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Group Finance Manager – System Electric (S) Pte Ltd

Sunday, April 12, 2009

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Group Finance Manager System Electric (S) Pte Ltd

System Electric is an Australian owned business that provides marine electrical solutions to the global marine industry, and currently has operations in Australia, Mexico, Singapore & Vietnam. Reporting to the Group General Manager, the Group Finance Manager will develop and implement strategies to achieve the best practice financial management of a global organisation. Based in Singapore, this position will provide meaningful reports and analysis commentary on a regular basis to senior management, which will be used for major decisions affecting the achievement of organisational objectives.

Group Finance Manager

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Planning

o Prepare financial forecasts from company business plans
o Tax reporting and tax minimisation

Financial Management

o Coordinate/prepare group budgets and cash flows
o Review quarterly and annual budgets and roll forward
o Review and analyse operations reports and explain variations
o Assist operations in each country to achieve goals

Control Systems

o Maintain the Management Control System
o Develop financial policies and internal control measures
o Maintain and develop computerised accounting systems
o Conduct audits on all systems as required

Finance and Treasury

o Review loan documents and agreements
o Hedging for interest and forex
o Investment of surplus funds
o Currency balancing between countries
o Review contracts for letters of credit and forex requirements

Insurance

o Coordinate local and group insurance needs
o Review and consolidate insurance to maximise reduction of risk and premium
o Review reporting procedures and claims for recovery
o Conduct risk analysis to reduce incidents and premium costs

Commercial Contracts

o Review contracts evaluating financial compliance with the terms and conditions.
o Ensure contracts maximise financial performance and minimise financial risk.
o Review sales cost models ensuring they are accurately reflected in the contract.

Person Requirements:

Appropriate qualifications in an accounting discipline
Membership of a professional body would be highly regarded.
Experience in the financial management of a small to medium sized global business.
Exposure to the financial management of construction projects would be advantageous.
Demonstrated experience in budgetary management and control.
Experience with the preparation and analysis of financial operating reports.
Ability to conduct internal audits and liaise with external auditors.
Be able to provide effective strategic financial advice aligned with corporate objectives.
Excellent communication, negotiation and liaison skills.
Good command of both written and oral English.
Proven analytical and problem solving skills.
Experience of business accounting systems.
Good command of Microsoft Excel in an accounting environment.
Ability to work autonomous in a small team.