Job Description

Our Client: Our client is a pioneer in international education services, whose core business include placing students internationally. They are actively looking to hire a Finance Manager to join their ever-growing team. The Responsi Our Client: Our client is a pioneer in international education services, whose core business include placing students internationally. They are actively looking to hire a Finance Manager to join their ever-growing team. The Responsibilities: Financial Reporting & Analysis (30%) . Key lead in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting - by providing reports, consolidation and selected analysis proactively or as directed by CLT / regional team . Variance analysis against budget and forecast in key performance indicators including sales volume, revenue, direct costs, operating expenses, capital expenditure, providing monthly actuals commentary to management . Closely tracking forecasting accuracy and to ensure continuous forecast improvement amongst local finance and operational teams . Support business case preparation with collection of data and preparation of business cases as requested by CM. Test/challenge appropriateness of assumptions . Drive process improvement for efficient, accurate and timely reporting Accounting Operations (50%) . Ownership of the full Singapore entity (Singapore, Regional Office, and North Asia) related month end close process - leads day to day dialogue with FSS and HQ . Proactive business partnering with local stakeholders on close items such as revenue and expense accruals, adjusting entries and communicating to shared services for data entry . Initiate and execute accounting operations process improvement initiatives, monitoring and improving progress to enhance efficiency, effectiveness and minimise risk . Ownership of full Singapore entity AP process - driving day to day, routine (e.g. master data) and process improvements with stakeholders, troubleshooting issues with operational team . Monitor P2P (Ariba, Concur and Oracle) systems to ensure that procurement is initiated, and payments are recorded in accordance with policies, ensuring data integrity and highlighting gaps . Leading funding/banking activities including direct liaison with HQ, HSBC, DBS as needed . Support Regional Finance Manager to analyse and review entity funding and document findings and recommendations . Ownership of full Singapore entity claims reimbursement process - rectifying compliance issues. Proactively engage with operations teams/FSS/CM/Region Finance as needed . Manage petty cash process by ensuring petty cash is used on an exception basis only and appropriate cash controls and retaining supporting documents and approvals Compliance (15%) . Lead Singapore branch financial audit, financial statements preparation and submission process - including auditor liaison, HQ / FSS liaison (lead FSO process) . Lead local Singapore branch tax matters including but not limited to GST, annual tax returns, employee yearly tax submissions. Supporting activities with HQ tax, EY and PX . Lead Singapore branch company secretarial activities such as ACRA, MOM, or other liaison/submissions . Participate in internal audit and control processes, driving timely collection of data and paperwork to support review procedures Other Duties (5%) . Assist local and regional management with preparing finance and analytical information to support presentations . Undertake any other ad-hoc duties as directed by the Country Manager The Requirements: . Bachelor's Degree - additional certifications in Finance / Accounting a bonus . With 5-7 years of experience . Consistent performer with a minimal error rate and the ability to operate proactively with minimal supervision . Customer service attitude and an excellent team player - willing to support others to achieve wider team and company goals . Strong English communication (verbal and written) skills to interact effectively with global colleagues . Resilience and adaptability to change / and work in a constantly changing environment . Able to overcome challenges to perform effectively . Strong Microsoft Excel skills . Desire to exceed expectations, provide valuable analytical insight and progress career Disclaimer: The Company complies with the Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices (TGFEP), including the prevailing guidelines on recruitment. All qualified applicants will be considered for the position regardless of their age, race, religion, nationality, marital status, or family responsibilities. A more detailed discussion of the TGFEP is available on the Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices (TAFEP) website at https://www.tal.sg/tafep.