Assistant/ Manager, Finance

About us

dHost is a Neutral Hosting Service Provider offering telecoms infrastructure and value-added technology solutions; providing connectivity infrastructure for large footprints of venues, driving innovative technology implementation for various vertical markets and industry throughout the Asia Pacific region.

As a trusted partner to businesses, we help assess the infrastructure and technology needs of our clients, using our expertise and knowledge to propose solutions that meet their needs. As technology evolves at a rapid pace, we help our clients take on technology risk and upfront investment costs, providing them with dependable, high-availability infrastructure and networks at affordable subscription costs.

dHost is currently headquartered in Singapore with a strong presence in Indonesia and an expanding reach in Philippines and Taiwan. The company was established in 2017 and is helmed by experienced team members with an average of more than 20 years of experience in the telecommunications industry.

The role

The Regional Financial & Admin Manager provides 100% compliant solutions across all countries in which the Group has a presence, whilst at the same time ensuring a framework of excellent financial control, financial reporting and cash flow management that facilitates the business to meet its commercial growth targets. The role is also expected to provide excellent operational guidance and support to the local finance teams across the region. The finance team for the region currently includes approximately 15 staff members. You will be supporting the Regional Finance Director.

You will also be providing administrative support including but not limited to government grants administration; ensuring timely submission of claims and subsequent reimbursements from government authorities; HR and personnel administration; and other duties to be assigned by the management.

Key accountabilities

Effective management and mentoring of the regional finance team
Identify and manage underperformance to seek continuous improvement

Financial Control & Risk Management

Responsible for ensuring excellent financial control across all entities in the region
Ensure corporate tax compliance across all territories (corporate tax, sales taxes, withholding taxes)
Statutory compliance for all financial and auditing requirements
Overview of regional compliance, corporate governance, internal control and risk management policies, procedures and reporting matters

Financial Reporting

Responsible for all aspects of financial reporting including P&L reporting to Group, Balance Sheet reporting, Statutory reporting etc.
All aspects of other reporting to Group and other stakeholders (investment bankers, investors etc.)

Working Capital Management

Working capital (debtors and creditors) management is critical to the Group’s regional business
Cash management - management of local banking facilities and interaction with Group

Budgeting and Forecasting

Responsibility for annual budgets and monthly rolling forecasts

Business & Admin Support

Provide full support for all new country incorporations and growth of businesses in new areas
To be the main point of contact for all Group entities in interaction with internal and external stakeholders for all aspects of financial management
HR and personnel administration
Ensure smooth running of the Singapore office on a day-to-day basis (e.g. process payments for utilities, rental and other office invoices including transport, travel, outsourced services, reimbursements, membership fees etc.)

Skills & experience

Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field
Professional qualification with a recognized global or international accounting body (CPA, ACCA etc)
Extensive experience in finance and accounting, financial planning and analysis including exposure to Asia finance operations
Knowledge of relevant law, regulations and accounting standards and practices in Singapore and/or regional countries
Extremely strong analytical, problem-solving skills and business acumen
The ability to keep calm under pressure, especially when there are tight deadlines and handling multiple tasks simultaneously
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, as there will be ongoing communication with regulators, auditors, and regional teams
Cross cultural sensitivity. Ability to communicate in a manner sensitive to cultural differences, and provide clarity to staff where English is not the primary working language

Assistant/ Manager, Finance
JOB NUMBER
DC0100709
CONTRACT TYPE
Permanent
COUNTRY
Singapore
LOCATION
2 Tanjong Katong Road #05-01 PLQ 3, Paya Lebar Quarter Singapore 437161
COMPANY
DHOST GLOBAL INC.