Manager, Treasury & Governance, Office of Finance

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for financial books of the University’s subsidiaries, ensuring compliance with Singapore FRS and any local statutory requirements.
• Lead financial audits and statutory filings of overseas operations, as required by local regulations.
• Oversee monthly and annual close process and full financial reporting (all functions) of overseas operations.
• Keep abreast of new tax rules and guidance, in Singapore and locations where the University operates and assess impact to the University.
• Perform assessments of complex accounting issues and address queries on accounting and other financial matters.
• Engage in business partnership with other University departments, provide financial support and business insights.
• Develop and implement accounting policies, procedures and controls, governance framework for all overseas entities.
• Provide recommendations for continuous improvement on policies and processes.
• Design financial analysis to extract key insights from financial data.
• Prepare key reports, papers and presentations to senior management, the Board, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate interactions both within Finance and with other internal and external stakeholders, eg represent SMU in independently liaising with external stakeholders (e.g. auditors, lawyers, bankers) and internal stakeholders (e.g. senior management).
• Manage/support systems implementation and related IT projects e.g. HRFS project.
• Lead/support finance related and cross department projects.
• Oversee the work of the direct reports, including the outsourced vendor and all offshore accounting staff.
• Other ad-hoc duties and responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree or professional qualification in Accounting or Finance with at least 5 years of relevant financial accounting experience.
• Prior experience in external audit or exposure to international operations, tax, or financial governance would be advantageous.
• Candidates with Chartered Accountant (CA) / Certified Public Accountant (CPA) would have an advantage.
• Prior experience in the government or education sector and/or management of overseas entities would be preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge in accounting, well versed in FRS and its application.
• Experience in process flow, governance and compliance matters.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Knowledge and hands-on experience in SAP will be advantageous.
• Highly motivated individual, resourceful and able to multi-task and work independently.
• Good analytical and organization skills, able to work flexibly to lead projects and demonstrate critical thinking to problem solve.
• Effective team lead in a hands-on management capacity.
• Proactive and mature team player with good interpersonal skills who can communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.