Client Profile
Our client is a multinational investment bank with a track record of more than a decade. They are a leading global financial institution that delivers a broad range of financial services to a large and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions governments and individuals.
Job Responsibilities:
- Oversee the team managing third party operating expense payments for APAC entities including vender profile set up and invoice processing in SAP payment platforms across the Procure to Pay functions
- Acquire in depth understanding of the regulations, tax handling and accounting controls in multiple jurisdictions in Asia associated with vendor/ employees’ travel & expense payments
- Ensure that the team identifies problems and control gaps and come up with innovative solutions to mitigate risks
- Drive & manage process transformation initiatives & projects to enhance operating efficiencies & controls within the processes
- Manage business escalations and conflicts/complex issues in a timely manner
- Build relationships with stakeholders at all levels across different regions and divisions
- Exhibit confidence in communicating in a variety of forums, sessions, presentations, training sessions and townhalls
- Analyze data to identify the trend/root cases in order to effectively engage the stakeholders to address problems and opportunities for improvements
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree with 8-15 years’ experience in relevant profiles
- Fluency in Japanese for business context (reading, writing and spoken) in order to liaise with Japanese clientele.
- Proven record of managing conflicts/complex issues with strong leadership and problem-solving skills
- Experience in leading a team to oversee day-to-day operations and coaching/mentoring others
- Committed, driven and self-motivated individual who constantly aim to improve the processes and enhance controls
- Ability to lead across team members and drive assignments to completion
- Excellent communication and interpersonal (written and verbal) skills, strong attention to detail
- Knowledge and experience in accounts payable, invoice processing, and vendor management
- ERP knowledge, implementation & transformation experience on SAP (Concur, Ariba, Fieldglass, S4/HANA)
- Ability to multi-task & deliver under pressure
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Hands on experience in end-to-end GL activities, month-end activities (accruals, sub-ledger / general ledger posting and reconciliations) is an added advantage
We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Appreciate your understanding.
EA: JAC Recruitment Pte. Ltd.
EA Licence: 90C3026
EA Personnel: R22107234
EA Personnel Name: Karan Vijaykumar Tarani
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