Finance Advisor, Singapore

Purpose

To have adequate resource to allow finance team to continue to deliver and deepen the support for the practice and within the function in an expanding office, supporting Singapore, India and the growth in Indonesia

The role supports the Finance Manager in the daily operation of the department, general finance that encompass budget, reforecast, analysis as well as, internal and external reporting needs, tax and compliance for both Singapore and the India group.

Key Dimensions

Beside Singapore finance, this role expands to India group reporting and analysis work, supporting growth in Indonesia.  

Key responsibilities and challenges

1 . Responsible for the accuracy of the financials for timely management and statutory reporting (inclusive of government related statistics).  

The process includes but not limited to, reviewing, advising and verifying the accounting work of our AP & GL team based in Warsaw, as well as computation and preparation of schedules.

2. Manage and be responsible for the smooth running of matter management process which is critical part of revenue management. This involves ensuring healthy WIP/debt profile through regular conversations with the MM/MP and reviewing outstanding timesheets etc. Need to possess a fair knowledge of the principle of Goods & Services Tax to advise the matter managers and client.

Ensure that our processes are in compliance with SAR/ SOPR/CCO and best practises and policies, Manage the implementation of best practises and seek continuous improvement in the processes.

Liaise with the lawyers to ensure compliance to client’s monies and escrow agreement. Manage the client’s monies account and escrow agreement.

3. Credit management to ensure timely cash collection by reviewing debt list with matter managers and revenue controller, sending out reminders and following up payment and producing document and certificates to client to facilitate payment. Need to possess a basic understanding of withholding tax in the SEA and India.

4. Manage and also support the FM in financial analysis, reporting and modelling to meet India and Singapore group, SEA growth request and needs Responsible for some practices finance performance management process

5. Responsible for timely submission of the statutory filings (e.g. Goods & Services tax return, corporate tax filing etc) as well as government statistic surveys.

6. Assist and support the FM in the budget process for the Singapore office

7. Work with the ART team in Singapore and accounting team in Warsaw  to ensure excellent services are provided to the office.

8. Support the FM in the risk management reviews of the office and to proactively identify and manage the internal control weakness and suggest improvement opportunities.

Support the FM in ensuring internal and external compliance

Characteristics, Skills & Experience required:

Location: Singapore

Character

• Diplomatic with excellent communication and influencing skills
• Customer orientated attitude essential.
• Ability to deal with details and willing to be hands-on
• Able to work independently with minimum supervision.
• High degree of initiative
• Confident, Calm, Professional, Credible
• Flexible with ability to cope with changing priorities.
• Leader and team player and committed to provide quality performance
• Remains calm under pressure
• Preferably of candidates being mature and having confident personality, as well as having good sense of humour
• Preferably candidates being culturally sensitive and having experience in dealing with overseas offices

Education / Qualification

• Degree in Accountancy
• ACCA qualified / Chartered Accountant qualified / CPA qualified
• Knowledge of SAP is preferred

Languages

• English

Practical experience

• At least 3 years in a MNC or an audit firm
• Preferably having experience in SAP; experience in professional firm (law, accounting, consulting); and exposure to Solicitors Accounts Rules.

Office skills

• Excel and good writing skills

Commercial Skills

• Analytical and flexible to deal with changing priorities and demand.
• Able to adapt to different cultures and work in international firm
• Able to develop relationships with partners, fee earners and staff at all levels

Technical Skills:

This list of duties and responsibilities above is not exhaustive.  It is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for, the performance of this job. As such, the role may also include the undertaking of additional tasks as required.