Finance Manager

Our client, a Global Logistics company based in Singapore is currently looking to hire a suitable candidate to join them in the below position.

 

【Job title】
Finance Manager (Japanese Speaking)

 

【Job Description】
The incumbent is to assist in financial accounting and reporting activities at the corporate office. Key focus areas are in Finance policy and procedures, periodic reporting to parent company, financial system support, adoption of new accounting standards, month-end closing and other ad-hoc reporting.

 

Key Result Areas
The following deliverables are required:

•Accurate and timely reporting to parent company.
•Support in financial system operational across corporate, regional, and shared services finance teams.
•Manage process improvement and system enhancement initiatives.
•Timely adoption of new accounting standards.

 

•Perform monthly closing activities
•Assist in the monthly and quarterly reporting to parent company
•Handle for leases accounting and journal posting in system
•Identify areas for improvement, establish new procedures and policies that could benefit the company
•Engage business users to understand work flows and procedures, consult IT to understand system flow and functionalities
•Update Policy and Operating Manuals
•Develop and maintain strong internal controls, ensure Internal Audit points are address and implemented
•Responds to financial inquiries by extracting, analyzing, summarizing and interpreting data from SAP, includes uploading journals into SAP
•Support the adoption of new accounting standards – includes process changes, system enhancements and new system implementation 
•Any other tasks assigned from time to time

Reporting Relationships
•Immediate manager/supervisor
•Manager/Director in CFAR

Important Relationships/ Communications – who, why, how often 
This position requires a close working relationship with the following:

•Manager/Director in CFAR
•Regional Financial Officers, Country Finance Controllers (CFC)
•Group Tax, Treasury,Shared Services in Kuala Lumpur and Chongqing, Legal,HR/Admin,IT,Internal and External Auditor

The ultimate objective is to ensure that the incumbent dutifully carries out the roles and responsibilities mentioned above.

 

•Degree holder in Accountancy/Finance or holder of a recognised professional qualification
•At least 4-5 years relevant financial accounting experience in Multinational Corporation (with global exposure) or with audit background
•Proficient in Microsoft Excel and SAP ERP
•Good knowledge of Financial Reporting Standards (FRS) in Singapore and keeps abreast of new development in accounting standards;
•An analytical mind with problem-solving abilities;
•Negotiation skills and the ability to develop strong working relationships
•Commercial and business awareness
•A keen eye for detail and desire to probe further into data;
•Self-motivated and able to work independently and as a team;
•Strong people management, interpersonal and communication skills – both written and verbal; 
•Deadline-oriented and an ability to stick to time constraints.
•Experience in logistics industry is preferred;
•Previous experience in an internal control/audit environment would be advantageous.
•Knowledge in Business Intelligence (BI) tools such as Tableau would be advantageous. 

 

We regret to inform applicants that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Thank you for your understanding.

 

JAC Recruitment Pte. Ltd.
EA License Number: 90C3026
EA Personnel: R2198870
Haruka Wada

 

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