Finance Specialist, Financial Management (1 Year Contract) | Singapore, SG

Bank of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global private bank as a Finance Specialist. You will provide expertise in financial management, lead projects, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. This role offers an opportunity to drive strategic insights and enhance operational efficiency within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in finance or accounting.
• Strong background in financial systems and project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of financial systems and process optimization.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Assist with financial, regulatory, and statutory reporting.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

SQL

Python

Job description

Finance Specialist, Financial Management (1 Year Contract)

At Bank of Singapore, we are constantly on the lookout for exceptional individuals to join our team. We promote a culture of openness, teamwork, and fairness. Most importantly, we invest in our people through programs that develop them professionally and personally. Besides attractive remuneration packages, we offer non-financial benefits and opportunities to grow within OCBC Group’s global network of subsidiaries and offices. If you have passion, drive, and the will to succeed, rise to the challenge today!

Bank of Singapore opens doors to new opportunities.

We are seeking an experienced financial and accounting professional to join our Financial Management team. In this pivotal role, you will act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), providing expertise, guidance, and strategic insights for finance-related projects. This role requires a proactive individual who can communicate complex concepts effectively, mentor team members, and drive successful project outcomes. Additional responsibilities include supporting the regional finance team on reporting matters.

Main Duties:

1. Collaboration and Alignment: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including the Finance Projects Team, Front Office, Operations, and IT, to ensure finance-related project goals align with the organization's strategic objectives.
2. Project Management: Lead the implementation of financial systems, including General Ledger (GL) implementation, finance process optimization/automation, and core banking system modifications. Drive initiatives that support Front Office business objectives and enhance operational efficiency.
3. Documentation and Reporting: Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation throughout the project lifecycle, including business requirements, user acceptance test scenarios/cases, business process workflows, and project timelines.
4. Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, developing strategies to address potential challenges and ensure project continuity.
5. Support and Reporting: Support the Regional Finance Management (FM) team in all financial, regulatory, and statutory reporting requirements, including responding to auditors' requests.

Requirements:

• At least 10 years of experience in finance, accounting, or financial analysis, with a strong background in financial systems, ERP implementations, or project management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex project challenges.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Bachelor's degree in accountancy or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially MS Excel.
• Experience using SQL and Python is a plus.

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Asia's global private bank, Bank of Singapore, is a wholly owned subsidiary of OCBC Bank, Southeast Asia’s second-largest bank. Headquartered in Singapore...

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