Accounting AM/Mgr with an established investment firm (9 to 12 months contract with completion bonus

• Job scope focuses on finance ops work including month end close, financial accounting, tax, financial reporting, payments, GL/AR/ AR functions
• Experience of ERP and/or accounting systems such as SAP Hana is advantageous but not a must;
• Able to start work by Oct 2024 and able to commit to a 9 to 12 months contract arrangement

Our client is an investment firm focusing on infrastructure projects across Asia. The role is based in town. The co allows a WFH arrangement 3 days per week.

This role is a 9 to 12 months contract role. The person will be hired under the investment firm which offers a completion bonus, flexi benefits and medical/ insurance benefits. This role will not automatically lead to a perm role (as this role is recreated to back fill colleagues in the team who are assigned to work on a SAP Hana system implementation). That said, the company is expanding and may offer a role to a strong performer after the contract completion if there is a new headcount approval in future (but this is not guaranteed).

For this role, you will play a key role in accounting/finance related matters for the firm, its subsidiaries and joint ventures. This includes budgeting, finance operations, accounting, analysis reporting and tax matters and submission of finance info to key stakeholders (eg. shareholders, HQ and senior management).

The main focus areas of this role will be to extend support on all matters of finance activities in relation to the Financial Controls function of the Asia entities, be a finance business partner representing the finance team when liaising with internal and external stakeholders, and assist in the consolidation/sub-consolidation of all entities within the InfraCo Asia Group. This role is also expected to work closely with other finance managers as well as manage and mentor accountants/analysts to enhance their professional development.

Role and responsibilities

Accounting & Tax

• Financial Review - Ensure timely and accurate preparation of audited financial statements, management accounts and financial reports, and review accounting procedures as necessary;
• Month-End Closing - Review and assist in month end closing of the Asia company accounts, and other Group accounts;
• Due Diligence - Work with external advisors on due diligence on accounting and tax matters for project investments and divestments and provide support as and when required;
• Tax Planning & Compliance - Ensure that the co and related entities are tax compliant. Oversee corporate tax and GST planning, filing and review, and work with external advisors as required;
• Company, Project Accounting & Audit - Liaise with internal teams, outsourced companies' accountants, tax service providers and auditors for finance related matters for the group entities incorporated in various mandated countries in Asia;
• Outsourced Provider Management - Work closely with outsourced accounting and tax service providers/advisors and auditors for Singapore incorporated companies
• Recharges & Cost Allocation - Support on the calculation and basis of recharges and cost allocation to fellow companies as required.

Management & Financial Reporting

• Management, Financial & Risk Reporting - Prepare/review consolidation, financial statements and annual filings for the Asia group and manage year-end audit process within PIDG and statutory deadlines with auditors, outsourced providers and partners. Prepare/review financial and risk management reports for internal stakeholders in accordance with reporting requirements. Prepare board papers on finance related issues and decisions undertaken by the company for the boards;
• Consolidation - Review financial reports submitted by the Asia group entities as required;
• Reporting & Variance Analysis - Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting and variance analysis for internal and for the group. Preparation of monthly and quarterly reports;
• Financial Information - Respond to ad hoc requests for financial information and analysis as required by senior management and shareholders/PIDG;
• Continuous Improvement - Suggest improvements and support the implementation of changes to the monitoring and reporting process/templates.

Infrastructure Projects & Regional Offices Management

• Financial Oversight - Oversight and review of invoices against budgets and recommend approvals for payments;
• Audit & Compliance - Monitor financial compliance and support the coordinating/performing potential audits/internal reviews and other financial matters;
• Entity Setup/Closure - Work closely with Finance Business Partners team and other departments on the set up/closure of local and foreign entities and controls for new project investments undertaken or upon project exits.

Business Plan, Budgeting, Forecast & Analysis (work with a separate FP&A team and support them in these functions)

• Business/Operating Planning
• Budget Planning & Review
• Forecast & Cash Flow Management
• Financial Analysis

Audit & Internal Controls

• Annual Audit Review
• Committee Support
• Policy development
• Internal Controls

Payments

• Payments - Prepare, review and process payments and expense claims (as required) in compliance with company policies and procedures;
• Banking - Support banking related matters for the Asia entities.

Corporate Support

• Special Projects & Initiatives
• Finance Business Partnering

Ǫualifications & Experience

• A Certified Public Accountant (CPA/CA), with a bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or other relevant field from a reputable university/credible organization
• Around 7 to 13 years of hands-on accounting operations work including month end close, financial accounting, tax, financial reporting, payments, GL/AP/ AR functions
• Added financial reporting and financial reporting experience will be useful
• Strong knowledge of IFRS with hands on experience in consolidation and business combination with experience dealing with overseas entities; exposure to local and regional tax regimes
• Experience of ERP and/or accounting systems such as SAP Hana is advantageous but not a must.
• Adaptable and agile with good stakeholder and people management skills
• Thrive in a matrix reporting and MNC environment
• Able to start work by Oct 2024 and able to commit to a 9 to 12 months contract arrangement

PLUS POINTS:

-the firm allows a hybrid work arrangement (3 days WFH is allowed). The co is based in town.

-the role will offer the opportunity to work in an established investment fund house focusing on renewable energy.

-this co is a MNC that is run commercially. But it has the added social objective of doing good, i.e alleviating the level of poverty in the emerging countries via the investments that the firm makes.

- the co offers a conducive and professional work culture.

To apply, pl send your cv in word doc to resume@cap-cg.com. Pl also include details on your current salary, expected salary and notice period in your cv.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Posted by:
CAP Consulting (EA license: 14C7175)
Caroline Poh (EA Registration: R1105649)
Date ad is posted - 18 August 2024