Summarize / Overview of the objective of the role
- To support the Group Finance team in performing group consolidation
- To leverage on AI and automation tools to perform FP&A and dashboards for reporting purposes
RESPONSIBILITIES
Group consolidation – Support the Group Finance team on the following
- Perform monthly, quarterly and yearly group consolidation
- Prepare half-yearly and annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS, SGX requirements and group reporting standards/ requirements
- Liaise with external auditors and related company Finance team on consolidation related matters
FP&A
- Leverage AI and automation tools to improve financial planning, forecasting, reporting and analysis
- Use AI-assisted analytics to identify financial trends, anomalies, cost drivers, risks and business opportunities
- Apply AI tools to support forecasting, scenario planning and predictive financial analysis
- Develop and enhance automated dashboards and reporting solutions using AI, BI and data analytics tools
- Explore and implement AI solutions to improve the efficiency and accuracy of budget preparation, variance analysis and management reporting
- Use generative AI tools to assist with financial analysis, report preparation, data interpretation and management presentations, while validating outputs for accuracy
- Collaborate with Finance and business teams to identify opportunities for AI-driven process automation and productivity improvements
- Maintain appropriate data governance, confidentiality and controls when using AI tools with financial information
- Partner with business units to understand financial performance, challenge assumptions and provide actionable recommendations
- Monitor revenue, costs, margins, operating expenses and working capital against targets
- Analyse trends and identify risks, opportunities and areas for cost optimisation
- Support ad-hoc financial analysis and projects as required
REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS
- Diploma/Degree in Accountancy, ACCA, Economics, Business or a related discipline
- Minimum 4 years of relevant accounting and finance experience, with the appropriate level of experience considered for the Senior Executive or Assistant Manager position.
- Strong proficiency in both English and Chinese, with excellent verbal communication and interpretation skills
- SAP S4/Hana Group Reporting (consolidation)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, eg Excel skills like Power Query, Power Pivot, PowerPoint skills
- Proficient in AI automation tools
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Meticulous with analytical skills
- Able to work independently
- Ability to work under tight deadlines
- Proactive and improvement oriented, constantly looking for better ways to work
- Technology-oriented and enthusiastic about AI and automation
- Demonstrated interest or experience in applying AI and automation to finance and FP&A processes
- Familiarity with generative AI tools, AI-assisted financial analysis, data analytics or business intelligence platforms
- Ability to use AI effectively for data analysis, forecasting, reporting and process automation, with strong judgement in validating AI-generated outputs