- Support finance operations and reporting for SMU's subsidiaries and overseas operations, including preparation and review of invoices and payments, tracking of receivables, and reconciliation activities.
- Assist in the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with both SMU policies and local statutory requirements.
- Coordinate with outsourced local accountants to ensure timely submissions and adherence to local tax, accounting, and compliance obligations.
- Work closely with the Office of Overseas Centres and other departments to support overseas programme delivery and ensure proper financial support and governance.
- Maintain and manage documentation and records related to overseas operations, including contracts, accounting schedules, and regulatory filings.
- Participate in the implementation and enhancement of finance systems, workflows, and internal controls for overseas activities.
- Support both management and financial accounting, consolidation, reporting, and audits relating to SMU's subsidiaries and overseas operations.
- Assist with audit-related matters, including preparation of schedules and responding to auditor queries for SMU's subsidiaries and overseas operations.
- Support management reporting by preparing summaries, dashboards, and analysis to aid decision-making for SMU's overseas operations.
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance the effectiveness, automation, and accuracy of finance processes.
- Support systems implementation and related IT projects.
- Assist in developing and implementing accounting policies, processes, and controls.
- Ensure compliance with Singapore FRS, local statutory requirements, and other government directives.
- Support cross-functional projects or taskforces relating to SMU's internationalisation efforts.
- Handle other ad-hoc duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
- Strong degree or professional qualification in Accounting or Finance.
- Fresh graduates or candidates with up to 3 years of relevant accounting or finance experience are welcome to apply.
- Prior experience in external audit or exposure to international operations, tax, or financial governance would be advantageous.
- Knowledge of Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (FRS) is preferred.
- Progress toward Chartered Accountant (CA) / Certified Public Accountant (CPA) qualification will be viewed favourably.
- Strong technical foundation in accounting principles, with a keen interest in governance, compliance, and financial operations.
- Meticulous and organised with a good eye for detail in financial reporting, reconciliations, and document management.
- Able to interpret financial data and assist in the preparation of reports and dashboards.
- Comfortable working with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, especially in liaising with internal stakeholders and outsourced service providers.
- Proactive learner, resourceful and able to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Willingness to learn and engage in multi-country regulatory and tax environments.
- Familiarity with SAP or other ERP systems, and experience with data or dashboarding tools, would be advantageous.
- Positive attitude, mature team player, and able to work effectively across cultural contexts.
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Candidates who do not possess the stipulated qualifications but have relevant work experience may still apply. Remuneration and appointment terms shall commensurate with qualifications and experience. SMU reserves the right to modify the appointment terms where necessary.
