Assistant Director, Finance (Projects)

The Finance team is looking for a motivated and independent individual to join us as an Assistant Director, primarily in driving the project for accounting system implementation.

Additionally, he/she is to understand the current finance processes and assist with continuous improvement including but not limited to digital transformation, making the processes/function more efficient and productive. The candidate shall also assist with policy and SOP drafting to name a few.

The ideal candidate is someone who has full set experience in finance and accounting work and is familiar with the full accounting process from transactions to reporting. He/she also should be proactive, meticulous yet understand the overall impact to the financials, be willing to assume responsibilities and committed to deadlines.

This will be a one-year contract, convertible to permanent based on performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsible for implementing the accounting system:

Involve in accounting system selection
Understand the current accounting function and work with the finance team to make improve the current processes for efficiency and productivity
Work with the selected vendor to set up and customize the accounting system that fits the needs of the organization
Co-ordinate and work with the vendor for the UAT, training of users
Be the key player for parallel runs of the existing and new systems
Ensure the system is implemented with proper documentation and manuals
Involve in the audit of the newly implemented system

To assist the finance team in the following activities:

Help to liaise between the various parties in system implementation and the finance team in terms of needs and information.

Others

Other responsibilities as assigned by Reporting Officer.

Requirements:

Degree in Accountancy or equivalent

Experience:

4-5 years of relevant working experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Well-versed in MS office, especially with MS Excel.
Can write/communicate independently.
Ability to engage people at different levels, and good organisational skills.
A self-starter who is able to plan, organised and take initiative to meet job objectives and deadlines independently.
A team player.
Relevant project management knowledge will be an added advantage.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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