Senior Finance Specialist

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. is seeking a Finance Manager in Singapore to handle capital requests, ensure SOX compliance, manage financial audits, and oversee corporate tax submissions. The successful candidate will work in a fast-paced environment and contribute to the company's mission of improving patient lives.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accountancy or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in finance in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Review and support capital requests and manage PER approvals.
• Ensure SOX compliance and timely completion of financial audits.
• Coordinate corporate tax submissions and reporting.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Knowledge of AI

Education

Degree in Accountancy or similar qualifications

Tools

SAP

Job description

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At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?

There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.

We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.

Job Summary

In this role, you will be responsible for the full spectrum of capital requests in Singapore Plant with responsibilities in SOX compliance, financial audit, corporate Tax and other areas. This is a full-time permanent position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Project Expenditure Requisition (PER)

• Review capital requests and provide various input/support for business case.
• Work with various stakeholders to ensure PER is submitted timely for approval.
• Monitor monthly capital spending and monthly capital budget reporting
• Liaise with various stakeholders to ensure the Annual Capital Budget is approved.

SOX Compliance

• Responsible/co-ordination for SOX compliance matters/reporting/questionnaires with regards to internal controls, documentation and handling of queries from internal auditors.
• Ensuring the annual financial audit is completed on time by handling or coordinating queries from external auditors. This also includes reviewing financial statements and audit adjustments.
• Ensure the audit report is completed on time for filing.

Annual Corporate Tax submission and reporting

• Provide/co-ordinate information to tax agents for tax computation and ensure that corporate tax is submitted to IRAS on time.
• Quarterly tax reporting to head office.

Corporate Secretarial

• Co-ordinate AGM, board resolutions etc. and liaise with head office/different parties for signatories. This is then filed locally with a corporate secretarial partner.
• Oversight for the accounting and reporting for the operation in Taiwan by working with another finance member.

Any Other Matters

• Any other tasks that are being assigned
• Drive continuous improvement throughout all areas of work.
• Able to work independently

Education

• Degree in Accountancy or similar qualifications (i.e. ACCA)
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in a factory and fast paced environment

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• SAP experience
• FP&A experience preferred
• Knowledge of new tools and technology e.g. AI
• Experience in audit and tax in any Global MNC
• Strong interpersonal skills i.e. able to work across functions as well as across countries.
• Can communicate in English and Mandarin
• Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description

West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in orderto apply to West, please send an email to [e-mail] . Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening and/or a pre-employment drug screening.