Deputy Manager, Finance

• Global European Logistics MNC
• Lead Team of 3
• Regional and Global Exposure

Responsibilities:

> Planning, Reporting and Analysis

• Participate in the in the new initiative for reporting, and analysis processes.
• Participate actively and coordinate business/users requirements for ERP implementation and related system improvement projects.
• Prepare regular reports to identify (current and future) collections issues; to prioritise time and discretionary effort; to continuously improve outcomes, efficiency and effectiveness.
• Perform cash flow forecasting, monitoring, and reporting.

> Finance Operation

• Liaise with the accounts receivable function, set up and drive action plans to collect receivables that have aged beyond 60 days.
• Identify the reason for non-payment and monitor AR ageing report; agree actions to solve with the practice; coordinate activity to execute the plan and report progress.
• Coordinate with the billing team, operations, commercial teams to optimize working capital and drive improvements in cash conversion cycles.
• Monitor customer credit exposures and proactively address potential issues.
• Manage the accounts payable function, ensuring timely and accurate process of vendor payments and expense reimbursements.
  Liaise with banks to perform FX conversion.
• Manage bank accounts and process signatory changes.
• Lead and provide guidance to a team of 2-3 members.
• Maintain strong internal controls to ensure compliance with company policies and relevant regulations.
• Collaborating effectively with customers, vendors and colleagues within the practice as well as other finance and business support teams

> Others

• Support corporate finance or such other projects as may be allocated.
• Support tax reporting eg GST.
• Support queries raised by internal stakeholders and auditors.

Requirements:

• Degree from a recognized University with majors in Accounting, Finance, and/or Business Administration
• Minimum 7 years post qualification experience in Finance department of a multinational company
• Able to handle company information with confidentiality and discretion
• Responsible, self-driven, independent
• Good attention to detail and excellent analytical, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Courage to propose solutions and ensure follow-through on the execution
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results orientation
• Excellent team player and leader who is energetic, work well under pressure, and able to meet deadlines
• Proven ability to work on cross-functional and multicultural teams
• Good knowledge of the international accounting and tax standards