The Finance Manager has an overall responsibility in ensuring the Accounts/Finance team can meet inter-department requirements and smooth, effective operations. This will include assisting management in ensuring stakeholder' compliance, data collection and performing analysis for decision-making.

• Team Management- - Manage a team of accounts/finance and ensures monthly books for the Singapore/Malaysia and Australia entity is in order
• Conflict Management and problem resolution - Identify, solve issues the team faces so the team can operate effectively
• Consolidation of quarterly accounts - Prepare consolidated accounts for management or stakeholders
• Audit and tax compliance - Work with auditors and tax agents and ensure compliance
• Compliance to rules and regulations - Ensure regulatory requirements is met for the entire group
• Workflow management - Review and redesign internal processes within the team due to organization changes
• Data collection and compliance - Required by Management, consolidate data from various sources for management
• Coordination between management and external stakeholders - Manage and coordinate communications between external stakeholders (banks, corporate secretary, auditors, tax agents, government agencies etc) and submit completed documents
• Holding company matters - As instructed by the Chief of Staff, assist in matters relating to the holding company/head office
• Chargebacks resolutions – Review chargebacks, pre-empt chargebacks and report
  to authorities for fraud scams
• Balance sheet optimisation: recommend and implement best practices for optimising the company's balance sheet including FX hedging, interest rate hedging, cash management etc.

Requirements

• Leadership - Team motivator and able to coach and mentor staff
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Able to work in a dynamic environment and manage expectations and deadlines
• Solid technical knowledge with consolidation skills
• Analytical skills - Ability to identify intricacies in issues, weigh implications and determine the best solution
• Proficient in working with spreadsheets and data analysis

Benefits

• Annual outpatient benefit (Includes dental and optical benefits)
• Birthday leave
• Annual increment
• Performance bonus
• Free flow snacks and Bubble Tea Friday!

• Prepare Management Accounts and Financial Statements of the Company on a monthly basis, or when necessary, to comply with local statutory reporting requirements
• Responsible for liaising with tax service providers to comply with the relevant statutory tax in the necessary jurisdiction (Singapore and United Kingdom)
• Coordinate the preparation of statutory financial reports and submission of regulatory reports and filings, through shared service provider
• Ensure that tax returns, reports and required declarations are submitted on time and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Manage payment and internal approval processes, including payables, bank remittances, monitor banking covenants, banking KYCs and etc

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience.
• Good working knowledge in Singapore Financial Reporting Standards and tax regulations.
• Individual contributor.
• Experience with family office structure or investment firm.
• Familiarity with financial instruments including derivatives.
• Ability to learn, work independently, be pro-active and willing to be hands-on in work deliverables to meet timeline.

Job Responsibilities:

• Handling full set accounting
• Handle the daily operations of the finance department, such as being responsible for the company's daily expense reimbursement, check writing and bookkeeping, etc.
• Fully responsible for the preparation of the company's financial statements, complete monthly and annual reports, and regularly provide financial data analysis to the management
• Cooperate with external auditors to complete the company audit
• Responsible for reporting to various government departments, such as taxation, etc.
• Cooperate with the company secretary to handle matters related to compliance, information disclosure and corporate governance
• Maintain effective communication with financial personnel in mainland and overseas regions
• Candidates with relevant lending business experience are preferred
• Handle other matters assigned by leaders, etc.
• Knowledge in HR matter is preferred

Qualification requirements:

• A bachelor's degree or above in finance or accounting
• More than 3 years of auditing experience in accounting firms, or more than 5 years of experience in corporate finance positions
• ACCA or CA member is required
• Knowledge and familiar in HR principles (handling payroll, CPF, AIS etc...)
• Familiar with accounting practices and tax standards
• Proficiency in office software such as Word and Excel
• Good analytical and communication skills
• Candidates with professional accountant qualification are preferred
• Proficiency in Mand.arin and Eng.lish
• Candidates with Chin.ese-funded work experience and who can join the job at any time are preferred

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Review the monthly financial accounts of subsidiaries and collaborate with regional finance team to ensure finance statement and variances are properly explained.
• Maintain full sets of accounts for investment holding companies.
• Involve in the daily operational matters including and not limiting to the verification of purchase and sale orders, review over inventory turnovers, monitoring of sales and margin, and ageing od customer receivables.
• Prepare annual budget and operational forecast.
• Demonstrate the ability to independently manage audit queries.
• Assist in the financial due diligence of M&A.
• Support C-Suite on corporate finance matters.
• Document and improve upon the existing policy and procedures and internal controls of the company.
• Mentor and review the work of junior finance staff.

Requirements:

• A degree in accountancy, ACCA or equivalent.
• Have at least 8 years of relevant experience, including 3 years of supervisory experience in a related field.
• Possess strong knowledge and hands-on experience on operation finance.
• Good communication skills.
• Hands-on and able to work within tight timelines, handle a broad portfolio, set up finance functions and implement process improvements.
• Prior working experiences with trading or distribution companies preferred.

Our client is an European MNC in Manufacturing and MRO Industry. Due to their current expansion plan, they are looking for a HR & Finance Manager to join their HR and Finance Team, in hopes of developing the current high performing team. They are located in the West area – easily accessible.

Duties of HR & Finance Manager:

• Lead financial closing and analysis.
• Work with external partners (banks, auditors) and prepare financial reports.
• Manage taxes and payments.
• Guide the team and support the managing director in financial matters.
• Handle all HR processes, from recruitment to development and administration.
• Collaborate on local and global HR initiatives.
• Assist with training and development.
• Act as a liaison with government agencies and external legal counsel when needed.
• Any other adhoc duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Degree in Accountancy or related
• At least 5 years relevant experience with both Finance and HR functions
• Experience in Manufacturing / MRO Industry is an added advantage
• Knowledge of Swiss GAAP, Singapore labour law, IFRS and Singapore Tax

Interested candidates who wish to apply for the advertised position, please click APPLY NOW or email an updated copy of your resume/cv.

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• Email Address: [email protected]
• EA License No: 19C9682
• EA Personnel No: R2199158
• EA Personnel Name: Soo Wei De

Sunrise is a leading sports goods company in Asia, involved in the wholesale and distribution of branded sports equipment, accessories, footwear & apparel across the region headquartered in Singapore, the company has offices in several countries in Asia.

We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our team as Senior Finance & Accounts Manager in Singapore.

1. ROLE OBJECTIVE

Provide advice and counsel to management regarding taxation, treasury, cash management, borrowings and other risk factors to achieve desired business results. Also to mobilize resources and ensure efficient cash flow management to support various future projects.

2. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Perspective

• Align functional strategies with organizational objectives by analyzing and reviewing business performance and recommending corrective action
• Overseeing and spearheading of the function of preparing and coordinating with financial institutions regarding funds and finances. Ensuring that funds are made available timely and at the most cost effective interest rates
• Work closely with the project finance & accounting and assist in developing the accounting procedures, systems and norms at the project sites and to ensure consolidation of accounts from sites on a monthly basis
• Ensure long term resource mobilization and financial health of the Projects / Investments

Customer Perspective

• Oversee and guide relationship building with Banks and Financial Institutions
• Ensuring timely payments and collections from customers

Internal Process Perspective

• Create a culture of financial discipline by ensuring the implementation of management and financial management systems and processes across the organization
• Responsible for development, implementation and maintenance of all aspects of the corporate treasury function
• Handling complete closure of monthly & yearly books of Accounts including provisioning. (I.e. Profit & Loss Accounts, Balance sheet & others), Monitoring & scrutiny of all expenses ledgers on monthly basis
• Analysis and reporting of corporate treasury function, including investment performance and cash management. Development and maintenance of complex financial models in support of cash management activities
• Recommend process changes and introduce Management Information Systems enabling effective decision making
• Establish effective financial controls by ensuring financial integrity and good accounting systems
• Establish effective and robust financial accounting and cost accounting systems so as to provide timely, accurate and consistent inputs for management reporting and allowing detailed analysis of performance in financial terms
• Establish strong financial budgeting and monitoring system
• Ensure implementation of common accounting systems in line with the Accounting Standards across the locations of the Organization
• Scan the environment and work towards keeping the organization ready in advance to face the new challenges in the area of financial, accounting, taxation or disclosure requirements being brought by ICAI, Govt. or regulatory bodies for protecting stake- holder’s interest
• Periodically benchmark the accounts and tax function with the similar functions in the other reputed organizations to understand new reporting systems that can be adopted.
• Effectively contribute to tax planning at corporate level and also assist in tax planning of direct and indirect taxation in commercial decisions
• Ensure statutory compliance of the domestic corporate laws

Capability Perspective

• Conduct monthly Finance Review Meetings to monitor on a timely basis achievement of action plans, identify and highlight deviations, document corrective action and report performance of the same
• Actively take responsibility to develop the team and motivate them to achieve stretch performance targets

3. KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES / KEY RESULT AREAS

• Timely availability of funds

- At head office and at branches

- And arrangement of working capital

• Minimize cost of funds
• Cost saving through effective tax structuring
• Time and accurate financial reporting
• Cost containment measures suggested and implemented

4. KEY INTERACTIONS

Internal

• Senior management – (For getting annual budget passed or any huge capital expenditure)
• Marketing & Tendering – (Ensuring debtors control)
• Purchase & Stores – (Ensure creditors control)
• Operations – (For operations related information)

External

• Financial Institutions – (For cash borrowing and interest servicing)
• Banks – (For day to day transaction and reconciliation)
• Auditors – (Ensure yearly audit of accounts)
• Vendors – (Payments and follow up)

5. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education - CA, CPA

Experience - 10 to 15 years of relevant experience

6. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

(Special technical skills & knowledge needed for the satisfactory performance of the job)

Technical Knowledge

• Planning Skills
• Budgeting Skills
• Knowledge of statutes
• Knowledge of standard accounting procedures
• Understanding of Audit and MIS

Behavioral Skills

• Leadership
• Teamwork and team-leadership
• Planning and follow-up
• Decision-Making
• Result orientation

• In charge of daily responsibilities concerning credit accounts, and ensures that records and systems adhere to the company's policies and relevant legal requirements.
• Validating, authorizing, and promptly responding to creditworthiness assessments of customers.

Requirements:

• Degree in Finance or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of consumer collection and credit appraisal experience.
• Proficient in using Dynamics 365 Business Central.

If you are keen to apply for the position, kindly email your detailed resume in MS Word to [email protected]

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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EA Licence: 19C9701

Registration: R22111604

Our client is one of the leading player in Retail Comsumer Industry. Due to their current expansion plan, they are looking for a Credit and Operations Manager to join their Credit and Services Team, in hopes of developing the current high performing team. They are located in the Changi – easily accessible.

Duties of Credit and Operations Manager:

• Identify market trends, customer needs, and competitive offerings to inform product strategy
• Define target customer segments and value propositions for credit & services products
• Define product requirements, features, and user experiences
• Analyze customer feedback and data to iterate on product offerings
• Oversee the entire product development lifecycle, from conceptualization to launch, and continuous enhancements.

Requirements:

• Comfortable with retails hours and working on weekends
• At least 3 - 5 years relevant working experiences

Interested candidates who wish to apply for the advertised position, please click APPLY NOW or email an updated copy of your resume/cv.

We regret that only shortlisted candidate will be notified

Email Address: [email protected]

EA License No: 19C9682

EA Personnel No: R22108850

EA Personnel Name: Chan Mun Mun

Who we are

Aleph is a creative engineering company comprising a striking group of craftsmen specializing in strategy, design, technology, and marketing. We work together to plan, write and produce internet, mobile, and desktop solutions for the most daring set of clients who see the future and engage Aleph as their rocket fuel.

We’re searching for a qualified Associate Finance Manager to join us in providing a balanced combination of professional business management and financial planning. The ideal candidate shares our commitment to hold a strong grip and control over income, cash flow and expenditure. Also to carefully guide decision-making for business management,, tax minimization, risk management, budgeting, and other financial aspect. This position will be reporting to CEO and work closely with the FD to support 7 Aleph entity (SG/ID/MY/AU/VN/TH/PH).

Objectives of this role

• Lead the finance team and be the key contact person from Finance to support daily operations of all business's finance function, with oversight of operations and HR.
• Full end-to-end responsibility for accounting and financial-related work tasks.
• Providing financial advice and proactive support to the management and business operation and be the trusted business advisor to the CEO/FD on all aspects of country forecast and business profitability
• Support as finance business partners in implementing valuation models, measuring results, tracking performance vs. expectations, and providing recommendations for corrective action.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Finance team to ensure proficiency and effectiveness in managing the day-to-day operations of the Finance accounting functions (AP,AR,Bank,GL).
• To ensure the reliability and accuracy of the financial data for local GAAP and Group (iFRS) preparation and completeness on monthly statutory, management and consolidated reporting including P&L activity (management fees, fee splitting, cost allocation, reclasses), balance sheet activity (deferrals, accruals), and accounts-receivable cash application are timely submitted according to the deadline
• To support the team that develops financial and valuation models, material, and recommendations for executive decision-making by conducting comprehensive analyses and utilizing appropriate methods. Provide insights about spending trends, cost-savings initiatives, and margin opportunities
• Working closely with the other Operations teams (locally and regionally) to ensure the accuracy of data, smooth operations, and timely escalations of issues to the FD/CM/CEO.
• Analyze and communicate review of profit and loss accounts and balance sheeton monthly basis and accountable for the accuracy of the affiliate’s financial statements and follow up on open items and rectify any anomalies encountered.
• Responsibility for the timely collection and tracking of all ages debtors, including the issuance of invoices, collection of cash, cast flow planning and maintaining client relationships
• Coordinate strategic financial planning for the company, including expenses, income,cost minimizing, objectives, tax status, and risk tolerance
• Maintain work flow process and finance related activities are as per internal policies and procedures established by the Group. Identify and suggest solutions in consultation with the management for continuous improvement opportunities in the areas of operation and business development.
• Monitor banking activities of the organization and control all purchasing and payroll activity and ensure adequate cash flow to meet the organization's needs
• Responsibility for the timely collection and tracking of all ages debtors, including the issuance of invoices, collection of cash, and maintaining client relationships
• Liaison with auditor/tax consultant/company secretary for local statutory reporting
• Identify, discuss and suggest solutions in consultation with the management for continuous improvement opportunities in the areas of operation
• Fast, flexible and effective solutions to ad hoc business needs

Prerequisites

• Possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accountancy or relevant professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, MICPA, CIMA or partially qualified or currently pursuing professional examinations are encouraged to apply.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant working experiences.
• Proficiency in Google Suite and good time management is expected.
• Experience in using Xero or similar online platform is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Independent, proactive, responsible,analytical,attention to details and able to multitask
• Personal integrity and an ability to maintain the confidentiality of company and client information
• Knowledgeable and experienced in accounting principles and practices; financial reporting, audit and taxation for Singapore.

Reward and benefits

• Competitive salary (compensation will be based on experience)
• Medical insurance
• Yearly reward based on performance
• Casual work environment and attire
• A solid team behind you: great people who love what they do
• A fun and fast-paced culture that promotes learning and knowledge sharing
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth offerings from our in-house Learning @ Aleph Academy, Flocket meetups, timely training for skills upgrades, workshops and conferences.
• Plenty of snacks (healthy and indulgent), beverages

This position is based in our Singapore studio. To know more about us please visit www.aleph-labs.com

Aleph is an equal-opportunity employer and we work in an engaging, collaborative environment, where ideas are shared freely. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Get in touch

Drop us an email at [email protected]

Overview

A role is being created within our Singapore Investment Operations department. This is a position for someone who is wanting to build on their financial services career within a dynamic department that is investing in infrastructure in order to support our front office and wider business while operating at scale. This role is suited to those that have years of supervisory experience or may currently be an Operations manager at another asset manager / fund. Prior Fund Accounting experience at a Third Party Administrator would also be desireable.

This person will have the opportunity to work across the department over time and will be expected to assist where required during pressure points. The Operations department is a supportive, creative and collaborative team. Training will be provided alongside support for industry qualifications up to CFA level where appropriate.

Redwheel offer hybrid working and flexibility however the successful candidate will be in the office at least 3 days per week with Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday as core company days.

Investment Operations Department Roles and Responsibilities

The Investment Operations team is currenlty made up of two sub units across London and Singapore. The successful candidate will initially be placed within Fund Operations:

• Fund Operations (currently London) aligns members of the team to certain investment teams or strategies. These individuals become SMEs in the remaining operational workings of the respective funds, after which cross-training occurs. Their roles include, but are not limited to, cash management, fee tracking, budgeting, return estimates, tax oversight, income distribution review, flow verification/instruction and NAV sign-off (Daily & Monthly funds)

• Trade Operations (London & Singapore) are responsible for trade processing, matching and settlement, security setup and corporate action management. Market opening and ongoing market maintenance also sits within this area. As a result of the above, this unit interacts closely with the Central Dealing Desk

• Redwheel utilise third party reconciliation software with both units investigating remaining breaks across cash, transactions and positions

• Both units work collaboratively on investment team take-ons, fund launches, IPOs and fund closures

• Both units participate in business transformation and system improvement/upgrade projects

Key Responsibilities:

• Initially responsible for the oversight and management of the day to day functions of the Singapore Ops unit potentially progressing to cover the entire department
• NAV sign off – strong technicial knowledge of fund accounting to the extent the candidate will be responsible for approving Monthly & Daily funds with AUM of multiple billion dollars. Fund products include Cayman master feeder, Lux UCITS, UK OIECs, US 40ct and various managed mandates.
• Performance fee review and sign off
• Stakeholder management, internal and external relationshipes including but not limited to Admins, Custodians, Tax agents, Recon providers, Investment Managers and various internal departments
• Cash flow management, calls and distributions at both funds/mandates and investment level
• Monitor system workflows and exceptions
• Co-ordinate and participate in business transformation and system improvement projects
• Assist with fund/mandate launch and onboardings
• Integral in managing the transition of funds to any new TPA
• Facilitate periodic updates of operating procedures, help ensure all processes and controls are documented
• Help develop MIS reporting
• Manage escalated issues from internal and external relationships
• Participate in investor onsite due diligence meetings when required
• Participate/become member of internal committees
• Represent Redwheel Ops in fund board of director calls as required
• Surface ineffiencies and potential risks
• May serve as lead in the absence of the Head of Investment Operations

Candidate Background:

• Degree educated in Finance related course.
• IOC qualification desirable. IOC being undertaken is acceptable (must complete and pass)
• At least 10years industry experience
• Excellent understanding of end-to-end Fund Accounting across various fund structures including, but not limited to: Luxembourg UCITS, Irish ICAVs, Caymen Master-Feeder structures, UK OIECs, US Mutual Funds (40Act), ETFs and UK Investment Trusts
• Able to understand and explain different incentive fee methodologies
• Tax knowledge across market and type
• Product experience across Equities (essential), Convertible Bonds (essential), Corporate Bonds, Derivatives (F&O and Swaps) and FX
• Expense Administration knowledge (TER calcualtion).
• Corporate Action processing experience
• People Management (>5 people), training and development of others
• Client Service experience
• Process improvement (must evidence)
• Supplier Management
• Internal Stakeholder management & engagement
• Enthusiastic, high quality interpersonal skills, especially influencing and communication skills – Fluent in English
• Controlled urgency
• Excellent attention to process and detail
• Ability to multitask, work collaboratively in a team environment as well as independently as a self-starter
• Risk aware

Sytem Knowledge/Experience

• Charles River Development (IBOR recon experience desired)
• Linedata Fund Manager (Global Hedge)
• DTCC family of products: Omgeo CTM, ALERT & Settlement Notification
• Gresham Technologies
• Curium Data Mastering Service
• Admin system knowledge desireable e.g. FIS Global (InvestOne), Fundmaster, STAR, Passport
• Asana
• Atlassian JIRA

About Redwheel

At Redwheel we are committed to delivering investment management services with the highest levels of skill, integrity and transparency. We specialise in providing strategies that enable our clients to invest in developed and emerging market equities, convertible bonds and income solutions that help them meet their long-term financial needs. We feel a strong sense of responsibility to provide the highest standards of investment management: good value for money, clear information that helps our clients understand what we are doing, and a stable organisation that is both long-term and trustworthy.

Redwheel is a stable, forward-thinking organisation that embraces responsible autonomy, freedom, integrity, and alignment of interests. We believe that in order to deliver the results our clients expect we must continuously invest in our people, our approach to investing and our infrastructure.

At the heart of Redwheel are teams of experienced investment professionals with expertise in specific fields. Our teams are led by people who are distinguished in their chosen area and demonstrate a total commitment to the responsibilities they have to their clients.

Our organisation benefits from being both flexible and progressive. We are proactive in our approach to technological development and innovation, enabling our fund managers to consistently provide solutions that meet the challenges of an ever-evolving market place.

Redwheel is an equal opportunities employer. We believe that by employing people who are passionate, skilled, and committed, irrespective of their background, we will continue to build a successful business. This is why Redwheel commits itself to diversity and equality throughout the recruitment process and holds this principle as crucial to its everyday business.

The Credit and Collections Manager assists finance leadership by directing and leading the Credit and Collection teams to improve DSO and cash flow management, working closely with operation teams on collections, generating collection and other management reports, and providing analysis and action plans on long aged AR balance, working with clients directly where necessary for collection. Help management with the collection terms decision based on credit rating and analysis.

What You Will Do:

• Responsible for credit control and collections performance.
• Submit collection and management reports focusing on AR improvement.
• Work with Finance Director on collection process improvement.
• Set up a credit control process and implement it with operations.
• Liaise and coordinate input from operations to improve the collection process.
• Provide action plans on difficult accounts and ensure the execution of that plans.
• DSO improvement to meet the corporate target.
• Review bad debt provision.
• Ongoing review, development, and documentation of relative policies and procedures of collection and credit controls.

What You Will Need:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or above or recognized equivalent in Accounting.
• 5 years related collection and/or credit experience in the field required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Be able to travel where necessary.
• Be willing to work under pressure with reasonable travel required.
• Ability to obtain a working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, and Quality Management System.

It Would Be Nice If You Had

• CPA preferred.

Reporting Relationships

The incumbent reports directly to a Director or Vice President level and may have individual contributor reports.

Responsibility:

• Manage full-spectrum of financial and accounting functions (AR, AP, GL and other balance sheet items)
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end & year close activities and analysis, consolidation and tax & statutory reporting and the financial information are in compliance with SFRS / IFRS
• Overseeing the subsidiaries finance functions both locally & overseas
• Prepare periodic management reports and analysis reports, including budgeting and forecasting
• Work closely with the Business Operations team to ensure timely billing & recording of revenue transaction
• Provide oversight and guidance on AR collection, including informing Finance and Business Operation team
• Support treasury management for the APAC region, including initiation of wire transfer and monitoring cashflow
• Manage fixed assets to ensure proper control and custody, physical and reporting of assets
• Support internal / external financial audits, including reconciliation with supported documentation, compilation of the Unaudited Financial Report in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards
• Handle IRAS tax submission requirements, including GST and withholding tax
• Responsible for ensuring adequate internal controls over the company's accounting and financial procedures
• Support Financial Controller in process improvement project and internal controls implementation
• Handle any other ad-hoc duties as and when assigned by management

Requirement:

• Possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, ACCA qualification, or equivalent
• Minimum 8 years of relevant working experience, preferably with 2-3 years exposure in a start-up environment
• Good understanding of accounting and financial reporting standards
• Experienced in managing subsidiaries in Southeast and East Asia countries and preparation of consolidation
• Hands-on , meticulous with analytical mind, organized in managing the team and function
• Good interpersonal skill, self-motivated and proactive
• Able to work independently and as an effective team player to collaborate with co-workers of different levels and nationalities.
• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese
• Excellent time and project management skills and ability to operate in a fast-paced environment

Role: Finance Manager

Hiring Entity: Asia Digital Exchange Pte Ltd. (“AsiaNext”)

Location: Singapore, on-site

Job Type: Permanent role

About Us

AsiaNext is a trusted digital exchange for institutional investors in Asia and globally. It will offer integrated listing, trading, and post-trade services for digital assets, including digital payment tokens. This joint venture between SBI Digital Asset Holdings Co., Ltd. (SBI DAH) and SIX Digital Exchange (SDX) will provide an institutional-grade platform to enable the tokenization and trading of existing securities and non-bankable assets.

AsiaNext will support the growing institutional demand for trading of public and private digital assets. It will leverage the extensive networks of SBI DAH in Asia and SDX in Switzerland and Europe, as well as their joint expertise in fulfilling institutional investors’ needs. Both SBI DAH and SDX have demonstrated leadership in digital asset markets globally through multiple investments, issuances and initiatives in this space.

Why Join Us?

With SIX Group AG and SBI Digital Asset Holdings Co., Ltd. as shareholders, AsiaNext has significant financial backing supporting its mission of building the world’s first institutional-grade digital exchange for institutional investors, and fostering trust through rigorous security and compliance to regulations. The team comprises members with traditional finance, digital finance and technology background spanning decades at UBS, JPMorgan, SIX, Thomson Reuters, MAS, SGX, DBS, Citi, Credit Suisse, Barclays, securities tokens and crypto exchanges, and many others.

If you are looking to develop your career in a professional and well-run environment, yet which moves and grows rapidly, join our diverse and talented team to build the digital exchange of choice for institutional investors.

About This Role:-

To fill the Finance Manager role, the ideal candidate should be result-driven and pro-active in supporting business needs. The successful candidate is responsible for accounting and finance function, including hands-on for the day-to-day accounting operations, preparation of financial and regulatory reports. With good knowledge in Financial Reporting Standards, the Accountant will work towards the requirements of a regulated digital exchange with the compliance team.

Responsibilities

• Daily transactional accounting for business / trading activities.
• Monthly invoice processing.
• Manage accounts receivables.
• Support commercial and operational matters relating to finance function.
• Prepare management reports, variance analysis, schedules and reconciliations.
• Monitor cashflows, liquidity and financial ratios to ensure compliance with MAS requirements.
• Prepare MAS reporting under CMSL RMO & PSA.
• Enhance workflows and financial controls.
• Undertake ad-hoc projects.

Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of accounting experience with 2 years in audit.
• Good working knowledge in Singapore Financial Reporting Standards and tax regulations.
• Experience in Fintech industry, banking, MAS reporting (CMAL, RMO, PSA).
• Familiarity with financial instruments including derivatives.
• Good working knowledge with ERP systems, such as Oracle Netsuite, SAP Business One.
• Good leadership qualities with good communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to learn, work independently, be pro-active and willing to be hands-on in work deliverables to meet timeline.

Employment Benefits

• Competitive staff benefits - 21 days annual leave, life insurance, and medical insurance (includes dependents)
• Variable bonus and long-term incentive program

How to Apply

If you are ready to take up a new challenge in a dynamic and fast-growing platform, please send your resume to [email protected], stating your name and title of the position applied for in the subject line.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further discussion. All personal data collected will be kept strictly confidential for recruitment purpose only.

AsiaNext is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

Disclaimer

Asia Digital Exchange Pte Ltd (“AsiaNext”) would like to inform you that all our job vacancies are published on our official company website and LinkedIn page. AsiaNext uses only the following reputable third-party job sites – MyCareersFuture, LinkedIn, Jobstreet and Indeed. We advise prospective candidates to exercise caution and not apply for or share personal information for any job posting with any unauthorised sources.

NOTE: Please note that this is for a team manager lead role

The Private Bank Business Risk and Controls Management (PB BRCM) function sits with the PB Business as part of 1st line of defense, under the PB COO organization. PB BRCM actively drives and maintains oversight of the front to back activities and risk profile of the PB business, in close partnership with the business and supporting control functions. The PB BRCM function has responsibility over ensuring proper management and oversight across Non-financial risk taxonomies, including Investment Suitability, AML/KYC, Anti-fraud, Conduct, Cross border activities, Data Privacy, BCM etc. The BRCM function runs various risk governances, risk assessments, controls, reviews and advisory related activities over the PB business.

Job Responsibilities

As a member of Private Bank Business Risk Controls Management (PB BRCM) team, this role will play an important role in assisting the Head of Private Bank BRCM in driving Risk and Regulatory Competency capabilities within the 1st line of defense.

• Specifically, this role will manage other members of the BRCM team, as well as having close interactions with Front office and business partners (e.g. Products / COO).

• Build out of PB Risk Competency Centres in Sales process, Anti-Fraud, Investment Suitability

• Review and enhance PB risk framework and guidelines on key risk taxonomies for compliance with regulatory and policy requirements

• Review and uplift assurance and surveillance testing procedures, including sampling methodologies to focus on higher risk subjects

• Manage and drive implementation of regulatory change and key risks portfolio

• Risk advisory on Sales process matters to Front Office

• Manage key risk governance forums, audit and regulatory inspections.

• Lead special projects, thematic reviews or investigations through the use of analytics (where possible) around certain key risk taxonomies (e.g. Anti-Fraud)

• Deploy use of data analytics to pro-actively identify emerging risk hotspots or indicators

Job Requirements

• At least 9 years and above of experience in financial institution preferably with background in Private Bank business risk, compliance, audit or consulting.

• Strong experience in PB sales processes, Anti-Fraud and application of requirements within Private Bank frameworks, including assurance testing procedures

• Understanding of private bank products (ie investment products such as FX PIVOT, ACCUMULATOR, other derivatives)

• Good track record in managing regulatory and risk change portfolios, projects governances and inspections

• Adept at power point and familiarity in working with data for risk management, particularly in data analytics / automation / visualization skillsets

• Ability to drive thematic reviews and assessments of risk topics or special cases (e.g. plan, execute, report)

• Possesses the necessary communication skills and ability to work effectively with all levels within the organization

• Self-starter, motivated, independent, meticulous with analytical mindset to problem solve and drive topics and solutions

Key Responsibilities

Finance & Accounting

· Smooth running of the Finance department, including book-keeping, financial administration and procurement functions

· Maintenance of full and accurate set of accounts, preparation of management, statutory and other reports as required by the Board and Management, or pursuant to applicable regulations

· Ensure that accounts and financial reports are in compliance with applicable accounting standards and guidelines, and internal standards and operating procedures

· Maintenance of all financial records

· Ensure that material assets of the Company are accounted for and properly safeguarded

Working Capital and Cash-Flow Management

· Proper management of receivables, payables and inventories

· Proper recording of donations, grants and sponsorships

· Monitoring cash-flow and ensuring adequate cash for current operations and expenses

Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting

· Assisting the CEO in the formulation of the Company’s Annual Operating Budgets / Plans and Strategic Plans

· Preparation of P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash-Flow forecasts and estimates, and updating the same with the latest information / developments

· Presenting such plans, budgets, forecasts and estimates to the Board and Management for approval

· Reconciling significant variances vs budgets or plans, comparing vs previous years, and highlighting significant variances and critical issues to the Treasurer, Audit Subcommittee and Exco

Corporate Governance

· Ensuring compliance with the Charities Act, Charities (IPC) Regulations, Societies Act, Code of Governance for Charities & IPCs, Charities Transparency Framework and any other applicable laws, regulations, notices or guidelines

· Timely compliance with all filing and reporting obligations under applicable laws and regulations, including filing of its Annual Returns and Governance Evaluation Checklist

· Ensuring that the Company’s programmes and activities are in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including ensuring the validity of all applicable licenses and permits.

· Dealing and communicating effectively with governmental and other authorities, statutory bodies and sector administrators

· Assist the Company with compliance with Personal Data Protection Act as well as other policies introduced by Charities Council or other government authorities from time to time

· Preparation of Minutes for Board Meetings

· Administration of the Annual General Meeting, including preparing Minutes of Meeting, sending out the Notice of AGM and accounting for Quorum.

Internal Controls

· Assist t with compliance with Personal Data Protection Act as well as other policies introduced by Charities Council or other government authorities from time to timepolicies and procedures

· Reporting to the Audit Committee and liaising with the Company’s external auditors and other parties conducing any examinations, investigations and similar processes, in a prompt, transparent and professional manner

Insurance etc.

· Ensuring adequate insurance coverage (i.e. all-risks insurance) in respect of the Company’s premises, Board and staff

· Assisting the CEO in liaising with the Landlord or Head Lessor on lease-related matters

Counterparty Monitoring

· Provide Support with on review of contracts, agreements and MOUs entered into by the Company, having regard to all financial obligations owed by the Company or owing to the Company

Fundraising Monitoring

Provide support with respect to:

· Administering cash collection processes (e.g. cash-over-counter; donation boxes; pledge bags and street collections), including ensuring that the Company’s KYC and AML processes are complied with (where applicable)

· Ensuring donor information confidentiality and ensuring compliance with all donor requests with respect to specific use of funds (to the extent approved by the CEO and Board)

· Monitoring and following up on donation pledges or commitments, and collections from fundraising activities (including by way of maintaining a catalogue of fundraising MOUs)

· Monitoring compliance with Collection of donor information Maintaining a register of all contracts, agreements and MOUs entered into by the Company, and monitoring all obligations owed by the Company or owing to the Company, including monitoring and following up on donation pledges or commitments, and collections from fundraising activities

General Matters

· Support the CEO and colleagues, when called upon, to ensure success of the Company’s events and activities

· Perform any other duties tasked by the CEO for the benefit of the Company.

Qualification & Experience

- Accountancy degree with a minimum of 6 years experience in accounting for IPC/charity organisations

- Hands-on and good team player

- Ability to handle and manage the Board

The Company

An exciting opportunity to join one of the world’s largest private equity firms and be part of their growing business in real estate in Asia Pacific region. They are committed to grow their Real Estate business in Asia. You can look forward to be part of a forward looking and high performing team with strong work ethics.

The Role

Reporting to the Fund Controller, you will be managing the fund(s) and be responsible for the review of fund accounting, financial and management accounting performed by outsourced services providers; work with tax agent on tax compliance matters, cash management, fund administration and corporate governance and assist in streamlining of process and participate in a-hoc projects.

Your Profile

You should be a qualified accountant with at least 6 years relevant experience in the real estate sector. You should be a self-starter and able to think critically. Ability to function independently, solve problems and good stakeholder management are critical to succeed in this role.

Apply Today

Please send your resume, in WORD format only and quote reference number FT12543709, by clicking the apply button. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

EA Licence No: 07C5595 | EA Registration No: R1109280

Primary Responsibilities (regular frequency):

• Reporting to the Finance Manager, the responsibilities include preparation of month-end schedules (Accounts payable, Accounts receivable, Fixed Assets, Inter-company reconciliations, bank reconciliations, etc.)
• Assist in the preparation of monthly management reports and other financial reports required by Management
• Responsible for the processing of staff claims and vendor payments in an accurate and timely manner
• Liaise with various stakeholders on operational accounting issues, financial accounts, regulatory filings and other matters where necessary
• Liaise with auditors on annual audit of financial statements of assigned companies
• Liaise with banks on facilities and other banking matters
• Assist in the design and execution of Standard Operating Procedures (“SOPs”) to enhance the efficiency of finance processes
• Assist with Finance Operations matters (check accuracy of sales transactions and perform transaction reconciliation, verify accuracy of sales commissions, transaction clawbacks, etc.)
• Handle other ad-hoc operational and finance tasks that may be assigned

Secondary Responsibilities (irregular frequency) include assisting the Head of Finance on financial matters for the GB Group (including its subsidiaries). Tasks include but are not limited to:

• Assist in co-ordination with external auditor, corporate secretary, landlords, lawyers, tax agent and other consultants as and when necessary.
• Establish, review and improve accounting policies and procedures to enhance internal controls.
• Assist in Finance Transformation tasks such as system implementation, process improvements and tasks re-allocation.
• Undertake ad-hoc projects and corporate actions as and when necessary

Required Qualifications:

• Minimally 2 to 3 years' of experience in Accounting
• Possess a relevant Accounting diploma or degree
• Pro-active, committed and motivated individual who is meticulous, have an eye for detail, and enjoy working in a fast-paced dynamic environment
• Good communication, analytical and interpersonal skills
• Working experience with accounting software systems is preferred
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Pleasant and courteous attitude, with strong communication skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment (start-up experience is a plus)
• Ability to work independently