Senior Manager, Office of Finance

2 weeks ago


Singapore Singapore Management University Full time

COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Singapore Management University is a place where high-level professionalism blends together with a healthy informality.

The 'family-like' atmosphere among the SMU community fosters a culture where employees work, plan, organise and play together - building a strong collegiality and morale within the university.

Our commitment to attract and retain talent is ongoing.

We offer attractive benefits and welfare, competitive compensation packages, and generous professional development opportunities - all to meet the work-life needs of our staff.

No wonder, then, that SMU continues to be given numerous awards and recognition for its human resource excellence.

DESIGNATION :
Senior Manager, Office of Finance

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Responsible for financial books of the University and its subsidiaries, ensuring compliance with Singapore FRS and any local statutory requirements
  • Lead financial audits and statutory filings
  • Oversee monthly and annual close process and full financial reporting
  • Review journal entry postings and audit schedules
  • Manage tax related filings and have an understanding of tax compliance matters such as corporate tax, goods and services tax, withholding tax
  • Perform assessments of complex accounting issues and address queries on accounting and other financial matters
  • Develop and implement accounting policies, procedures and controls
  • Provide recommendations for continuous improvement on policies and processes
  • Design financial analysis to extract key insights on financial transactions
  • Prepare key reports, papers and presentations to senior management, the Board, and other stakeholders
  • Manage systems implementation and related IT projects
  • Lead finance related and cross department projects
  • Other adhoc duties and responsibilities

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Degree or professional qualification in Accounting with at least 8 years of relevant accounting experience and 3 years in a managerial position
  • Working experience with statutory tax matters such as corporate tax, GST and withholding tax would be an advantage
  • Audit experience, especially with the Big 4, would be advantageous
  • Experience in the government or education sector would be advantageous
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Knowledge and handson experience in SAP will be advantageous
  • Highly motivated individual, resourceful and able to multitask and work independently
  • Good organization skills, able to work flexibly to lead projects and demonstrate critical thinking to problem solve
  • Effective team lead in a handson management capacity
  • Proactive and mature team player with good interpersonal skills who can communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders

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