Senior Specialist, Finance Systems & Process Automation (SAP)

BHF PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Performance bonus

High-visibility role

Job summary

BHF PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks a senior SAP Finance expert to own Record-to-Report, with hands-on FI/CO experience and IFRS knowledge. You will lead R2R processes, O2C, P2P automation, and governance.

The role offers high visibility, collaboration with senior leadership, and opportunities to drive finance transformation, data analytics, and SAP/SF migration initiatives.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems or related field.
• 5-8 years of experience in finance systems or SAP functional roles.
• Strong SAP FI/CO with SD and MM integration knowledge.
• Knowledge of IFRS / SFRS(I), IFRS 15 and IAS 2.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Own SAP Finance processes and R2R, including GL, AP, AR, and asset accounting.
• Manage configuration, period-end close, and master data governance.
• Improve O2C, P2P processes and revenue recognition integration.
• Lead automation initiatives across R2R, O2C and P2P with IT partners.
• Provide governance, controls, and support audits.

Skills

SAP FI/CO

SD / MM integration

IFRS 15 / SFRS(I) 15

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Power BI / BI tools

Python / RPA

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance/IS

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

UiPath / Power Automate

SQL

Power BI

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• SAP Finance (FI/CO) - Record-to-Report Act as finance business owner for SAP (S/4HANA / ECC): GL, AP, AR, Asset Accounting, Cost and Profit Centre Accounting.
• Manage configuration changes, period-end close settings, account determination and master data governance. Streamline month-end close, intercompany, accruals and reconciliations; shorten the close cycle.
• Sales & Order-to-Cash (SAP SD / FI-AR) Review and improve the end-to-end O2C flow: pricing conditions, sales orders, billing, revenue posting and collections. Ensure correct revenue recognition and SD-FI integration in line with IFRS 15 / SFRS(I) 15. Automate customer billing checks, credit control, AR ageing, dunning and cash application. Build sales and margin reporting by customer, product and channel.
• Inventory & Procure-to-Pay (SAP MM / FI-AP) Oversee inventory valuation, movement types, GR/IR clearing and material master accuracy. Ensure costing and valuation comply with IAS 2 / SFRS(I) 1-2 (standard vs moving average, NRV, provisions for slow-moving and obsolete stock). Automate stock reconciliations (SAP vs physical / WMS), cycle-count variance analysis and inventory ageing reports. Improve the P2P cycle: PO controls, three-way match, vendor master governance and payment runs.
• Process Automation & Digital Finance Identify, prioritise and deliver automation across R2R, O2C and P2P, each with a clear business case (hours saved, error reduction, faster close). Use tools such as SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP Fiori apps, RPA (UiPath / Power Automate), Power BI, Power Query, SQL or Python. Design system interfaces and data integrations (e.g. e-commerce, POS, banking, WMS) with IT and partners. Document processes, controls and runbooks so every automation is sustainable and audit-ready.
• Projects, Governance & Controls Lead SAP projects (upgrades, new entities, module rollouts): requirements, design, UAT, cutover and hypercare. Maintain internal controls including segregation of duties, user access reviews and change management. Provide second-line support and training to finance and business users; support internal and external audits.
• FP&A Support Provide automated data feeds and dashboards for budget, forecast and monthly management reporting. Support variance analysis and ad-hoc financial modelling as required.

Requirements

Must-have

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems or related field.
• 5-8 years of experience in finance systems, process improvement or SAP functional roles (industry, Big 4 or consulting).
• Strong hands-on SAP experience in FI/CO, with solid working knowledge of SD and MM integration.
• Proven track record of delivering finance, sales or inventory process automation with measurable results.
• Good understanding of IFRS / SFRS(I), especially revenue (IFRS 15) and inventory (IAS 2).
• Advanced Excel and strong data analysis skills.

Good-to-have

• Professional qualification: CA, CPA, ACCA or CIMA; SAP certification is a plus.
• Experience with S/4HANA migration or implementation projects.
• Proficiency in Power BI, SQL, Python or RPA tools.
• Exposure to retail, FMCG, manufacturing or distribution environments with high transaction volumes.

Key Competencies

• Process mindset: sees end-to-end flows across finance, sales and supply chain, not just individual tasks.
• Analytical rigour: comfortable with large datasets; finds root causes of reconciliation and data issues.
• Business partnering: explains technical and financial detail clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
• Ownership and drive: self-starter who delivers improvements end to end.Change leadership: brings users along through training, documentation and clear communication.

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration and performance bonus.
• High-visibility role with direct exposure to senior leadership.
• Opportunity to shape the finance transformation agenda.
• Learning and certification support (SAP, data analytics, professional bodies)