• Experience with strategic planning and execution.
• Ability to analyse data and market trends.
• Proficiency in performance management and team development.
• Familiarity with financial reporting and budgeting.
• Adept at problem-solving and decision-making.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, or related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years experience in a senior management role within the logistics industry.

The Regional Account Director for Power Protection is responsible for driving strategic direction at large, regional/global Hyperscale, Colocation and Enterprise accounts to satisfy customer needs while protecting and growing ABB’s Power Protection business.

This will include growth targets for new business and expansion of existing business. While having individual sales targets, the position requires a significant amount of coordination across the entire organization to ensure successful creation of demand, strategic alignment, closing of sales opportunities and account satisfaction. The successful candidate should have a clear understanding of thebusiness models of ABB’s Power Protectioncustomers.

The role requires leadership, large account management experience and excellent interpersonal skills to effectively work with senior executives inside and outside the organization.

International travel will also be required with this role.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Leads the development and implementation of the account plan and Statement of Work (SoW) growth actions.
• Understands the key business drivers, including significant and emerging business risks (e.g., sustainability/digital/cybersecurity) of the relevant global customer’s business and business environment and interprets the corresponding impacts and opportunities for ABB.
• Participates in the development of sales strategies for the account through providing current business and long-term plans of the customer.
• Defines and proposes sales targets for the account and ensures their achievement through a structured follow-up process across divisions and countries.
• Sells products/solutions/services to customers, focusing on volume, mix, and profitability targets, representing ABB, overall.
• Creates added value for the customer and ABB by ensuring a coordinated sales approach (e.g., frame agreements, sales planning, and issue resolution).
• Monitors competitors’ activity with the account and ensures that appropriate response strategies are formulated and implemented.
• Gives input on market price developments.
• Drives application of standardized marketing & sales processes and tools (Salesforce, account plans, etc.) for the account.

Your background:

• Postgraduate Degree or above, in Business or Engineering field. MBA preferred.
• Extensive Data Center experience and knowledge in the electrical/mechanical industries (20+ years preferred)
• Wide network across data center industry in both EMEA and APAC region
• Successful track record in managing global / regional accounts
• Strong influencing skills working across functions, geographies, and segments
• Previous experience in Electrical (Switchgears, Uninterruptible Power Supplies), Automation (Power Management Systems, Building Management Systems) and Mechanical Industries
• Understanding of mission critical segments: Data Center, Infrastructure, Utility
• Familiar with tendering, commissioning and project execution processes
• Strong leadership skills and ability to drive change in a matrix organization

Duties and Responsibilities: -

• Develop and maintain Key Account knowledge (e.g Strategy, general needs, market)
• Set and execute regional strategies and targets for growth with P&L accountability to achieve defined key account sales, volume and gross profit targets
• Investigate for further / new opportunities and potentials for key accounts in line with company’s directives and levers (e.g. cross selling)
• Coordinate developments of key accounts in APAC with cross countries Account Managers
• Work in close association with Global Key Account Managers from other Brenntag regions to identify and implement customer focused initiatives that expand Brenntag product offerings, strengthen loyalty, increase satisfaction and differentiate Brenntag as the distributor partner of choice.
• Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions by working closely with principal contacts at all levels of the customer organization.
• Manage and ensure timely response to Global Key Account Managers, customer inquiries and initiatives originated.
• Expand Brenntag relationships with key global and regional suppliers to create new product offerings, improve competitive position, reduce total cost of ownership and enhance overall profitability of the account.
• Lead, direct and mentor the activities of Brenntag country level Key Account Managers responsible for sales activities at local customer sites.
• Complete relevant periodic reports and admin tasks timely

Job Requirement/Specification: -

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in business, Science or related field
Experience: Minimum 10 years of Sales & Marketing experience
Location: Singapore

Others: as follows.

• Strong learning agility with the ability to make sound and independent decisions by relying on a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment when making decisions even in the absence of complete information. Highly self-motivation and driven.
• Able to communicate and work effectively with all levels of employees within Brenntag and customer organizations
• Has a strong bottom-line orientation and is persistent in in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks.
• Strong business acumen and customer orientation. Good analytical skills with a sound understanding on financial statements
• High confident and strong interpersonal skills with good influencing skills
• Highly comfortable in anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders
• Strong customer orientation and market know-how
• Good time and project management skills
• Good team player working across countries and regions
• Strong and fluent in English (verbal and written)
• Strong Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills and various platform (SAP, CRM)
• Ability to travel as required to achieve business objectives