Singapore
Mgr, Finance
Job Description
DFS Global Finance Services is building our team of accounting professionals towards our NextGen Finance vision. The candidate will have the opportunity to join the Center of Excellence leveraging new technologies, Process Reengineering, Robotics Process Automation (RPA) and Data Analytics to create value for the individual and the Company. Additionally, DFS invests in people development and facilitates dynamic career moves across various accounting functions such as Regional Controllers, Group Reporting, Transformation Office and Global Tax.
We are looking for a Finance Manager to oversee the Procure to Pay (P2P) function, reporting to the Senior Finance Manager of the P2P function. The candidate will be responsible for:
- Leading and guiding the team to perform the daily operations in the Procure to Pay (P2P) function and ensure timely closing of the accounts during month-end
- Ensure all payment transactions are complete, accurate and processed in a timely manner
- Partner and liaise with business partners/suppliers / merchandising / planning / warehouse / logistics relating to invoices for payment actively assisting the team in resolving payment issues
- Plan and manage month-end / year-end P2P closing procedures
- Review and supervise the team on preparing reconciliations, management & statutory reports, balance sheet schedules and statement of accounts
- Respond and follow up promptly on internal and external parties’ issues and queries, ensuring timely resolution of issues / queries
- Ensure procedures in compliance with prevailing corporate policies, internal controls and regulatory requirements
- Pilot and spearhead best practices for process improvements, with regular review of processes to ensure effectiveness and efficiency
- Review and resolve exceptions from Robotic Process Automation (RPA), supplier invoice interface system (Concur, Coupa and IVI)
- Prepare & formulate ad-hoc management reports and lead / participate in projects as assigned
- Partner with internal and external auditors as necessary, and support tax / legal reporting requirements with timely submission
- Provide resource planning, staff development and coaching to the team
through digital tools such SAP & BPC (ERP), RPA Blue Prism, IVI e-invoicing OCR, Coupa, SAP Concur, Freshservice; partnering with Procurement, Merchandising, Planning & Warehouse to deliver excellence in operational support with timely and accurate payments and to drive continuous process improvement. The candidate should have strong accounting concepts and analytical skills, be an active change catalyst with a growth mindset and be open to cross functional rotations.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent
- 8 years of experience, preferably from a MNC environment
- CA/CPA certified
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Experienced in people management skills