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Senior Manager / Assistant Director (Financial & Management Accounting)
DSTA
Singapore
Skills:
General Ledger
Job Description
Job Title: Senior Manager / Assistant Director (Financial & Management Accounting)
Company: DSTA
SAP Module: SAP FICO
Roles & Responsibilities:
We are seeking a results-driven and detail-oriented finance professional to join our Financial & Management Accounting Team.
Job Description
In this role, you will oversee the effective operations of the financial systems to enable accurate and timely processing of financial transactions. You will also play a key role in driving continuous improvements in finance systems, processes and controls to enhance operational efficiency, data integrity and effectiveness.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the effective delivery of day-to-day Finance operations by managing General Ledger (GL) structures, chart of accounts, fund management and budget setup, as well as configuring and maintaining approval workflows and user access rights. Troubleshoot and resolve operational and system-related issues promptly to ensure uninterrupted financial processing and reporting.
* Perform core Treasury functions, including preparing daily cash flow projections to manage liquidity, forecasting interest income, and executing foreign currency purchases while managing currency exposure.
* Act as a key liaison between Finance business units and IT/Technical teams, by analysing changes in business processes, Finance operations, and organisational structures, and translating business needs into precise clear functional and technical requirements. Participate in User Acceptance Testing, validate that proposed solutions meet operational and compliance requirements, and ensure that the final system design supports the evolving needs of the organisation.
* Drive and support Finance initiatives, transformation projects, and process improvements by identifying opportunities to streamline operations, automate manual tasks, and enhance Finance systems, processes, and internal controls. Lead process re-engineering efforts to improve efficiency, accuracy, and reporting timeliness, while ensuring that all improvements are sustainable and aligned with the organisation’s long-term strategic goals
* Play a key role in the Finance team’s implementation of the new ERP system by collaborating with relevant stakeholders to align system capabilities with organisational need. Participate in workshops to map out "As-Is" and "To-Be" processes, work closely with vendors and internal IT teams to configure the ERP system in accordance with organisational requirements, and support change management activities to facilitate smooth adoption and minimal disruption to daily business operations during the transition.
* Provide financial and business insights to support management decision-making by analysing financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for cost optimisation. Develop dashboards and reports that provide clear visibility into financial performance to enable leadership to make informed strategic decisions.
* Undertake other finance-related duties as assigned.
* Degree in Accountancy or equivalent professional qualifications.
* Minimum of 8 years of accounting experience, preferably with experience in financial and management accounting.
* Strong knowledge of ERP financial systems; prior experience with SAP S4 HANA or similar platforms will be an advantage.
* Proficient in data analysis, reporting, and visualisation.
* Strong analytical skills with a high degree of attention to detail and accuracy.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative and solutions-oriented mindset.
* Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively with stakeholders across different functions.
* Ability to learn and adapt quickly to new or evolving requirements.
Work Location: Singapore, Singapore
Availability: Full time
Requirements
Experience Required: mid-senior level
Key Skills: General Ledger
Salary: Not disclosed