Job Description

At Singtel, we believe in the strength of a vibrant, diverse and inclusive workforce where backgrounds, perspectives and life experiences of our people help us innovate and create strong connections with our customers. We strive to ensure all our people practices are non-discriminatory and provide a fair, performance-based work culture that is diverse, inclusive and collaborative.

Join us and experience what it\xe2\x80\x99s like to be with an Employer of Choice*. Together, let\xe2\x80\x99s create a brighter digital future for all. *Awarded at the HR Fest Awards 2020.

Responsibilities:

• You will oversee Singtel\xe2\x80\x99s investments in regional associates, safeguarding interest of Singtel and enhancing shareholder\xe2\x80\x99s values
• Spearhead business and financial analyses with geographical focus on India, Africa and other South Asian subsidiaries/associates including Sri Lanka and Bangladesh:

• Financial reporting \xe2\x80\x93 Monthly and quarterly financial reporting
• Financial forecast and budgeting \xe2\x80\x93 Periodic financial forecasts and trending, outer year projections, intrinsic valuation and annual operating plan (AOP) budgeting
• Operational performance reporting \xe2\x80\x93 Tracking and analysis of key operational metrics
• Review and contribute to analysis of business proposals, M&A transactions, corporate finance actions etc with recommendations to Singtel senior management
• Assist to strengthen shareholder\xe2\x80\x99s relationships (Singtel, shareholder\xe2\x80\x99s partners and Bharti Airtel) and collaborations within Singtel\xe2\x80\x99s corporate functions including Treasury, Tax, Investors Relations
• Support the operational requirements of assigned JVs, including briefings, administrative and logistics support to JV Board representatives for all Board & Board sub-committee meetings (e.g. Audit Committee, Nomination & Remuneration Committee)
• Provide support on key strategic matters at both the JV and Singtel level
• Drive market intelligence and competitor\xe2\x80\x99s analysis of Indian telecom market and other adjacent industries including digital businesses
• Monitor, analyze and acquire a good understanding of Indian regulatory trends and developments for key strategic decision-making
• Support and collaborate with Group Finance for accounting matters. Lead engagement with Singtel auditors on key events/issues pertaining to Bharti Airtel

Requirements:

• Degree in Business, Accounting/ Finance
• 6 to 8 years working experience in regional business and/or financial planning & analysis functions.
• Ability to provide strategic direction and advice
• Knowledge of accounting standards, financial matters, business valuation, financial modelling
• Understanding of the Indian regulatory environment and policies
• Highly analytical and sensitive to numbers
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build good rapport and collaborative working relationships with all levels of staff.
• Ability to work independently and play a hands-on role and exercise flexibility in a challenging and fast-paced environment
• A strong team player
• Well organized and meticulous

We are committed to a safe and healthy environment for our employees & customers and will require all prospective employees to be fully vaccinated.

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