Job Description

Founded in 2012, Kydon Group is a Singapore-based workplace learning technology company which has been at the forefront of innovation and learning and education. Our goal is to empower human dignity, enhance human capital through learning that leads to performance. Our mission is to shape the future of learning in Asia with cutting-edge eLearning solutions that empower people to reskill, upskill, and quickly adapt to the new digital economy.

For over a decade, we have honed our expertise by creating complex learning management systems for a spectrum of clients from government agencies, enterprises, educational institutions and non-profit organizations.

At Kydon Group, it is our belief that learning enhances human capacity — one knowledge, skill, experience, epiphany at a time. We leverage technology to bring learning and training easily and rapidly for any individuals or organizations. To make this happen, we have a team of talented and driven professionals in product design and management, software engineering, operations, marketing and sales, finance and HR working hard behind the scene.

We are currently seeking dynamic and enterprising Assistant Finance Manager or Senior Finance Executive who is up to the challenge to assist the Chief Corporate Officer in managing the office operations and executing the responsibilities across the full spectrum of the finance function for the Group, including driving initiatives that relate to the overall financial well-being of the Group.

Working under the guidance of the Chief Corporate Officer, you will support with: Financial Operations and Accounting (60% - 70% of Time)

• Ensuring the smooth running of daily finance operations and that proper controls are in place for cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, operating expenditure (OPEX) and capital expenditure (CAPEX), procurement, travel and employee reimbursements.

• Ensuring timely month-end accounts closing and accuracy in the preparation of general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets register, bank reconciliations and notes to the accounts.

• Ensuring timely and accurate quarterly GST preparation and filing.

• Managing the weekly operating cash flow projections and executing the required treasury activities to ensure adequacy of working capital across all operating units/divisions/functions.

• Maintaining good relationships with bankers, government agencies, regulatory institutions and finance counterparts of customers and suppliers.
  

• Liaising with external auditors, accountants, tax agents and company secretaries to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and timelines.

• Ensuring compliance with government funding requirements.

• Ensuring compliance with internal financial policies and processes.

• Ensuring compliance with banking covenants by monitoring gearing and the utilisation of bank facilities.
  

• Monthly consolidation, reviewing the financial performance against budget and re-forecasting where necessary.

• Managing the annual budgeting exercise by working closely with individual operating units/divisions/functions.

• Financial modelling at the Group or project level, including owning, maintaining and refining the model(s), as well as researching for inputs to the model(s).

• Preparing holistic and concise financial performance reports with commentaries for timely recommendation to management and/or key stakeholders.
  

• Assisting with preparing business proposals, managing requirements and facilitating applications in relation to government funding initiatives.

• Assisting with scoping and drafting of contracts, as well as reviewing and negotiating contractual terms to ensure that organisational interests and rights are not compromised.

• Assisting with setting up operating units/divisions/functions locally and/or overseas, including putting in place the necessary corporate structure to ensure operational readiness.

• Assisting with fundraising effort, including coordinating the necessary due diligence.
  

• Duties that relate to general office operations as assigned by the Chief Corporate Officer and/or Management from time to time.
  

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy/Finance or related discipline with at least 3 years relevant working experience.

• Accreditation from ACCA, ISCA or equivalent and prior audit experience is preferred.

• Prior working experience in a lean and/or start-up environment is a plus.

• Dynamic and enterprising self-starter with excellent business partnering skills, who is mature, independent and willing to be hands-on.

• Familiarity with various regulations, including but not limited to the Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS), Goods and Services Tax (GST) Act, Income Tax Act and Companies Act.

• Steadfastness in driving assigned tasks to fruition and resolute in overcoming challenges.

• High level of integrity and openness combined with commitment to good governance.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.

• Analytical and technical problem-solving skills with acute attention to details, requirements and timelines.

• Strategic and tactical mind set with the ability to multi-task, prioritise and work with a sense of urgency.