Lead, Finance Operations

Singapore Institute of Management Group Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore Institute of Management invites applications for a Department Head of Finance Operations. The role leads a team to ensure smooth operations flow, internal controls, timely reporting, and compliance with policies.

Drive process simplification and technology driven initiatives like Robotic Process Automation and data analytics. You will coordinate with auditors, banks and vendors, monitor KPIs, and implement changes to meet evolving business needs, focusing on AR/AP, sub-ledger

Qualifications

• Oversee a team to ensure smooth operations that meet KPIs and objectives.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls and timely financial reporting.
• Drive process improvement and technology-driven initiatives (RPA, automation).

Responsibilities

• Monitor sub-ledger reporting, bank reconciliations, and accounts analysis.
• Collaborate with internal/external auditors, banks, and vendors on payment matters.
• Lead standardization, simplification and scalable finance processes across the ops function.

Skills

Financial controls

Process improvement

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Robotic Process Automation

Data analytics tools

Job description

Finance Operations Support Department Head to: Supervise a team staff to oversee smooth operations flow in meeting the company's objectives and key performance indicators. Ensure the internal control framework is in place. Responsible for timely and accurate reporting on sub-ledger including bank recompilation and accounts analysis. Continuously evaluate policies and procedure, tweak processes to gain productivity and seek compliance with internal controls. Effective Change Manager, for instance, Drive changes in Finance Ops processes to meet changes in business requirements. Keep updated on technological advancements in AP/AR systems arena and review/evaluate their suitability for the business. Implement best practices to AR/AP process Responsible for following up on the abnormalities detected by Data Analytics and report on findings from the investigation. Liaise with internal and external auditors, bankers, other divisions and external vendors on payment related matters. Project Management Driving process simplification and lead the implementation of standardization and scalable processes. Participate in the implementation and maintenance of technology driven initiatives (e.g. Robotic Process Automation, Data Analytics). Involve in the development, migration and enhancement of the Source systems and Finance system. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The Singapore Institute of Management (SIM) is one of the region's leading education and lifelong learning institutions, recognized for empowering individuals and enterprises to thrive across life stages through learning. Seeded by the Singapore Economic Development Board in 1964, SIM has, for close to 60 years, been leading in the development of work and industry skills for Singapore's growth. Through harnessing new knowledge, skills and technology, SIM provides skills-based learning experiences that enable students, professionals, and enterprises to Learn for Life and Thrive for Life. SIM achieves this through SIM Global Education (SIM GE) and SIM Academy. SIM GE focuses on higher education pathways and SIM Academy focuses on Professional Development (PD) and Enterprise Solutions (ES) for career transitions and advancements, and integrated learning solutions for enterprises. For more information on the Singapore Institute of Management, visit sim.edu.sg