Lead, Finance Operations

Singapore Institute of Management; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent institution is seeking a finance operations supervisor to manage a team and enhance financial reporting processes. The role involves overseeing internal controls, driving change management, and ensuring compliance with best practices in accounts analysis. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and analytical skills, alongside a commitment to continuous improvement and technological advancement in financial operations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in finance operations and team supervision.
• Strong analytical skills and familiarity with internal control frameworks.
• Ability to drive process improvements and implement technology solutions.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team to ensure smooth operations and compliance with objectives.
• Handle accurate financial reporting and follow up on analytics findings.
• Lead change management in finance processes and engage with stakeholders.

Job description

Supervise a team of 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 procedures, 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 abnormalities detected by Data Analytics and reporting findings from investigations.

Liaise with internal and external auditors, bankers, other divisions, and external vendors on payment-related matters.

Project Management

Drive 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 source systems and finance systems.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.