Senior Assistant Manager, Finance (RTR-Ledger)

This position will report to the Lead, Finance (RTR) of NTU Shared Services (NSS).  He/she is responsible for overseeing the General Ledger function to ensure that KPIs are achieved with highest customer service level while maintaining compliance with accounting principles, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee the day-to-day operations of the University’s Shared Services General Ledger team and ensure that the University’s accounting policies and internal controls are adhered to

• Review journal postings, reconciliations, schedules and reports prepared by the team

• Review and analysis of general ledger balances and variances

• Review and ensure elimination of intra-company billings and fund transfer clearing accounts

• Review IFRS16 valuation/ periodic postings and lease contract tracking

• Maintain glossary for Chart of Accounts and provide guidance on the usage of appropriate GL account

• Generation/preparation of reports e.g. for submission to Dept of Statistics

• Assist in financial year end close coordination and oversee financial year end close activities e.g. foreign currency revaluation, financial year-end balance carry forward

• Provide support to auditors and ensure proper audit schedules

• Perform financial/ risk analysis on recommended awarded Vendors

• Ensure Standard Operating Procedures and Knowledge Articles are up-to-date and properly documented

• Manage ongoing staff engagements, coaching and performance reviews

• Assist Lead in overseeing the other functions in RTR team during her absence

• Participate in ad-hoc projects/ assignments, based on business requirements

Requirements:

• Degree/Professional qualification in Accountancy or equivalent

• At least 5 years of relevant working/supervisory experience; preferably in shared services environment

• Experience in ERP financial system e.g. SAP S4 Hana is preferred

• Good knowledge of Microsoft office applications e.g. Excel, Words and Powerpoint

• Experience in system automation, streamlining of processes and workflows

• Possess initiative to drive work improvements and efficiency

• Able to embrace and support change

Hiring Institution: NTU

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