Job Description

ROLE PURPOSE

To provide financial and commercial support to the Singaporean team, to facilitate the achievement of business goals within budgeted resource levels and to enhance local decision-making processes through the proactive provision of financial analysis and interpretation.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for overall financial, accounting and internal control functions of the Company while ensuring compliance with accounting standards.

• Champion the ERP system, to ensure it is utilised to its full potential, in order to continually improve processes and efficiency with the Finance function and the wider business
• Lead month end financial closing matters, prepare monthly journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations, loading and reconciliation of results into the Hyperion/Tagetik system, prepare monthly management reporting packs, KPI’s and ad-hoc financial information for 2 divisions
• In charge of the cash flow planning and forecast of Singapore trading and IPO division.
• Issuance of debit and credit notes and keep track on receivables, eliminate the possibility of bad debts.
• Work closely with the Finance Manager to analyse and interpret results and trends, including monitoring revenue and overheads and, where appropriate, propose corrective actions in relation to deviations against budget
• Support the finance manager with the preparation of the annual budget, monthly and quarterly financial forecasts, helping to drive forecast accuracy
• Manage income tax, GST and all other tax compliance.
• Lead annual statutory audit and complete audit with minimum supervision including preparation of statutory accounts
• Ensure compliance with internal control systems and statutory financial regulations
• Develop and manage the Accounts Executives to maintain high levels of morale, motivation and productivity as customer service mindset is at the forefront
• Identify potential control weaknesses and recommend process improvements where opportunities exist to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of the monthly, quarterly and annual reporting
• Other ad hoc duties / tasks / projects as assigned by Finance Manager

• Educated to degree level required
• High level of computer literacy; MS Office; specifically, Excel

• Recognised accounting qualification

• Knowledge of Oracle JDE, Tagetik or another large ERP desirable
• Previous experience in a similar role desirable
• Strong accounting principal knowledge, including consolidation.
• High attention to detail and the ability to work accurately
• Good communication skills in English (written and spoken) and interpersonal skills
• Driven, able to work under pressure and deliver results
• Highly self-motivated and a ble to prioritise with strong time management skills
• Can demonstrate commercial acumen