Finance Specialist, Financial Management (FTC)

Bank of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking an experienced Finance Specialist to enhance project management and provide strategic guidance. With at least 10 years of expertise in finance and accounting, you will lead initiatives that align with the organization's goals while mentoring team members. This pivotal role requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a solid understanding of financial systems and reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in finance, accounting, or financial analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial system implementations and process optimizations.
• Create comprehensive project documentation and facilitate reporting.
• Identify and mitigate project risks.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accountancy or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SQL

Python

Job description

Finance Specialist, Financial Management (FTC)

At Bank of Singapore, we are constantly looking for exceptional individuals to join our team. We promote a culture of openness, teamwork, and fairness. 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 finance 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:

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.

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.

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.

Risk Management:

• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, developing strategies to address potential challenges and ensure project continuity.

Support and Reporting:

• Provide support to the Regional Finance Management (FM) team in all financial, regulatory, and statutory reporting requirements, including responding to auditors' requests.

Qualifications:

• 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.

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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