Job Description
Our Client:
Our client is a global commodities warehousing and logistics business specialised in handling, storage, and processing of commodities.
The Responsibilities:
Planning, Reporting and Analysis
* Participate in the in the new initiative for reporting, and analysis processes
* Participate actively and coordinate business/users' requirements for ERP implementation and related system improvement projects
* Prepare regular reports to identify (current and future) collections issues; to prioritise time and discretionary effort; to continuously improve outcomes, efficiency, and effectiveness
* Perform cash flow forecasting, monitoring, and reporting
Finance Operation
* Liaise with the accounts receivable function, set up and drive action plans to collect receivables that have aged beyond 60 days
* Identify the reason for non-payment and monitor AR ageing report; agree actions to solve with the practice; coordinate activity to execute the plan and report progress
* Coordinate with the billing team, operations, commercial teams to optimize working capital and drive improvements in cash conversion cycles
* Monitor customer credit exposures and proactively address potential issues
* Manage the accounts payable function, ensuring timely and accurate process of vendor payments and expense reimbursements
* Liaise with banks to perform FX conversion
* Manage bank accounts and process signatory changes
* Lead and provide guidance to a team of 2-3 members
* Maintain strong internal controls to ensure compliance with company policies and relevant regulations
* Collaborating effectively with customers, vendors, and colleagues within the practice as well as other finance and business support teams
Others
* Support corporate finance or other projects allocated
* Support tax reporting e.g. GST
* Support queries raised by internal stakeholders and auditors
The Requirements:
* Minimum 7 years post qualification experience in the finance field
* Tertiary education, preferably a degree in Accountancy/ Finance/ Certified Financial Analyst (CFA) Chartered Accountant (CA) /ACCA / Other professional qualification
* Able to handle company information with confidentiality
* Proven ability to work on cross-functional and multicultural teams
* Responsible, independent, good attention to detail, excellent analytical, interpersonal, problem-solving, critical thinking, strong stakeholder management and communication skills
* High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results orientation
* Excellent team player and leader who is energetic, work well under pressure
* Good verbal and written communication skills in English and Chinese to be able to liaise effectively with native Mandarin-speaking stakeholders
* Strong willingness to learn
* Demonstrated expertise with MS Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
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.