Regional Analyst – Financing & Working Capital (European MNC)

Regional Analyst – Financing & Working Capital (European MNC)

Our client is a leading European listed logistics organisation with presence in more than 30 countries worldwide.

As part of their expansion plans, they are looking to hire a regional analyst in the finance and working capital area, reporting to the Regional Head of Treasury based in Singapore.

Purpose / Objective of Position

The Regional Analyst – Financing & Working Capital, APAC is responsible for:

• Providing visibility to cash flow performance through analyzing the balance sheet drivers and raising awareness to budget variances.
• Co-ordination of all assigned tasks relating to cash management & financial decision support (including modelling and presentation as required), executing ad-hoc projects as needed.

Roles and Responsibilities & KPIs

• Support financial review processes including balance sheet review, planning, forecasting and ad-hoc analysis.
• Support credit control / risks monitoring & the maintenance of the collection & credit management tool.
• Coordinate with APAC entities on their financing needs (e.g. Corporate guarantees renewals, Cash pool participation).
• Assist with the preparation of annual working capital budgets and periodic cash forecasts.
• Work with data source providers to ensure:

1) data is accurate, complete and
2) databases (e.g. Corporate guarantees, bank accounts) are updated timely.

• Support the regional finance team in ad-hoc projects as well as continuous improvement initiatives.

Knowledge and Experience

Education/ Professional Qualifications

Bachelor degree in Accounting / Finance preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 3 - 5 years of relevant experience in a MNC environment and preferred in a regional role.
• Experience with month end General Ledger closing and reporting.
• Highly analytical and detail oriented.
• Experience in accounting / credit control software implementation will be advantageous.

Skills/Competencies

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated, service-minded, well-organized and results-oriented.
• Positive, flexible, team oriented, able to work with all levels of staff.
• Strong communication and time management skills.

Singapore Citizen or PR only!