Total 5 job vacancies by Caliber8 Pte. Ltd.

Group Treasury Executive (Debt Management)

Our client is a leading maritime organisation who is hiring this role as an expansion. The role reports into the Treasury Manager.

OVERALL SUMMARY

The role is within the Treasury (Debt Management) team, and the individual will be working closely with other functions in the Treasury team. Responsibilities includes administering and maintaining the loan and swap book, as well as assisting in debt/ treasury related activities.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Administer loan and swap book (for new and existing facilities)
• Liaising with banks/agents for rate fixing, arranging for timely debt servicing (including swaps, FFAs), arranging for loan disbursements etc.
• Checking/verifying all payments and disbursements (including bank charges, interest/swap/fee calculation) in relation to the loan and swap book
• Preparation of treasury management reports/forecasts to internal departments (including Cash Management and Accounts) on all debt related activities
• To assist in fund raising activities, preparation of bank presentations, as well as information requested by existing/potential banks
• To assist in maintaining/developing existing/new banking relationships
• To assist in optimizing funding structure, e.g. hedging structures/policies relating to interest rates, currencies, interest periods and so on
• Updating and maintenance of databases for debt and treasury related activities
• Ad hoc support for other treasury related activities as required and directed

Qualification/Experience

• At least 3 years in similar treasury function of corporation handling significant loan book or in a bank engaged in credit administration and/or corporate lending activities
• Diploma/Degree in Finance/Accounting/Business or equivalent
• Flair for numbers and meticulous
• Good interpersonal and communication skills – spoken and written English
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Familiar with banking terms and financing structures
• Good IT knowledge eg. Microsoft Word, Excel
• Knowledge of treasury system Kyriba is a plus

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Finance Manager (Audit+Commercial preferred)

Our client is a leading Global MNC in the service industry with their regional HQ in Singapore.

This role will manage the finance, accounting and other areas as highlighted below and report into the regional finance director based in Singapore.

You should have strong controllership, FP&A business partnering and people management experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage departmental operating budgets and costs according to annual allocation to ensure efficient usage of resources.
• Oversee the financial management, accounting and reporting in the country, including implementation of finance frameworks, policies and processes in accordance with local/international accounting standards.
• Strategically plan and monitor the annual financial budget, capital expenditures, liquidity, funding, etc. to ensure optimal working capital and minimization of financial risks.
• Monitor financial performance against strategic goals by providing financial forecasts, reviews and analyses.
• Address forecast deviations and potential financial challenges (e.g. cash flows, debt levels, etc.)
• Oversee the implementation of risk management, compliance, limits of authority and internal control practices to ensure safeguarding of cash and physical assets and minimizing financial liabilities.
• Ensure corporate directives on limits of authority, budgeted costs and cost control initiatives are implemented and adhered to.
• Formulate investment strategies, hedging policies and cash management practices (including optimal transaction banking infrastructure) to maximize yields, cost savings and efficiencies.
• Drive continuous improvements in accounting, reporting and internal control processes/systems to improve value given to stakeholders.
• Partner with and support the Country Senior Leadership Team on all matters related to finance, corporate initiatives/projects and cross-Business Unit activities.
• Present the consolidated financial reports and analyses to key stakeholders for decision making, with recommendations on accounting treatment.
• Manage annual target setting process within local business.
• Ensure implementation of global templates, coordinate timetable for reviews, consolidate plans and prepare annual budget presentation.
• Monitor and provide analysis on country monthly performance based on various data sources to derive a consistent picture of current performance, key issues, and action items.
• Manage local business continuous improvement initiatives to streamline Business Unit controlling processes/reporting and improve efficiencies through a better utilization of automated systems.
• Drive high quality business control support to the country.
• Manage all local internal interactions across Business Units/Functions on matters related to business controlling to ensure timely understanding of financial performance and adequate management of any financial issues.
• Prepare the necessary financial information to support country on contractual negotiations, client/customer profitability analysis, internal and external presentations, issues tracking and management, investments, and other key developments.
• Prepare in-depth analyses and commentaries to facilitate discussions on key financial items such as advertising and promotion spend, working capital utilization and cost development.
• Prepare and present country monthly operations review.
• Drive consistency of analytics and reporting

Leadership:

• Drive and lead diversity and an inclusive culture, where people feel safe and empowered.
• Create and encourage a delivery-focused organization.
• Develop team members by managing performance, setting goals, providing ongoing training, and maintaining strong employee relationships.
• Communicate, lead and oversee delivery of team/function goals.
• Drive Company Values and Culture in the organization.
• Drive self-learning and improvement in responsibility area and company values as part of continuous learning.

Minimum Qualifications, Experience and KSA:

• Degree or professional qualification in Accounting/Finance or a related discipline
• CPA/CA preferred.
• At least 6 years’ relevant experience, with minimum 3 years’ management experience
• Relevant exposure to local and global retail environment and a proven track record of managing people, operations, and clients.
• Proven hands-on experience in SAGE accounting applications is an advantage.

Commercial Finance Manager (FMCG)

Our client is a global leader in the energy drinks category and is expanding its presence in APAC with a growing office in Singapore.

Reporting into the APAC Finance Director based in Singapore your roles and responsibilities will be as below:

• Business partnering

o Work with sales and marketing teams to identify key market, customer and brand performance trends and develop plans to mitigate any risks.

o Provide ad hoc information, insights and support on performance as required

o Ensure trade and brand investments are planned and controlled in line with budget targets

o Collaborate with relevant stakeholders in generating, developing and executing significant new growth platforms

o Drive an ROI mindset and capability within the International business through:

 Aligning financial performance metrics to key initiatives to create an understanding of planned return

 Provide robust plan vs actual assessment to ensure actual ROI is understood

 Embed and drive “plan, do, review, learn” rhythms.

• Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting

o Support the development and completion of the budget and monthly rolling forecasts, ensure submissions reflect most likely outcome.

o Ensure consistent and logical assumptions are used in the planning processes.

o Ensure all deadlines are met and tasks completed in a robust manner.

o Identify and drive plans to maximize opportunities and mitigate risks as they evolve through the year.

• Insights

o Perform market / brand / price analysis as required to identify risks and opportunities to strategy execution and against competitive set

o Develop and support sales with recommendations (portfolio, promotion, pricing) to address the risks and opportunities identified.

o Drive analyst and sharing of post promotional reviews.

• Reporting

o Complete all monthly closing and reporting requirements in an accurate, robust, practical and timely manner.

o Analysis of actual performance focusing on key performance drivers.

o Support governance and risk management processes across the international business unit

Key Challenges in Achieving Goal(s):

• Influencing multiple stakeholders in setting and implementing strategy

• Managing cross functional processes.

• Providing accurate information (actual, budget, forecast)) and timely commercial support within short deadlines.

• Driving an ROI mindset.

• Providing robust market and brand analysis with less than perfect data.

• Providing timely support and challenge on pricing and revenue management proposals, and act as gate keeper when required.

Key Decision Making in this Role:

• Provide commercial and financial expertise and insights to the sales and marketing teams and play a key role in the decision-making process.

• Management of investment expenditure (D&R, A&P), including ROI analysis and recommendations to improve spend effectiveness in the future.

• Identify and drive plans to maximize opportunities and mitigate risks as they evolve through the year.

• Support the delivery of Annual Budgeting and monthly rolling Forecast processes.

• Support strategic growth projects as required.

Experience:

• 8+ years of financial and commercial experience within a major FMCG company in a regional role with strong business partner aspects to your experiences.

Professional Qualities:

• A proactive and positive ‘can do’ attitude

• Strong stakeholder management and relationship building skills

• Strong analytical skills and problem solving skills

• Strong time management skills, with ability to multi-task, and plan and project manage deliverables

Singapore Citizen or PR only!

Assistant Tax Manager (Maritime/Shipping)

Our client is a leading International shipping brand and are expanding their team in Singapore.

Key Responsibilities:

Tax Compliance and Reporting

• Manage the preparation and review of corporate income tax returns for international jurisdictions. Ensure compliance with global tax reporting requirements, including CbC (Country-by-Country) reporting and FATCA.
• Assist in the preparation of tax provisions for financial statements, including IFRS compliance. Transfer Pricing
• Support the development and implementation of transfer pricing policies and documentation. Conduct benchmarking studies and ensure compliance with local transfer pricing regulations. Collaborate with finance and legal teams to ensure intercompany pricing aligns with global standards.

Tax Planning and Research

• Assist in developing international tax strategies to minimize tax liabilities and support global operations. Research international tax law changes and provide recommendations for compliance and planning.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on tax-efficient structuring of cross-border transactions.

Audit and Risk Management

• Support international tax audits, including gathering documentation and responding to inquiries. Identify and mitigate tax risks related to international operations.
• Monitor BEPS-related developments and their impact on the organization.

Collaboration and Support -

• Act as a liaison between regional tax teams and the Global Tax Manager.
• Coordinate with external advisors to ensure timely and accurate deliverables.
• Provide guidance to regional tax teams on compliance and reporting requirements.
• Process Improvement and Technology
• Assist in streamlining tax processes and implementing automation tools.
• Support the integration of tax systems with ERP platforms to improve efficiency and accuracy.

Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Tax, Finance, or related field.

• Professional Tax qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA) is preferred.

• Minimum of 5 years of Tax experience, preferably in the shipping or maritime industry.

• Strong understanding of international and local tax principles.

• Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Singapore Citizen or PR only

Country Finance Manager (Singapore Market role)

Our client is a leading Global MNC in the service industry with their regional HQ in Singapore.

This role will manage the finance, accounting and other areas as highlighted below and report into the regional finance director based in Singapore.

You should have strong controllership, FP&A business partnering and people management experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage departmental operating budgets and costs according to annual allocation to ensure efficient usage of resources.
• Oversee the financial management, accounting and reporting in the country, including implementation of finance frameworks, policies and processes in accordance with local/international accounting standards.
• Strategically plan and monitor the annual financial budget, capital expenditures, liquidity, funding, etc. to ensure optimal working capital and minimization of financial risks.
• Monitor financial performance against strategic goals by providing financial forecasts, reviews and analyses.
• Address forecast deviations and potential financial challenges (e.g. cash flows, debt levels, etc.)
• Oversee the implementation of risk management, compliance, limits of authority and internal control practices to ensure safeguarding of cash and physical assets and minimizing financial liabilities.
• Ensure corporate directives on limits of authority, budgeted costs and cost control initiatives are implemented and adhered to.
• Formulate investment strategies, hedging policies and cash management practices (including optimal transaction banking infrastructure) to maximize yields, cost savings and efficiencies.
• Drive continuous improvements in accounting, reporting and internal control processes/systems to improve value given to stakeholders.
• Partner with and support the Country Senior Leadership Team on all matters related to finance, corporate initiatives/projects and cross-Business Unit activities.
• Present the consolidated financial reports and analyses to key stakeholders for decision making, with recommendations on accounting treatment.
• Manage annual target setting process within local business.
• Ensure implementation of global templates, coordinate timetable for reviews, consolidate plans and prepare annual budget presentation.
• Monitor and provide analysis on country monthly performance based on various data sources to derive a consistent picture of current performance, key issues, and action items.
• Manage local business continuous improvement initiatives to streamline Business Unit controlling processes/reporting and improve efficiencies through a better utilization of automated systems.
• Drive high quality business control support to the country.
• Manage all local internal interactions across Business Units/Functions on matters related to business controlling to ensure timely understanding of financial performance and adequate management of any financial issues.
• Prepare the necessary financial information to support country on contractual negotiations, client/customer profitability analysis, internal and external presentations, issues tracking and management, investments, and other key developments.
• Prepare in-depth analyses and commentaries to facilitate discussions on key financial items such as advertising and promotion spend, working capital utilization and cost development.
• Prepare and present country monthly operations review.
• Drive consistency of analytics and reporting

Leadership:

• Drive and lead diversity and an inclusive culture, where people feel safe and empowered.
• Create and encourage a delivery-focused organization.
• Develop team members by managing performance, setting goals, providing ongoing training, and maintaining strong employee relationships.
• Communicate, lead and oversee delivery of team/function goals.
• Drive Company Values and Culture in the organization.
• Drive self-learning and improvement in responsibility area and company values as part of continuous learning.

Minimum Qualifications, Experience and KSA:

• Degree or professional qualification in Accounting/Finance or a related discipline
• CPA/CA preferred.
• At least 6 years’ relevant experience, with minimum 3 years’ management experience
• Relevant exposure to local and global retail environment and a proven track record of managing people, operations, and clients.
• Proven hands-on experience in SAGE accounting applications is an advantage.