Assistant Finance Controller / Finance Controller (Japanese Speaking)

Keenfinity; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Singapore is seeking a finance professional to enhance risk management, oversee credit management, and prepare performance reports. The ideal candidate should possess a degree in finance and at least five years of relevant experience, with proficiency in SAP.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in finance accounting or sales operations.
• Strong understanding of financial controls and compliance.
• Business fluent in English and Japanese.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives to enhance risk management within the organization.
• Oversee credit management and manage customer disputes.
• Prepare Monthly Sales Associate Performance Reports.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems (SAP)

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Self-driven and proactive

Education

Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities :

Local Governance :

• Champion and lead initiatives to enhance risk management and strengthen internal controls within the organization.
• Collaborate with central teams to conduct audits and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.
• Ensure all local operations are in full compliance with regulatory standards, maintaining the highest levels of integrity and accountability.

Credit Management :

• Skillfully resolve customer disputes, ensuring satisfaction and maintaining strong business relationships.
• Oversee and manage the review of orders on credit blocks, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
• Maintain healthy receivables by monitoring and managing overdue amounts, implementing strategies to reduce delinquency and improve cash flow.

Direct Purchasing :

• Oversee and manage purchasing activities for countries without dedicated staff, ensuring seamless procurement processes.
• Handle Local-for-Local transactions, demo goods, and indirect purchasing, ensuring cost-effectiveness and efficiency.
• Efficiently assign FI invoices in APM, ensuring accurate and timely financial processing.

Customer Escalation Support :

• Provide top-tier support for resolving customer escalations, ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Address delivery complaints, payment issues, warranty cases, and contractual concerns with urgency and attention to detail, maintaining positive customer relationships.

Pricing & Contract Management Support :

• Assist in the development, review, and negotiation of customer contracts to ensure favorable terms and compliance.
• Support the creation and maintenance of pricelists, ensuring they are up-to-date and accurate.
• Ensure accurate net pricing for selective customers, maintaining competitive and fair pricing strategies.
• Administer performance criteria and partner level discounts in SAP, optimizing financial performance and partner relations.

Comprehensive Reporting :

• Prepare insightful Monthly Sales Associate Performance Reports to track and analyze individual and team performance.
• Conduct detailed Point of Sales (Tier2) Reporting, providing valuable data insights for strategic decision-making.}
  Cost Controlling :
  • Lead cost center controlling activities, including Month End Close (MEC), Year-End Close (YEC), Business Planning (BP), and Financial Controlling (FC).
  • Implement and monitor cost-saving measures to enhance financial efficiency and reduce expenses.
  • Manage intercompany charges for all Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and additional costs, ensuring accurate and timely allocation.
  Legal Entity Management :
  • Calculate transfer pricing in accordance with guidelines from BT / FC to ensure compliance and accuracy.
  • Oversee Year-End Close (YEC) reporting, income statements, and tax documentation, ensuring all financial records are accurate and complete.
  • Coordinate audits of local GAAP and IFRS accounts, ensuring thorough preparation and compliance with auditing standards.
  • Record and manage leasing cases for both tangible and intangible assets, maintaining detailed and accurate records.
  • Serve as the primary interface to Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) partners, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
  Treasury Management :
  • Oversee liquidity management and manage banking affairs to ensure optimal cash flow and financial stability.

  Qualifications

  • Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in finance accounting, or sales operations, with a strong understanding of financial controls and compliance.
  • Self-driven, proactive, and able to work independently with an entrepreneurial mindset.
  • Strong analytical skills with a focus on goal and result orientation.
  • Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems, particularly SAP.
  • Business fluent in English, Japanese with excellent communication and negotiation skills.
  • Experience with cost center controlling, transfer pricing, and performance reporting.