Total 439 finance banking insurance job vacancies in D07 Golden Mile, Middle Road

Resposibilties:

• Handle Full Set of Accounts.
• Inter-Company balances and transactions reconciliation.
• Monthly closing of accounts, schedules, reconciliations and reports.
• Quarterly GST reporting.
• Full spectrum of AR & AP duties.
• Prepare and review financial statements of the Company.
• Ensure proper recording and filing of documents.
• Ensure completeness of documentation (including approvals) for all invoices and credit notes issued.
• Daily update of General Journal and input of all accounts data into ERP Software.
• Hands-on experience in cloud accounting systems such as Xero, MYOB would be an advantage.
• Perform ad-hoc duties as assigned from time to time by Management

Qualifications:

• Degree/Diploma in Accounting.
• Proficient in MS Excel/ MS Word.
• Able to take responsibility, being accountable.
• Team Player and able to work on own initiative.
• Positive attitude, communication & coordination skills.
• Ability to fulfil time-critical tasks on time, keep schedules and deadlines.
• At least 2 years of working experience in related fields.

Job Responsibilities

We are looking for a Finance Directorto build the Treasury function within the Group.You will drive and coordinate all key treasury processes including cashflow planning and forecasting by establishing treasury frameworks, monitoring and improving efficiency in cash management.

• Oversee Group treasury function across the holding company and subsidiaries in multiple region.
• Design and maintain treasury policy that adequately control treasury activities and supporting the smooth running of the daily operations.
• Review and recommend efficient bank account management within the Group.
• Explore and build banking relationship with a new Global bank that able to support the growth of the Group.
• Responsible for managing fund placement or investment to maximise the return.
• Responsible for evaluation of the use of Trade Financing Line or Loan facilities.
• Provide weekly overview of the cashflow position and forecast to the management and manages the cash allocation for each entity.
• Evaluate the hedging needs of the Group.
• Propose and implement metrics and tracking to measure liquidity and burn efficiency.
• Support any other ad hoc treasury projects.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance / Accounting.
• At least 8+ years of working experiences in Treasury or 5+ years Manager role on group level.
• Has experience managing fund or investment and rolling out Group cash pooling process.
• Great analytical and interpersonal skills, with keen attention to detail and the bigger picture in mind.
• E-Banking experience a strong plus.
• Self-driving team player able to thrive in a fast-paced start-up environment.

About Foodsta Kitchens

Headquartered in Singapore, Foodsta Kitchens is a digital first restaurant company with operations in Singapore and India. Foodsta owns and operates 6 fast casual brands in Singapore – Bloom Cafe Pte Ltd (Formerly known as Artisan Boulangerie Co.(ABC), Alt. Pizza, Green Monster, Chi Ji and Fat Mario, Now Pizza. We believe that people are the foundation of our business are committed to providing a fun work environment and scope for rapid career development.

Title: Finance Executive

Reprting to: Finance Manager

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage day to day accounting functions and perform bookkeeping for AR, AP and GL
• Manage AR receipts, AP payments and monitor ageing report together with bank reconciliation
• Work closely with finance team to ensure PnL and other reports are done within stipulated timeline
• Work closely with operation team for daily orderings and liaise with suppliers for any discrepancy on orders and invoices
• Prepare, maintain, and review purchase price lists and highlight for the price changes

Requirements:

• Fresh graduate with degree or diploma in finance are welcome.
• Highly motivated, pro-active & resourceful
• Excellent interpersonal skills and contribute to a positive work environment
• Able to multitask and work in a fast paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Additional Information:

• Training required for the role will be provided
• Warm and friendly work environment

Company Benefits:

• $1000 staff referral bonus
• Annual Performance Bonus
• Medical benefit
• Staff discount

Freshgrads are welcomed.

Work Location:
Holland Village

About Foodsta Kitchens

Headquartered in Singapore, Foodsta Kitchens is a digital first restaurant company with operations in Singapore and India. Foodsta owns and operates 6 fast casual brands in Singapore – Bloom Cafe Pte Ltd (Formerly known as Artisan Boulangerie Co.(ABC), Alt. Pizza, Green Monster, Chi Ji and Fat Mario, Now Pizza. We believe that people are the foundation of our business are committed to providing a fun work environment and scope for rapid career development.

Title: Finance Executive

Reprting to: Finance Manager

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage day to day accounting functions and perform bookkeeping for AR, AP and GL
• Manage AR receipts, AP payments and monitor ageing report together with bank reconciliation
• Work closely with finance team to ensure PnL and other reports are done within stipulated timeline
• Work closely with operation team for daily orderings and liaise with suppliers for any discrepancy on orders and invoices
• Prepare, maintain, and review purchase price lists and highlight for the price changes

Requirements:

• Fresh graduate with degree or diploma in finance are welcome.
• Highly motivated, pro-active & resourceful
• Excellent interpersonal skills and contribute to a positive work environment
• Able to multitask and work in a fast paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Additional Information:

• Training required for the role will be provided
• Warm and friendly work environment

Company Benefits:

• $1000 staff referral bonus
• Annual Performance Bonus
• Medical benefit
• Staff discount

Freshgrads are welcomed.

Work Location:
Holland Village

ABOUT THE COMPANY

I am working with a leading international law firm to hire for their Singapore office.

They are looking for a Paralegal to join their Finance team which does covers transactional finance and project finance matters.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide all rounded legal support to the Finance team
• Prepare and draft legal documents, compile bundles
• Conduct legal research as required
• Monitor deadlines, filing and database management
• Any other legal support as assigned.

KEY COMPETENCIES/ SKILL SETS

• Diploma in Law / Legal Studies or Degree in Law
• Ideally, some experience in a transactional practice area
• Highly organised, resourceful, detail-oriented and able to handle multiple tasks
• Excellent communication skills

If you believe you fit the requirements for the role, please apply to this role or send an email to eugenia.toh@ambition.com.sg with your latest CV. Note: We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Data provided is for recruitment purposes only. Business License Number: 200611680D. EA Registration Number: R23113442

The Job

• Prepare financial reporting deliverables and their supporting schedules
• Handle ad hoc assignments to support internal and external users on finance related matters.
• Work with respective Business Units and IT for system enhancements and timely resolution of interface issues and reconciling items.
• Support User Acceptance Testing when required
• Execute and improve on work processes and controls to improve effectiveness and efficiency of reconciliations, reporting, and financial closing.
• Support company’s initiatives as required.
• Liaise with auditors and respective internal departments to address audit findings
• Take accountability in considering business and regulatory compliance risks and take appropriate steps to mitigate the risks
• Maintain awareness of industry trends on regulatory compliance, emerging threats and technologies in order to understand the risk and better safeguard the company
• Highlight any potential concerns/ risks and proactively share best risk management practices
• Takes accountability in considering business and regulatory compliance risks and takes appropriate steps to mitigate the risks.
• Maintains awareness of industry trends on regulatory compliance, emerging threats and technologies in order to understand the risk and better safeguard the company.
• Highlights any potential concerns /risks and proactively shares best risk management practices.

Our Requirements:

• Degree or Diploma in Accountancy or ACCA or its equivalent.
• At least 2 years of relevant financial closing experience
• Strong analytical thinking and problem solving skill
• Strong drive to understand new topics and explore new solutions under minimal supervision
• Strong focus on timely and accurate reporting
• Strong communication, leadership and influencing skill
• Proficient in MS Excel and MS Office
• High level of integrity, takes accountability of work and good attitude over teamwork.
• Takes initiative to improve current state of things and adaptable to embrace new changes.

Finance Duties:

Responsible for all accurate accounting, billing and payment functions, including monthly financial closing activities. Responsible for handling full sets of accounts (AP,AR,GL) including month-end and year-end closing.

Prepare payments via online banking and co-ordinate with CEO for payment approval. Manage and optimize accounts payable and accounts receivable

Supervise cash flow planning closely to ensure the availability of funds for operational needs.

Oversee the preparation and submission of quarterly GST returns.

Handlereconciliation of inter-company accounts.

Analyse data from accounting system (Xero and Excel) to generate

meaningful management reports.

Process monthly payroll, all salary and leave adjustments, employees’ expenses reimbursements, CPF submission and

Employee Income Tax submission (IR8A & IR21).

Complete all mandatory government surveys relating company’s finance and manpower matters.

Provide financial advice to the Management such as financial budgeting, planning and cash management. Develop and compile financial budgets and forecasts.

Ensure statutory and tax compliance for Finance, Tax, GST and Human Resource matters.

Review financial related contracts, agreements, employees’ and company business-related insurance package and renewal.

Research on available grants and manage the full process from grants application to claims. (Enterprise Development Grants,

Productivity Solution Grants, and any other available grants applicable for the company business purpose.)

Participate in digital transformation projects and lead the streamlining of finance processes.

Liaise with outsourced bookkeeper, company secretaries, and relevant entities in HR, finance, and corporate matters.

Human Resources Duties:

Maintain and update employees personal files and ensure the employee details are accurate.

Support with recruitment and organize HR orientation / onboarding on new hires’ first day and exit interviews before resignees’ last day. Responsible for recruitment, including job posting, screening of resume, and interview arrangements

Employees’ leaves management.

For foreign employees, apply for Employment Pass with Ministry of Manpower. Submit tax clearance upon foreign employees’ departure.

Ensure compliance and submission of all government paid leave in respective government portals e.g. childcare leave, maternity leave, National Service leave

Support with employees’ appraisal system and ensure compliance with HR policies.

Maintain and liaise with insurer on Employee Benefits Insurance

Prepare HR letters and relevant documents.

Administrative Duties:

Maintain all insurances – Workmen compensation, general, public liability professional indemnity and Employee Hospital & Surgical insurance etc

Oversee working relations with sundry vendors and office service providers.

Any other ad-hoc tasks if applicable.

Requirements:

Finance / Accountancy or other relevant qualifications.

Minimum 3 years of relevant bookkeeping/ accounting experience

Experience with Quickbooks and Xero accounting software.

Ability to work under pressure, independently, managing multiple stakeholders, initiatives and tasks effectively.

Independent team player with the ability to multi-task

Good working attitude, positive and responsible

Ability to deal with sensitive information with discretion and to always maintain confidentiality

ob Responsibilities

We are looking for a Finance Directorto build the Treasury function within the Group.You will drive and coordinate all key treasury processes including cashflow planning and forecasting by establishing treasury frameworks, monitoring and improving efficiency in cash management.

• Oversee Group treasury function across the holding company and subsidiaries in multiple region.
• Design and maintain treasury policy that adequately control treasury activities and supporting the smooth running of the daily operations.
• Review and recommend efficient bank account management within the Group.
• Explore and build banking relationship with a new Global bank that able to support the growth of the Group.
• Responsible for managing fund placement or investment to maximise the return.
• Responsible for evaluation of the use of Trade Financing Line or Loan facilities.
• Provide weekly overview of the cashflow position and forecast to the management and manages the cash allocation for each entity.
• Evaluate the hedging needs of the Group.
• Propose and implement metrics and tracking to measure liquidity and burn efficiency.
• Support any other ad hoc treasury projects.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance / Accounting.
• At least 8+ years of working experiences in Treasury or 5+ years Manager role on group level.
• Has experience managing fund or investment and rolling out Group cash pooling process.
• Great analytical and interpersonal skills, with keen attention to detail and the bigger picture in mind.
• E-Banking experience a strong plus.
• Self-driving team player able to thrive in a fast-paced start-up environment.

We are looking for an experienced Finance Manager with a strong background in logistics, supply chain, or freight forwarding to manage our financial operations. The successful candidate will oversee all aspects of financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to provide insights that help drive business performance and strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes to ensure alignment with company goals and objectives.
• Manage financial reporting and analysis, providing insights into business performance and making recommendations for improvements.
• Oversee cash flow management, ensuring optimal liquidity for daily operations.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in compliance with local regulations and company policies.
• Monitor key financial metrics and ensure adherence to financial controls and processes.
• Collaborate with senior management and other departments to provide financial insights that support strategic decision-making.
• Manage audits, liaising with external auditors and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
• Evaluate and improve financial processes and internal controls to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger functions.
• Assist with tax planning and ensure compliance with tax regulations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial management, specifically within the logistics, supply chain, or freight forwarding industries.
• Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Proficient in financial management software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP systems) and Microsoft Excel.
• In-depth understanding of financial regulations and compliance requirements.
• Proven experience leading and developing finance teams.
• Strong attention to accuracy and detail in financial reporting.

For interested applicant, kindly send your resume in Word/PDF format, including the following in your resume

1. Current Salary
2. Expected Salary
3. Availability
4. Reason for leaving

Thank you for your application and we regret that only shortlisted applicants will be notified
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EA (18C9514/R23118479)

Position:

Finance Manager

Reporting to:

Direcotr / CEO

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for full spectrum of financial activities including oversight of management accounts reporting, forecasts and budgeting, cashflow management and statutory compliance
• Manage a team of 4 to ensure day to day activities are executed timely
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and planning process with various stakeholders to ensure financial targets are met
• Drive compliance through audits, internal controls and financial/accounting policies and procedures
• Implement financial management and cost controls to ensure cost efficiencies across all functions
• Forecast and monitor cash flow position to manage working capital requirements of the Group
• Monitor company performance Vs budget to ensure various teams stay on track on their KPIs
• Ensure that monthly and annual financial statements and management reports at entity and group level are prepared and submitted in a timely manner
• Ensure that month end closing procedures like inventory recording, petty cash management, store audits, fixed asset register update are completed timely
• Liaise with external parties like auditors, tax agents, banks, corporate secretaries etc. and ensure accounting, tax, corporate, statutory and regulatory requirement
• Oversee HR functions, ensuring alignment with financial and operational strategies.
• Assist in payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations.
• Support recruitment and retention strategies, fostering a positive work environment and employee engagement.
• Liaise with landlords, contractors, and suppliers to facilitate smooth operations and support outlet onboarding processes.
• Collaborate closely with the operations team to ensure all financial and operational requirements.

Our client is an established shipping conglomerate looking to recruit a Senior Executive, Insurance, who can assist in their group insurance such as P&I, H & M, corporate, business and project insurance policies globally.

Role and Responsibilities:

Insurance Operations

• Report to the organisation on cover arrangements, premiums and recoveries.
• Liaise with brokers on all documentations, discuss with any coverage issues time to time to assist commercial hubs on a timely basis.
• Follow up with brokers on hull claims in coordination with fleet’s operation team.
• Engage/coordinate with relevant brokers and group’s relevant offices to ensure timely renewal of all annual corporate and business insurance policies globally (e.g. professional indemnity, workers compensation, comprehensive general liability, marine cargo, directors and officers, travel, business interruption, cyber security, public liability, property all risk, auto liability).
• Prepare the report, presentation of claims record for the purpose of insurance renewals.
• Instruct Broker to arrange and place appropriate insurance programmes to protect the organization
• Resolve insurance queries from departments and third parties.
• Explore extra war risk insurance cover, piracy cover, K&R, Loss of Hire insurance cover.
• Maintain proper record for all insurance covers, premiums, policies, loss records in the system.

Contract Insurance Reviews

• Review and identify issues in policy wordings.
• Timely review of all contracts to ensure terms and conditions agreed within the contract are covered by existing insurance covers available and propose amendments to bring contractual liabilities under existing insurance covers. If required, additional insurance has to be put in place in order to carve out onerous

Claims Handling

• Ensure all claims are filed and notified to brokers/underwriters timely.
• Maximize and expedite the recovery of claims by working closely with brokers, loss adjusters, insurers and internal stakeholders.
• Business Partnering
• Provide training to key stakeholders (e.g. superintendents, commercial managers) in ensuring potential insurance claims are submitted timely.
• Data Analysis and Loss Prevention
• Identify loss trends and severity of losses and recommend appropriate corrective actions in loss prevention, avoidance and mitigation.
• Monthly reporting on trends of various claims and its incident frequency
• Compile claim statistics and reports periodically, including but not limited to claims listing and loss record to date.
• Liaise with Average Adjustor in the event of General Average declaration
• Assist and liaise with appointed Average Adjustor for Particular Average claims.

Requirements:

Education, Knowledge & Skills

• Degree in Engineering / Business / Insurance from a recognized university.
• 3 to 5 years of experience working in the insurance industry.
• Familiarity with insurance policies common in the shipping industry, like professional indemnity, Hull and Machinery, all risk, marine cargo, comprehensive general liability, products liability, public liability, directors and officer insurance and employers’ liability.
• Well versed with insurance terms and conditions, common endorsements/exclusions, typical costs of different insurance policies.
• Good interpersonal and strong leadership skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to inspire confidence at all levels within the business.

Personal characteristics

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrates a well-organised and logical approach to work.
• Team Player
• Good communication skills
• Numerate and articulate.
• Able to influence others.
• Positive attitude.
• Problem solver and ability to think out of the box.
• Meticulous, self-driven & pro-active, with initiative to work independently or in a team.
• Highly adaptable to dynamic work environments.

Exciting news! We are on a growing journey and building a stellar team!

Why should you be part of Sunnystep’s success?

We are an innovative force in consumer retail with a clear brand purpose — we believe wellness starts with our feet. Good shoes support our feet and our body, and help us move and live better.

We are redefining comfort in every step to an unparalleled experience without compromising on style. Our mission is to revolutionize the footwear industry by crafting the most comfortable shoes with unwavering commitment to environmental responsibility ensuring that every step our customers take not only embodies unrivalled comfort but also leaves a positive impact on the planet.

Ready to take on a senior level finance role? If you’re a finance expert with solid experience in steering the financial strategy for a rapidly growing retail scale-up, we would love to speak with you!

You will be responsible in -

• Making sure bookkeeping is in order and adhering to proper accounting standards which includes managing of all invoices, billing, reconciliation related matters.
• Establishing and enforcing proper internal control policies for finance and company assets
• Managing monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements which includes submission of monthly reports for key financial metrics analysis, expense and revenue analysis, and P & L for every revenue channels
• Managing statutory reporting, annual audit (internal & external), internal controls, tax compliance, etc
• Analyzing expense trends and identifying savings opportunities
• Managing financial ROI and key metrics for different sales channels
• Managing short term and long term budget planning and forecasting for different departments such as manpower, operations, sales, and so on.
• Manage the tax planning for the company
• Providing insights on cost/revenue structure for competitive companies in the industry and inform business decisions on where to invest next for business success
• Supporting other relevant ad-hoc duties as assigned

You MUST have -

• A Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or any relevant professional qualifications (ACCA/CA)
• At least 5 years of proven experience in a management role in finance, both internally and externally
• Have a strong ownership mentality and able to work well in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Based in Singapore, Sunnystep is committed to fostering community, inclusivity, integrity, and technology to support everybody’s journey of possibilities.

We review each application thoroughly and will arrange an initial discussion with the shortlisted candidates who best meet our requirements. If you find that the requirements align to your experience and expertise, you may express your interest through this job advertisement or you may reach out to our Hiring Team – hiring@mysunnystep.com.

audax is looking for a dynamic individual to be a Finance Manager. You will be a trusted advisor to both functional leaders and executives and will play a key role in a fast growing organisation. You will work closely with the CFO and senior leadership and shareholders. A mix of competencies is required; this person should be able to think strategically about business, have technical finance, and analytical competencies and demonstrate collaborative leadership skills.

What You Will Be Doing

• Budgeting and Planning: Lead the budget preparation and forecasting process in collaboration with various business units and functions. Track monthly performance and ensure we are on track to hit year end numbers or adjust as necessary.
• FP&A: be very comfortable with financial modelling, financial statements and business metrics. Run monthly updates and financial reviews with company leaders, presenting both high level analysis and detailed deep dives where needed. Leverage on business and market insights, collaborating with supported business teams. Prepare presentations to be used for financial updates to Board of Directors.
• Financial Modelling: Build, maintain, and continuously evolve 5 year financial models to evaluate business options, new markets and other strategic deliverables. Close coordination with the commercial team on building pricing models.
• Fundraising: Run the entire deal lifecycle - manage deal workflow, coordinate multiple due diligence streams, and work with various stakeholders. You will also be assisting in involved in preparing presentation decks, attending investor calls and meetings, coordinating with advisors and due diligence providers, as well as, other ad-hoc responsibilities.
• System Implementation: Lead the implementation of regional budgeting systems, optimizing financial processes and ensuring seamless financial management.

What You Need To Be Successful In This Role

• 5-8 years of experiences in finance (e.g. FP&A, FBP), with proven experience in similar FP&A role, which involves end-end forecasting/budgeting cycle and group level consolidation; previous experience in accounting/financial reporting will be a plus.
• A degree in Finance, Accounting or related field, or qualified accountant -ACCA, CIMA, ACA, etc.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel/ spreadsheets and PowerPoint tools. Prior experience in analytical tools e.g. Power BI or Tableau is a plus.
• Impeccable quantitative and qualitative analytical skills; strong knowledge of finance and accounting.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and execute on processes while working with diverse and/or remote stakeholders. Ability to lead project independently and drive progress forward.
• Strong commercial sense, ability to learn quickly, grasp key business drivers ; Great at building decks with compelling narratives.
• Great outgoing personality that’s able to build strong relationships with people at all levels.
• Comfortable working in ambiguous environments and driving clarity with competing objectives. Is flexible, a self-starter, with high sense of urgency, ability to multitask and work under pressured timelines.

Financial Accounting and Reporting

1.Propose and manage weekly ETF-Flexi Funds cashflow

2.Reconciliation of actual ETF-Flexi funds usage with actual receipts submitted in Business Central

3.Prepare variance analysis on selected expenditure accounts

General Ledger

4.Fixed Asset sighting

5.Prepare Deposit, Security Deposit and Prepayment schedules

6.Pass adjustment entries for Deposit, Security Deposit and Prepayment schedules

7.Pass selected accrual entries for recurring expenses

Systems Development and Implementation

8.Involvement in eProcurement UAT and collating end-user questions

Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable

9.Assist with processing of staff-related claims

10.Data entry of loan repayments

11.Receipting of donations

Ad-Hoc

12.

Housekeeping of financial documents

We are offering a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated and customer-oriented individual. You will be responsible for but not limited to:

• Follow up with property agents regarding their queries, ensuring all issues are resolved satisfactorily.
• Manage and organize documentation related to property transactions and agent communications.
• Adhere to standard operating procedures (SOPs) to maintain consistency and quality in service delivery.
• Collaborate with team members to enhance customer service processes and workflows.
• Utilize strong writing skills to draft clear and concise communications, both in English and Chinese (Cantonese).
• Pay meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy in all documentation and correspondence.
• Foster positive relationships with offices in China and Hong Kong, promoting effective communication and understanding.

Candidate requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong customer service orientation with a commitment to providing exceptional support.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin).
• Proven ability to follow SOPs and maintain high standards in service delivery.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior experience in customer service or a related field is a plus.

For more information about this role please contact Josephine Zhang at +852 3892 2358 / jzhang@goughrecruitment.com.hk.

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