Job Description

Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP is one of Singapore\'s largest full service law practices. Dentons Rodyk enjoys the distinction of being Singapore\'s oldest law practice. Trusted since 1861, Dentons Rodyk has been a part of Singapore\'s entrepreneurial history, having acted for the earliest local corporates and institutions, and having advised leading multinational corporations on their investments in Singapore.

We pride ourselves in being a responsible member of our community, contributing whenever possible, as an organisation and as individuals, to the less fortunate and needy. We will build on our longevity and success by continuing to provide strategic advice suited to our clients\' commercial and professional goals.

We will continue to provide effective global representation to support our clients\' growth and needs internationally. Above all, we value relationships. We will continue to build enduring relations with the people we work with and the people we work for.

The Finance Systems Manager will work closely with Finance and IT teams providing support, advice and guidance to ensure they are efficiently and effectively using the firm\'s systems.

You will lead projects, work with stakeholders at all levels and develop enhancements to the existing system that enhance the firm\'s efficacy and ability to meet its clients\' needs.

Responsibilities

• All aspects of operational support from resolving issues from users and understanding ad-hoc requirements
• Conduct training on system.
• Creating solutions that effectively resolve user issues
• Liaising with stakeholders (technical and non-technical) in the business to ascertain requirements and keeping them informed of progress and changes that may affect them.
• Assisting with data extracts to provide information so that the Finance Department can discharge their responsibilities
• Documentation: project/system documentation and general team documentation
• Understanding internal client reporting requirements and developing reporting solutions
• Manage and resolve queries and issues at all levels and escalating issues to Vendors for external support as required.
• Assist with data initiatives including upgrades and maintenance.
• Understand the flow of financial, client and matter information from other management information systems in the firm e.g. Matter Opening, in the context of data capture and collation for business development and marketing purposes and expense management system.
• Ensure continuity through cutover preparation, planning and implementation with emphasis on resources planning, training development and delivery, as well as documentation of new processes
• Not limited to existing platforms or solutions, there could exist integration opportunities to be explored and implemented for continual improvements with novel solutions, resulting in greater efficiency and effectiveness.

Requirements

Experience Skills & Knowledge Technical Skills

• Knowledge of Practice Management system, Expense and Invoice management system with a deep understanding of how they are used within a law firm environment
• Candidate will be an existing systems analyst with experience of managing a team.
• Proven track record supporting Aderant System and Chrome River is a plus
• A good understanding of finance and accounting department needs within a legal environment
• Knowledge of any programming languages would be advantageous.
• Strong all-round IT skills including data manipulation and management, and sound knowledge of relational database management systems (RDBMS)
• Experience of SQL Server management and T-SQL language, Reporting Services and Integration Services
• IT literate and skilled with tools including Visio and MS Project

Personal Skills / Attributes

• Highly collaborative team player: able to exhibit a positive attitude and interact positively at all levels within the firm
• Objective focused with a tenacious appetite to provide the highest level of service
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Strong management skills with ability to bring out the best in team members.
• Effective in change management.
• Adds value to a high performance client focus team that share all knowledge and workloads.
• Understands the need for well-defined procedures

Interested applicants please apply with updated resume and expected salary.

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