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Nanyang Business School (NBS) invites applications for the position of Senior Research Fellow (Post-doc) with Prof. Xin Chang’s research group. This position is supported by a Tier III grant to establish a Climate Transformation Programme (CTP) at NTU. As part of this programme, the Climate Finance Cluster will assess the multifaceted business risks posed by the physical impacts of climate change, narrow the protection gap, and facilitate the transition to a low-carbon economy.

The Senior Research Fellow will be responsible for developing procedures to measure and price risks arising from climate change suitable for each company so that climate risk can be managed by companies and hedged by investors, and seeing this work through to publication in major research journals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Use computational linguistic tools and machine learning techniques to analyze discussions on climate change in corporate social responsibility reports, conference call transcripts, and the Management Discussion and Analysis section of companies’ annual reports

• Construct a dataset that can produce a climate risk fact sheet containing essential information about various climate risk exposure (e.g., drought, flooding) of a region or a city

• Develop a new multifactor asset pricing model containing a climate risk factor, which investors can use to effectively price in climate change risk and hedge climate risk

• Handle data management and statistical analyses

• Work effectively with colleagues from across the CTP, and with local collaborators in ASEAN countries

• Mentor junior colleagues and students

• Handle writing and publication of results in peer-reviewed journals

Job Requirements:

• PhD degree in statistics, computer sciences, economics, or a closely related field

• Excellent knowledge of computational linguistic tools and machine learning techniques

• Experience with data analysis with Python and STATA

• Prior experience in publishing in peer-reviewed business, economic, or scientific journals

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

• Ability to work independently to develop research in challenging environments

• Collaborative, with an interest in working with other researchers and scientists (this is a large team project) to produce high-quality and impactful research

• Interest in climate, green, or sustainable finance

Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter, full CV and names and contact details of three referees in one document. Enquiries about this position can be made to Nur Masturah (nurmasturah.am@ntu.edu.sg).

Review of applications will begin on 15th Jan 2024.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Responsibilities

• Support in ensuring compliance with internal control policies, procedures and accounting standards.
• Support the accounts payable, receivable and GL process.
• Support in financial and tax related reporting.
• Assist in process update and improvement for Finance department.
• Assist in setting up key performance metrics tracking, FP&A analysis, treasury projects.

Requirements

• Fluency in written and spoken English with excellent communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Open-minded, organised, analytical and quality oriented, able to work independently.
• Team oriented working attitude and intercultural understanding.
• Entry level, intern, contract are welcome to apply

Information:

• Hourly pay rate: $10 per hour
• Work days: 5 days work week
• Work hours: 8.30am – 5.30pm
• Work Location: Sungei Kadut (Taxi reimbursement given to and fro Yew Tee MRT)

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified:

Interested applicants are invited to apply online with a comprehensive resume, stating current and expected salary via the button of Apply Now

[What you will be working on]

As an intern, you will be required to:

• Conduct on-site visits and document reviews to assess an incentive recipient’s compliance with incentives conditions.
• Prepare review reports documenting the assessment and findings. The intern is required to have strong attention to detail and good analytical skills to conduct thorough and accurate compliance assessments.
• Engage with key stakeholders, including the organization being reviewed, EDB account managers, and policy divisions.  The intern is required to have good communication and interpersonal skills to engage the stakeholders effectively.
• Manage multiple projects, demonstrate good problem-solving skills, and a results-oriented approach to deliver quality outcomes.
• Ensuring service delivery in accordance with pre-defined service level agreements, from planning, fieldwork and reporting.

During your internship, you can expect to gain the following skills and experiences:

• Exposure to how EDB collaborates with Singapore-based companies to achieve common goals.
• Valuable experience in assessing and addressing organizational compliance and insights into incentive compliance assessments in public agencies such as the EDB.
• Opportunity to apply and strengthen audit skills, including financial record review, interviews with key personnel, and asset verification.
• Development of cross-functional partnership, interpersonal, and project management skills, essential for effective collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
• Foster essential professional skills, including risk management and analytical skills, crucial for conducting thorough and accurate compliance assessments.

[What we are looking for]

• Undergraduate in the penultimate year pursuing a degree in Business Accounting or a related field.
• Proficiency in English, both written and verbal, is essential.
• Availability for a 6-month internship from July/August 2024 onwards
• Singaporean/PR

[What you will be working on]

As our Intern, you will be required to/your deliverables are:

• Process payments to suppliers and reimbursement to staff involved in overseas operations.

• Monitoring accounts receivables, fixed assets, and bank accounts at overseas centres.

• Review, assess and provide recommendations for the assigned area within the overseas operations system and business process review project. For example, an Intern may be assigned to review the current process from procurement to payment for EDB overseas leases that fall under FRS116.

Learning outcomes and other experiences available to the intern as part of the internship:

• Gain insights into overseas operations procurement and finance management

• Gain familiarity with SAP Concur and Workday

• Gain experience with system and workflow re-design project and project management skills.

[What we are looking for]

Requirements

• Singaporean/Singaporean PR

• Polytechnic students available for a full-time internship from March – June/July 2024

• Basic accounting knowledge

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Responsibilities

As a Finance Executive, you are responsible for performing end-to-end functions such as billing, payment collection, invoice, bank, fixed asset, and reporting. Be expected to work closely with various internal stakeholders to assist in both internal and external financial reporting and data analysis.

• Perform end-to-end accounts functions including but not limited to checking and validation, billing, payment collection and reporting
• Responsible for accounts receivable process by preparing prompt and accurate clients’ invoices for monthly billing and timely payment collection
• Responsible for accounts payables process by checking and validating vendor invoices and corporate credit card statement
• Reconcile monthly bank statement with Microsoft Dynamic 365 Business Central
• Assist in fixed asset process including asset registering, asset tagging and record tracking
• Assist in month-end financial closing activities
• Assist in financial reporting and financial analysis
• Assist in annual audit for statutory reporting, tax compliance and internal control compliance
• Perform any ad-hoc duties as required

• Minimum Degree in Accountancy, Finance or related fields
• Professional qualification with ISCA/ACCA preferred
• Role is open to fresh graduates
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially in Excel
• Task- oriented, focused, and meticulous
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving skills
• Experience in Microsoft Dynamic 365 Business Central would be an advantage

Are you looking for an exciting career opportunity where you can make substantial, positive impact on health, science and society by generating attractive long-term returns on the assets of the Novo Nordisk Foundation?

We are looking for an Associate to join our growing team in Singapore!

Novo Holdings Asia is looking for an ambitious and proactive Associate to take part in the identification, negotiation, and due diligence processes of investment opportunities within the healthcare and life science industry across the Asia Pacific region. In this role, you will be part of the established investment team in making value-creating investments in healthcare and life science companies.

Novo Holdings is a world-leading life science investor with offices in Copenhagen, London, Boston, San Francisco, Singapore, and Shanghai. Our portfolio spans the entire range of life science development – from early-stage research to large and mature commercial players. Novo Holdings’ purpose is to be a supportive owner of the Novo Group companies and to make a growing and positive impact on health, science, and society by generating attractive long-term returns on the assets of the Novo Nordisk Foundation.

We established our Asian life sciences investment platform in 2020, with offices in Singapore and expanded to Shanghai in 2022. Our teams invest in healthcare companies across the continent. We see tremendous long term investment opportunities in Asia given the dynamic region and fast-growing life science sector. In Asia, we have built a portfolio of more than 10 high quality investments across various segments of healthcare, life science, and bioindustrials. Our goal is to increase this significantly and we are looking for a fantastic team member to join us on this journey.

The Job
You will be working out of the Singapore office, in close collaboration with colleagues globally. As an Associate, you will help ensure that the investment team is well-informed and well-prepared for making investment decisions and create a strong network across the region. The team in Singapore focuses on growth- and principal investments and across subsectors within the life sciences and bioindustrials.

Your tasks will include:

·       Evaluating new investment opportunities

·       Performing financial due diligence and modelling business cases

·       Creating financial models to assess new potential and current investments

·       Preparing internal investment documentation and presentations for the governing bodies of Novo Holdings

·       Expanding industry expertise through conducting desktop research and expert calls, and attending relevant conferences

·       Monitoring and reporting on portfolio companies

Further to this, you will collaborate with other departments and teams located in Copenhagen, Shanghai, San Francisco, Boston, and London on investment projects.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree or beyond from a top-tier institution and 1-2 years’ relevant working experience at a top investment bank, leading consultancy, private equity or investment firm. We are looking for a strong investment professional withan interest in life sciences.

Experience from life science private equity, business development or consultancy will be an advantage, but not a requirement.

 In addition, we imagine that you have:

·       A bachelor’s  degree or beyond  from a top-tier institution in Finance or Economics; a graduate degree within science would be an added advantage

·       Excellent analytical skills, comprehensive understanding of valuation and financial modelling

·       Industry and investment expertise within healthcare IT, pharma services, MedTech, and biotech is a plus

·       Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills

·       Fluency in English, oral and written.

·       High level of IT skills, in particular creating PowerPoint presentations and Excel models/analyses

As a person, you are outgoing and confident with managing a wide variety of stakeholders. Further to this, you are independent in your working style and aim to always deliver at a high quality. You always maintain a high level of professionality and integrity and seek to provide input on issues relating to investment projects and opportunities. Finally, we imagine that you are curious and intellectual with a desire to make a positive impact on society.

Working at Novo Holdings
Our work environment is driven by purpose and values, and we strive to be recognised by our stakeholders and people as an exceptional enterprise.

We employ over 160 professionals from various nationalities and backgrounds, all sharing the same goal: to generate attractive long-term returns on the assets of the Novo Nordisk Foundation.

Application and Information
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible and no later than 12 February 2024. To apply, please send your CV, cover letter, and transcripts from university and onwards by clicking on the “Apply” button.

About Novo Holdings

The purpose of Novo Holdings is to improve people’s health and the sustainability of society and the planet by generating attractive long-term returns on the assets of the Novo Nordisk Foundation and to be a supportive owner of the Novo Group companies.

Novo Holdings is a holding and investment company that is responsible for managing the assets and wealth of the Novo Nordisk Foundation, one of the world’s largest enterprise foundations.

Novo Holdings is the controlling shareholder of Novo Nordisk and Novozymes (the Novo Group companies) and manages an investment portfolio with a long term return perspective. Novo Holdings invests in life science companies at all stages of development and, in addition, manages a broad portfolio of equities, bonds, real estate and infrastructure assets as well as private equity investments. Novo Holdings operates from offices in Copenhagen, London, Boston, San Francisco, Singapore and Shanghai.

As of year-end 2022, Novo Holdings had total assets of EUR 108 billion.

For further information visit www.novoholdings.dk

Job Description:

• Review and ensure all subsidiary companies within the Group accounts are closed timely for monthly closing and reporting.
• Liaise with subsidiaries to prepare monthly and yearly reporting packs to meet group reporting requirements and deadlines.
• Prepare/review Group consolidated financial reports by performing consolidation entries, eliminations, and adjustments with timely and accuracy in accordance with IFRS/Singapore FRS as well as statutory guidelines.
• Assist in arranging Board of Directors and Audit Committee's meetings.
• Perform financial planning and analytical review ("FP&A") on consolidated statements.
• Prepare and coordinate for group budget and rolling forecast.
• Assist with SGX announcements and related matters.
• Prepare annual reports, audited financial statements, and statutory reports in adherence to statutory and regulatory compliances.
• Ensure compliance with accounting, tax, listing, GST, statutory & regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with relevant professionals covering external auditors, bankers, tax agent, sponsors etc.
• Responsible for the review and update of Group policies and ongoing improvement of reporting system on a group and entity basis.
• Actively involve in digitalization in order to improve and automate finance processes to improve efficiency and enhance analytics.
• Other ad-hoc duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Degree in Accountancy/ or another professional qualification equivalent.
• 5 years of relevant working experience with experience in group consolidation, audit, and SGX listed company preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS/SFRS and statutory legislation.
• Have good communication skills and be analytical, independent, and proactive .
• Possess positive attitude and mindset.
• Meticulous, hands on, self-motivated and committed with sense of urgency.

Job Description:-

• Prepare cost extimated base on customers specifications and drawing
• Prepare quotation and other administration works
• Propose the technical issue to customers through quote
• Technical support to sales team for new projects
• establish and maintain good relationship with customers and suppliers
• Update and maintenance master list

Job Requirement:-

• ITE / Diploma/ degree in Machanical Engineerng
• Must be able to read and understand engineering drawings
• Good knowledge of sheet metal fabrication industry or machining industry
• 5 years working experience manufacturing enviroment

• Permanent position with variable bonus.
• Experience in full cycle of GL.
• With leadership experience.
• Able to work in a fastpace environment.

Job Description

• Financial Accounting

o Ensure that accounting for monthly / quarterly / yearly closing are completed on

time and accurately

o Review monthly closing TB and sign off for reporting submission

o Prepare / Review monthly closing journal

o Review accounts reconciliations and schedules

o Review monthly bank reconciliation for sign-off and follow-up

o Control chart of a/c, review consistency, control a/c creation and archive

o Assist FM in annual policy renewal review

o Assist FM in preparation for accounting practice documentation

o Provision policy review and proposal

o Ensure compliance to accounting standards

o Audit review support (External and GCAD review)

o Annual Statutory Accounts, XBRL

• GST and Tax

o Provide assistance and research correct treatment

o Review and submit GST quarterly returns

o Prepare / Review tax & deferred tax computation for accounting provision

o Finalise corporate tax computations for review by HO and tax consultants

• Implement and review controls

o Continuously review processes to ensure that controls are in place

o Recommend and implement new controls where necessary

• Feasibility studies / capital expenditure purchases

o Provide financial analysis for new projects / purchases

o Review government tender submissions for financial requirements (bankers’

guarantees, working capital)

• Provide advice, guidelines and Instructions to shared services centre and operations on new issues / clarify current practices
• Preparation and finalization of budget and forecasts

o Provide assistance to reporting team to formulate budget and forecasts

• Review and co-ordinate insurance coverage of company’s assets
• IT matters

o Implement and test new programs developed to ensure that they function correctly

based on our requirement

o Set up parameters and interfaces in GDMS for new models and/ or franchise.

• Degree in Accounting & Finance or equivalent professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA)
• More than 5 years of relevant working experience in accounting
• Good Excel skills
• Able to work in fast-paced environment

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Triton AI Pte Ltd

Registration Number: R23118389

EA: 21C0661

• Permanent position
• MNC and fast-pace environment
• Variable Bonus

• Permanent position with variable bonus.
• Experience in full cycle of GL.
• Comfortable with high volume in GL.

Job Description

• To be responsible for the financial accounting of companies under the Motors Singapore Group.
• Co-ordinate with shared services centre relating to accounting operations including day-to-day finance operations so as to keep proper accounting records and meetreporting requirements on time.

Job Content

Financial accounting

• Prepare monthly closing journal
• Prepare / Review monthly accounts reconciliations and schedules
• Review monthly inventories ageing report for adequate NRV
• Control chart of a/c, review consistency, control a/c creation and archive
• Review stock take reconciliation
• Assist FM in annual policy renewal review
• Audit review support (External and GCAD review)
• Ensure compliance to accounting standards
• Preparing and submit Benefit in Kind (BIK) - Car and Car-related Benefits
• Annual Statutory Accounts, XBRL

GST and Tax

• Review GST submission workings and GST reconciliation test
• Prepare tax & deferred tax computation for accounting provision
• Finalise corporate tax computations for review by HO and tax consultants

Fixed Assets and Capex

• Review and maintain record for capex for new / replacement of fixed asset requisition
• Maintain asset register
• Maintain demo car record for every franchise and prepare costing for demo disposal and registration Capex

IT Matters

• Implement and test new programs developed to ensure that they function correctly based on our requirement.
• Set up parameters and interfaces in GDMS for new models and/ or franchise.

• Qualifications - Diploma holder in Accounting & Finance with 4 years of working experience or Degree holder in Accounting & Finance with 2 years of working experience
• Good Excel skills
• Able to work in fast-paced environment

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Triton AI Pte Ltd

Registration Number: R23118389

EA: 21C0661

• Permanent position
• MNC and fast-pace environment
• Variable Bonus

Job Scope:

- Handle full set of accounts and ensure timely closing

- Provide management reports monthly & yearly & Audit Schedule to Finance Manager

- Handle Costing Reports of all outlets monthly and other reports if requested

- Ensure inter-company transactions tally among multi-companies

- Prepare/Review quarterly GST submission

- Ensure all filing is done in a timely and accurate manner

- Making sure compliance with all legislative tax & financial reporting policies and requirements

- Perform any other duties as assigned by the management

- Liaise with external auditor

Requirements:

- Minimum Diploma in accountancy

- At least 4 years of handling full set account’s working experience, preferably F&B

- Software skills: Advanced MS Excel, word & Million software preferably

- Good communication skills in Mandarin and English - Positive working attitude

You will play a vital role in our finance team by contributing to various financial processes and gaining valuable experience in a dynamic work environment.

Expectations of a Finance Intern

• Assist with monthly, quarterly, annual financial close and related management reports with high accuracy and timely completion
• Supports in monthly reporting, forecasting, and budgeting cycles, including analysing variances
• Contribute to internal reporting requirements using various metrics and data sources
• Supports in any other ad-hoc tasks or related Finance projects e.g., involve in system migration exercises, reconciliation of jobs or balance sheet items, etc. 
• Preferably proficient in excel and accounting knowledge

[What you will be working on]

• Processing payments for the Board’s expenses, including payment to suppliers, grant recipients and scholars and maintenance of supplier and customer records in financial system; 

• Processing reimbursement to staff for overseas trips and other claims; 

• Processing overseas centres’ expenses to suppliers;

• Monitoring of accounts receivables, fixed assets and bank account at overseas centres;

• Assessment and accounting for leases in accordance with FRS116

• Supporting various statutory returns, budget exercise, management reports and ad-hoc projects;

• Supporting financial systems enhancements and troubleshooting.

• Analysis of bank transactions and complete monthly bank reconciliation;

• Tasks will be assigned in accordance to the candidate’s experience and suitability.

[What we are looking for]

To meet the challenges of this role, you must be a Singaporean with the following attributes:

• Basic book keeping knowledge;

• Meticulous and patient;

• Able to perform under time pressure;

• Good interpersonal skills;

• Proficiency in Microsoft applications and SAP/SAP Concur/Workday preferred.

Applicants may expect to receive an application outcome within 8 weeks of application date.

• At least 2-3 years’ experience in business intelligence, consultancy, or data research
• At least 2-3 years’ experience in an editorial or analytical role
• Proven experience in analysing complex company financial data and company due diligence, and making consistent assessments of a company’s financial standing

This position presents an exciting opportunity for an energetic, results-driven, and personable individual with a strong analytical and data experience.

Job Description

• Produce an agreed number of credit reports per month against volume and timeliness KPI and support the Credit Risk Team Lead – APAC to ensure the regional and global targets are met
• Actively research and analyse companies, shipping, and financial markets as well as other relevant data and information to make confident and concise credit risk judgements while displaying knowledge and integrity
• Support the Credit Team Lead in training and onboarding Credit Report Analysts, mentoring and coaching junior colleagues, and contribute to training materials and process improvements
• Grow and maintain a network of contacts via phone and email by engaging in proactive information exchange, acting as a brand ambassador of Lloyd’s List Intelligence
• Ensure that any critical and non-critical errors in output are flagged and escalated accordingly
• Support the Credit Risk Management Team by being a regional go-to person for company analysis SME and therefore attend client calls when required alongside sales and/or product management, and when required support our account managers on networking events and relevant conferences
• Stay abreast of market news and new Seasearcher product developments and functionality covered in Go to Markets and continually develop your understanding of the maritime industry to enable high quality writing on the profile of the company
• Foster collaboration and share information with other in-house data teams that research company ownership structures, to optimise the quality of data

• At least 2-3 years’ experience in business intelligence, consultancy, or data research
• At least 2-3 years’ experience in an editorial or analytical role
• Proven experience in analysing complex company financial data and company due diligence, and making consistent assessments of a company’s financial standing
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• A customer-first approach and strong time management skills and ability to produce high quality content within set deadlines
• Ability to compile training methodology and feedback documents to drive output enhancements is a pre-requisite
• Advanced OSINT research skills is a requirement
• Strong stakeholder management is required in this role, across all areas of the business
• A flexible, can-do attitude with the ability to manage several ongoing tasks at any one time

• Perm
• Attractive Leave Benefits
• Work from anywhere policy
• Medical & Insurance Coverage

ABOUT THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION (NIE)

The National Institute of Education (NIE), Singapore, is Singapore’s national teacher education institute and we are proud to be an integral part of the nation’s education service. We play a key role in the preparation of teachers and in the provision of teacher professional and school leadership development programmes. We are committed to our vision of being An Institute of Distinction: Leading the Future of Education and our mission to Inspire Learning, Transform Teaching and Advance Research. Read more about NIE here.

NIE invites applicants to join the Finance Department as an Executive. This is a 3-year contract position.

Executive (Finance Department) [NIE]

Responsibilities

You will be part of the team which handles payments and other student-related financial matters for the institute. Your responsibilities will include:

• Administering Financial Aid schemes, e.g. PSEA, CPF, Mendaki, Tuition Fee loan, Study loan, scholarships and bursaries.
• Checking that payment transactions (e.g. supplier invoices, student claims) have appropriate certification and approvals before processing payments.
• Handling the financial accounts, preparing GST, audit schedules and financial statements for NIE Student Union.
• Responding timely to enquiries pertaining to student matters.
• Assisting in the design, implementation and review of financial processes, policies and guidelines for continuous improvements, through streamlining and automation.
• Handling ad hoc duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A Polytechnic Diploma in Accountancy or its equivalent.
• 2 or 3 years of working experience in accounting.
• Organized and meticulous in handling numbers and data.
• A team player with a positive working attitude and is willing to learn and adapt.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel pivot tables and formulas.
• Experience in SAP would be an added advantage.
• Able to adhere to timelines.

Closing Date

The closing date of the advertisement is 3 January 2024.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Other Information

NIE staff can take chartered buses at their own expense from or near their homes to NIE campus.  This is subject to the availability of seats.

The Office of Finance (OFIN) supports the University in planning and executing sound financial management in fulfillment of the University’s mission; implementing and maintaining a robust financial framework that supports management in effective decision-making; providing fiscal stewardship of University’s resources; and ensuring financial governance and compliance with regulatory requirements.

This role is deployed to School of Humanities and will report to the Finance Business Partner.

Responsibilities:

• Understanding the current policies and procedures quickly to achieve process synchronization, enable auto coverage of duties with minimum downtime.

• Providing timely advice for queries raised by stakeholders relating to Finance and Procurement

• Monitoring of outstanding purchase orders in School to ensure its validity and is recent

• Ensuring that requests and claims are in accordance with the University’s guidelines.

• In-charge of School stationery inventory system such as purchases, distribution, and stock take.

• Conducts asset sighting/ confirmation on a yearly basis for audit checks.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, yearly reports as required.

• Assist with any ad-hoc duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Diploma with minimum 3 years’ experience, preferably in accountancy

• Ability to understand systems quickly

• Adaptable, collaborative and patience

ABOUT THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION (NIE)

The National Institute of Education (NIE), Singapore, is Singapore’s national teacher education institute and we are proud to be an integral part of the nation’s education service. We play a key role in the preparation of teachers and in the provision of teacher professional and school leadership development programmes. We are committed to our vision of being An Institute of Distinction: Leading the Future of Education and our mission to Inspire Learning, Transform Teaching and Advance Research. Read more about NIE here.

NIE invites applicants for the position of Assistant Head (Research) in the Finance Department. This is a 3-year contract position.

Responsibilities

Reporting to Head/Finance, you will be responsible for the following functions:

• Administration of Research grant and projects of NIE.

• Administration of the financial project (WBS) modules in SAP and Research management system.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and management on budgets, reporting, outlook and cashflow.

• Collaborate with external funders and external auditors on grant matters.

• Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvements to enhance the financial management processes and procedures; through streamlining and automation.

• Provide financial advice to internal stakeholders.

• Supervision of staff.

Requirements

• A University Degree in Accountancy or in Accounting major.

• At least 5 years of accounting and managerial experience.

• Must be a member of the ISCA (The Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants).

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, communication and writing skills.

• Strong conceptualization and analytical skills.

• Highly Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications.

• Self-motivated, able to work independently and as a team player.

• Knowledge of SAP Hana S4 and SAP Concur would be an advantage.

Closing Date

The closing date of the advertisement is 31 December 2023.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Other Information

NIE staff can take chartered buses at their own expense from or near their homes to NIE campus.  This is subject to the availability of seats.

ABOUT THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION (NIE)

The National Institute of Education (NIE), Singapore, is Singapore’s national teacher education institute and we are proud to be an integral part of the nation’s education service. We play a key role in the preparation of teachers and in the provision of teacher professional and school leadership development programmes. We are committed to our vision of being An Institute of Distinction: Leading the Future of Education and our mission to Inspire Learning, Transform Teaching and Advance Research. Read more about NIE here.

NIE invites applicants to join the Finance Department as an Executive. This is a 3-year contract position.

Executive (Finance Department) [NIE]

Responsibilities

You will be part of the team which handles research grant-related financial matters for the Institute. Your responsibilities will include:

• Administer research grants and projects.
• Payment processing of vendors’ invoices to ensure purchases are in accordance with rules and regulations of funding agencies.
• Payment processing of transport and general staff claims.
• Responding timely to enquiries pertaining to research grant financial matters.
• Assisting in the design, implementation and review of financial processes, policies and guidelines for continuous improvements, through streamlining and automation.
• Handling ad hoc duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A Polytechnic Diploma in Accountancy or its equivalent.
• 2 or 3 years of working experience in accounting.
• Organized and meticulous in handling numbers and data.
• An effective team player with a positive working attitude and is willing to learn and adapt, with problem-solving skills.
• Good organizational and communication skills, ability to prioritise, plan and multi-task and deliver assignments to adhere to timelines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel pivot tables and formulas.
• Experience in SAP would be an added advantage.

Closing Date

The closing date of the advertisement is 19 December 2023.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Other Information

NIE staff can take chartered buses at their own expense from or near their homes to NIE campus.  This is subject to the availability of seats.

Our talented consultants enable our Financial Services Industry (FSI) Business Unit to deliver a myriad of business transformation solutions to our clients. The FSI Business Unit has led and managed projects for top-tier, global clients ranging from strategy, target operating model design, regulatory governance and remediation to technology transformation, program & project management, and business analysis. We have experience providing these solutions to clients within their Sales & Trading, Risk Management, Finance, Treasury, and Operations & Technology functions. 

Our Sia Village makes an immediate impact for our firm and clients. At all levels and varying scales, our consultants execute upon client delivery, business development, business expertise, team collaboration and leadership. We support your professional development and career growth through on-the-job training, internal trainings & learning pathways, in addition to opportunities to ideate, build, promote and deploy best-in-class and convincing IP/Solutions that bring a distinctive added value to our customers. Through our firm’s career pathways and collaborative global teams, you will have the opportunity to learn, grow, and develop as a consulting professional.  

Responsibilities 

Consulting Skills  

• Client delivery as part of an on-site or remote project team, able to define the framework and structure of deliverables, carrying out the production of complex deliverables 
• Manage the work, activities, and timelines of work for both them and their team, identifies priorities and workflows for interested parties 
• Utilizing a higher-level understanding of methodological concepts, coaches teammates in preparing client deliverables utilizing tools like PowerPoint, Excel, Access, MS Project and Visio, designing key deliverables for projects and supporting other consultants in the production of their deliverables   
• Present complex ideas, critical points and decisions required to team members and client contacts, including middle and top management  
• Perform simple and complex research and business analysis to solve for customer business challenges/issues to present unique, tailored solutions utilizing both quantitative and qualitative data  
• Manages internal team by promoting teamwork, motivate and help consultants to improve 
• Demonstrate credibility and legitimacy with client, capable of challenging client approaches and provide new directions, allowing the customer to evolve and deepens relationship 
• Defines the project framework and organization, managing one or different projects at a time, guarantees the follow-up of these assignments  
• Provide status reporting of progress, dependencies, issues, risks, and overall program health  
• Responsible for the work streams of a complex project and takes the lead on simple projects  
• Maintain program sites as a repository for all project information 

Business Expertise Skills 

• Support practice, thought leadership, and people development activities firmwide 
• Maintains a deep understanding of business concepts, issues and challenges and key knowledge to master a business expertise  
• Cultivate knowledge related to a specific business challenge, issue, or deepen understanding within a sector and function domain 
• Contribute to the development of new solutions in own areas of expertise 
• Takes a leading role within internal firm knowledge-share activities and organizations, ensuring complete knowledge and competency transfer to other consultants 
• Design and implement business changes that drive transformation, functionality, and performance 
• Partner with our clients to help them develop high performance solutions to advance their operational performance industry standing 

Business Development Skills 

• Write business proposals and presentations autonomously  
• Detect, trace, and qualify business opportunities  
• Relay information relevant to new business activities and prospects to manager, team, and business unit/line leaders 

People Management Skills 

• Supervise a project team internally and on client assignment 
• Embody the firm’s values of excellence, entrepreneurship, innovation, teamwork, care and support, and employee wellbeing into their management style 

Team Summary

The Client Incentive Operations (CIO) team manages incentive contracts with financial institutions and clients by assessing the appropriate accounting treatment, monitoring contract performance and making payouts as per contractual obligations.

What a Finance Manager does at Visa:

The Finance Manager, Client Incentive Operations, reports to the Senior Director and will serve as a key member of the Client Incentive Operations team.  This role will take a lead in the cluster and will partner closely with the Finance Business Partner to provide greater value to Sales and other stakeholders.

Contract Administration

• Review of contractual obligations and commitments for complex incentive contracts and build such computations into the incentive computation system
• Review of contractual payments in accordance with the terms of contracts
• Provide guidance to stakeholders on complex deal structure
• Act as an approver role for incentive adjustments and payments
• Ensure compliance with Visa’s accounting policy, US GAAP and SOX controls and timely and accurate accounting and reporting
• Champion the creation and maintenance of high standards of financial discipline and accountability within the geography
• Responsible for assigned reports or deliverables.
• Own performance metrics and drive efficiencies through automation and improvement of business processes

Business / Team Engagement

• Effectively translate technical accounting treatment and financial analysis to stakeholders to ensure full understanding of contractual language
• Partner closely with Finance Business Partners to provide support to all stakeholders in the cluster
• Collaborate with Sales, Finance Business Partners, Client Contract Management, Legal and other stakeholders as needed on contract structuring
• Foster a collaborative team environment and provide effective coaching and mentoring to more junior team members

Project Management

• Drive process improvements and streamlining projects and initiatives
• Spearhead ad hoc projects to further improve the overall performance of the team and processes

Why this is important to Visa

Client Incentives are a strategic leaver used to win and maintain Visa revenues.  They also form a material component of our Revenue and Balance Sheet.  Efficient and effective processes and systems are key to delivering this strategy and meeting our SEC reporting requirements. 

This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 2-3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site), with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs.