/jobs2012-05-08T19:13:39.734ZRobert WaltersRobert WaltersThis leading investment company is currently looking for MS Visual Studio Software Developer to join its team in Singapore. Key Responsibilities • Designs, programs, implements, documents and maintains computerized business systems for the use over the Internet or Intranet • Develops both internal and external website and web-based applications/features • Generates, maintains and archives web site content for in-house group of companies • Researches and develops new web technologies • Provides continuing diagnostic support of applications and execution of web services • Supports the media design team in their design activities • Develops custom programs for creation and utilization of organization’s web site • Collaborates with team members in concept development, interface design and website architecture • Implements interface and ensure integrity with the companies’ web site • Provides other office IT supports as needs arise • Responsible for the day to day continuity operations of servers, management and maintenance of servers and network infrastructure Key Requirements • Bachelor Degree or Diploma in Computer Science/Programming • Proficient in PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, XML, MySQL and Ajax programming • Knowledge of Microsoft Visual Studio, Flash ActionScript, Dreamweaver, Photoshop and in CMS (Joomla and Joomla extension programming) • At least 3 years related experience • Experience in deployment of website based on LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) • Ability to work within tight schedules • Creative with the ability to execute a web design concept • Independent and great attention to details • Able to communicate effectively and with good problem solving skills • Must be a team player • Mandarin speaking is a MUST • Preferred Singaporean/ Singapore PR If interested plse quote job ref - ELW535610 or email to ethan.lim@robertwalters.com.sg /jobs/information-technology/development-and-programming/551308-ms-visual-studio-software-developer-mandarin-speaker-only.html2012-05-16T23:00:00.000Z2012-05-17T08:58:46.000ZRobert Walters[Leading FMCG firm]Procurement / Supply Chain Management Executive (6-month) Job Responsibilities: Work with Regional and Global  MSM, Sourcing Units, Category SM, National SM and SC teams on identifying and supporting material requirements. Gather Market Intelligence, research and understand supply market dynamics, conduct benchmarking exercises. Support monthly, quarterly material forecasting process. Assist in development and implementation of Material Strategies Assist in conducting RFPs, RFQs and participate in supply contract negotiations Manage relationships with suppliers, serve as the liaison between suppliers and internal stakeholders.  Support Quality programs, including Vertice, SQA and CSR Audits Manage SAP Regional (EU) contract maintenance, ensure compliance with established procedures Work in support of VIP projects,  record and maintain material efficiency projects in ISIS Key Requirements: Business / Economics, BA/BS University Degree Advanced skills in Excel, PowerPoint. Working knowledge of SAP, ISIS minimum of 3 years of experience in any of the following areas:  Supply Management, Supply Chain, Finance, R&D, Marketing Passion for Growth Organizational Awareness Team Commitment Supply Market intelligence and Analysis Alliance and Relationship Management /jobs/supply-chain-procurement-and-logistics/purchasing-procurement/551276-procurement-supply-chain-management-executive.html2012-05-16T23:00:00.000Z2012-05-17T06:47:59.000ZRobert WaltersMy Client a leading Financial Services Organisation based centrally has an immediate requirement for a polite and Customer focused Receptionist. The role is for a period of 4 months and you should be available immediately. The ideal Candidate will possess the following skills -Previous experience of working with a busy reception area -Accurately directing calls to the appropriate departments -Answering incoming calls in a polite and professional manner -Setting up and booking meeting rooms -Handling and resolving queries -Carrying out ad hoc duties as required -Ability to gather and organise data -Excellent oral and written communication skills -Self Starter and ability to work in a fast paced environment If you would like to apply for this role or find out more, please apply online or contact Mellissa Mayne at Robert Walters on +65-6228 0256 or mellissa.mayne@robertwalters.com.sg, quoting the Job Reference JO530850DXF /jobs/human-resources/other-specialist-positions/551268-front-of-office-assistant.html2012-05-16T23:00:00.000Z2012-05-17T06:33:04.000ZRobert WaltersCompensation & Benefits Manager, APAC Location: Singapore A hospitality chain with extensive international operations, this organisation is searching for a Manager, Compensation & Benefits to support the development and implementation of rewards and benefits strategies to meet key business objectives. You will lead the implementation and oversight of all compensation programs, policies and practices across Asia Pacific. You will support the Head of Compensation & Benefits in the research, analysis, development and implementations of benefits programmes and promote and facilitate capability development & knowledge sharing of best practices and manage reward projects across the region. Responsibilities: -Manage the establishment of salary grades for hotel operations and implement hotel compensation programs in partnership with human resources. -Establish procedures and processes in relation to compensation policies and programs. -Research local competitive markets to ensure the ability to attract and retain talent. Specifically, evaluate potential new hire current compensation & benefits packages and propose competitive packages in line with compensation strategy. -Co-ordinate market data survey, organising and submitting data, analysing data returned, proposing recommendations for alignment with the market, and communication of results to the HR team. Evaluate and choose appropriate surveys and vendors for separate surveys. -Support the Head of C&B to drive the annual compensation process and ensure that the HR Consultants are provided with all related tools, and co-ordination/reporting to the company and co-ordination with local payrolls. -Develop relationships with key internal and external resources to ensure the HR team has access to relevant expert advice Requirements: -Graduate degree in business administration, human resources or a related field At least seven years’ work experience in Human Resources with a minimum four years’ specialization in Rewards/Compensation & Benefits -Strong analytical skills and the ability to surface problems & issues in the people & business context -Track record of developing models and tools to support effective business solutions -Sound commercial awareness and ability to relate to business needs -Good understanding of business finance, numeracy & numerical reasoning If you would like to apply for this role or find out more, please contact Justin Lim on 6228 0218 or email to justin.lim@robertwalters.com.sg quoting the Job Reference No. BDK-535070. Business Registration Number: 199706961E Licence: 03C5451 /jobs/human-resources/compensation-and-benefits/551266-compensation-benefits-manager-apac.html2012-05-16T23:00:00.000Z2012-05-17T06:29:59.000ZRobert WaltersRegional Benefits Manager Location: Singapore Report to: Programme Manager This Regional Benefits Manager will work on-site in the human resources department of a leading investment bank to provide employee benefits support to multiple countries in the Asia Pacific region including South East Asia, Japan, China and Australia. The successful candidate is required to work closely with the teams in other regional countries to ensure high quality services are delivered on schedule and in line with mutually agreed upon standards. Responsibilities: -Manage the outsourced benefits delivery service in the Asia Pacific region and maintain a healthy relationship with the client -Oversee the respective on-site benefits teams located in different countries in the region -Assist the client to plan and implement new benefits initiatives and provide advisory support to the client -Undertake a leadership role to ensure the highest customer service standards are met and improve the service quality of the on-site benefits teams -Drive benefits projects and coordinate benefits related activities, ensuring all deliverables are met to the client’s expectations and in compliance with client’s and legislative requirements by establishing standardized functional templates and regular reporting -Work closely with the country benefits managers, consulting team and brokerage team in relation to client’s objectives, legislation changes and benchmarking with peers in the region Requirements: Degree holder in Business Administration or related discipline -Minimum eight years’ experience in human resources, preferably in a financial services or benefits advisory in consulting firms or insurance brokers -Familiar with regional employment ordinance and regulations, strong knowledge on employment legislation and benefits environment of other APAC countries is advantageous -Experience in benefits administration -Customer oriented with strong interpersonal and communication skills and the -ability to engage with stakeholders of all levels -As the role deals directly with a client-base in the People’s Republic of China, a good command of spoken Mandarin is highly advantageous If you would like to apply for this role or find out more, please contact Justin Lim on 6228 0218 or email to justin.lim@robertwalters.com.sg quoting the Job Reference No. BDK-534820. Business Registration Number: 199706961E Licence: 03C5451 /jobs/human-resources/compensation-and-benefits/551264-regional-benefits-manager.html2012-05-16T23:00:00.000Z2012-05-17T06:25:16.000ZRobert WaltersRegional Benefits Specialist Location: Singapore Report to: Benefits Manager As part of the on-site benefits delivery team of a leading business process outsourcing and consulting company, you will be based on-site at an established regional investment bank. Responsibilities: -As part of a on-site client delivery team, you will provides benefits advisory and administration services for the client’s employees in the region -Manage part of the benefits program, support benefits initiatives and enrol employees into the benefits program -Respond to employee queries on benefits matters and help resolve their issues. -Provide accurate and responsive customer service to the client with respect to benefits programme administration Requirements: -Degree in Business Administration and other related qualifications -At least six years’ experience in benefits administration or related human resources function -Knowledge of employee benefits practices and legislation concerning employee benefits across countries in the region -Self-motivated and a team player -Excellent customer service attitude and an approachable disposition -Experience in a large multinational corporations or the financial services environment will be advantageous. If you would like to apply for this role or find out more, please contact Justin Lim on 6228 0218 or email to justin.lim@robertwalters.com.sg quoting the Job Reference No. BDK-534680. Business Registration Number: 199706961E Licence: 03C5451 /jobs/human-resources/compensation-and-benefits/551262-regional-benefits-specialist.html2012-05-16T23:00:00.000Z2012-05-17T06:20:34.000ZRobert WaltersA global innovator of processing and packaging solutions works in strategic partnerships with its customers to provide efficient, innovative solutions and high quality products worldwide. Due to expansion, they are reinforcing the Shared Services team with this newly created role. Responsibilities: -Develop the talent pool as well as creating a high performance and engaged workforce to implement the company’s strategy -Manage career development and succession planning to ensure that individuals receive appropriate support in their career development and that there is an adequate future supply of suitably qualified individuals -Be the region’s process driver for Learning Management and Resourcing processes -Secure alignment to global processes through interaction with global TA and TM and feedback to global process owners Requirements: -Degree with 7 years of experience in Resourcing, Training and Competence Development -Good knowledge of labour market and recruiting channels in south and SEA -Strong consultative skills and ability to think of the box -Strong in project management, communication and interpersonal skills -Ability to conduct knowledge sharing sessions among relevant stakeholders If you would like to apply for this role or find out more, please contact Daphne Tan on +65 62280268 or email to Daphne.Tan@robertwalters.com.sg quoting the Job Reference No DTK-513260. Business Registration Number: 199706961E Licence: B550103E /jobs/human-resources/recruitment-and-resourcing/530876-team-lead-%25E2%2580%2593-talent-acquisition-and-management.html2012-02-22T00:00:00.000Z2012-05-17T05:19:01.000ZRobert WaltersThis is a Global MNC responsible for providing a full range of agricultural or heavy equipments to support customers whose work is linked to the land – such as those who harvest and cultivate the land to meet the demand for food, shelter and infrastructure. Responsibilities: -Conduct researches, analyze and responds to order status inquiries by utilizing the host systems and communication with factory/supplier contacts. -Expedite and trace orders for channel partners through host systems. -Evaluate, analyze and prioritize sales needs relative to factory/supplier production and dealer, branch and Company inventories. -Assists channel partners in ordering and configuring equipment using on-line ordering tools. -Provides option level forecasting and requirements planning, which relates to the needs for customizing products. -Verify and report Complete Goods Inventory at the dealer locations. -Serves as the Branch primary contact and business user for the Enterprise Resource Planning System and render technical support when required. Requirements: -Strong Knowledge in Order Fulfillment Process such as Letter of Credit/Shipments with 2-3 experience in using SAP environment. -Have good knowledge of Dealers and its related channels management. -Good communication, interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills. -Possess problem solving skills and ability to exercise good judgment acumen. -IT savvy, proactive, good follow up and customer oriented skill. -Possess Degree in Supply Chain/Logistics/Business/ Marketing / Accounting/Finance discipline with minimum 4 years working experience. -Good teamwork and team building spirit. If you would like to apply for this role or find out more, please contact Ibrahim Musa on +65 6228 0200 or email to scm@robertwalters.com.sg quoting the Job Reference No. MUI-535380. /jobs/supply-chain-procurement-and-logistics/logistics/551224-order-fulfillment-specialist.html2012-05-16T23:00:00.000Z2012-05-17T04:23:25.000ZRobert WaltersCost Decision Support Management Information (CDS-MI) is currently a team of 11 within the Financial Decision Support department of this International bank. The team is primarily responsible for producing financial management information to be used by business heads globally across their investment banking and wealth management businesses to assist in making strategic business decisions and managing the cost base of the bank effectively. The team is also responsible for project managing the cost budget and forecast process for both the investment bank and wealth management globally. Main Function This position will be responsible for MIS and Project related activities in Cost Decision Support (CDS) which includes but is not limited to the following: · Project related work which include: o Communicating key ideas to stakeholders, o Preparing training material o Obtain a good understanding of the technology involved o Preparing and undertaking testing of new technology rollouts Accountable for timely, accurate and credible production of scheduled and ad-hoc MI reports and/or analytics. Main Duties Responsibilities may include, but not be limited to any of the following: Day to day tasks to support various CDS projects Produce and design accurate, timely and reliable MI reports for Global CDS (monthly reports, adhoc reports, forecast and budget) Carry out rationalization, standardization, centralization and control of value add MI reports Provide technical solutions / support to ad hoc project work with emphasis on data extraction / manipulation / reporting using EXCEL, ACCESS and SAP BW Person Requirements In addition to the above skills/aptitudes the successful candidate should: · Enjoy working in a high pressure and challenging environment. · Be diligent in adhering to tight deadlines. Have the ability to multi-task Experience required: · Post grad working experience in Finance and MIS of at least 2 years · Good Excel skills · VBA knowledge & Access Database skills will be an advantage · Previous roles in a Finance environment · Previous roles in management reporting and MI production in a financial institution · More than 12 months ACCESS ad EXCEL experience /jobs/accountancy-and-finance/project-accounting-analysis/551144-finance-projects-analyst.html2012-05-16T23:00:00.000Z2012-05-17T02:01:02.000ZRobert WaltersA leading Investment Bank, has an immediate requirement for a confident and motivated Personal Assistant to join their team. The key responsibilities of the role will include; •Managing all calendars and diaries •Responsible for coordinating team travel and accommodation •Organizing meetings – booking rooms and scheduling appointments •Completing assignments accurately and within set deadlines •Conducting research and organising various marketing materials for clients •Processing expense reports, reconciliation and appropriate follow-up •Carrying out general administration duties including memos, letters and reports •Liaising with both internal and external clients in order to track all relevant information •Updating client files to ensure accurate information is maintained The desired candidate will have previous experience of working within Financial Services and have an professional and positive manner. Able to work on your own initiate but also as part of a busy team. The position is available on a contract basis for a period of approximately four months. If you would like to apply for this role or find out more, please apply online or contact Mellissa Mayne at Robert Walters on +65-6228 0256 or mellissa.mayne@robertwalters.com.sg, quoting the Job Reference JO531840DXF /jobs/human-resources/other-specialist-positions/551142-personal-assistant.html2012-05-16T23:00:00.000Z2012-05-17T02:00:38.000ZRobert WaltersHR Officer Location: Central, Singapore Our client is a leading commodities trading firm, based in France. This position is responsible for providing the highest level of support services to business leaders and candidates. This position delivers high quality professional services and advances the company brand across numerous markets and professional communities. A wide degree of creativity, business understanding, and personal organization is required. Responsibilities: -Providing HR administrative support to the head of HR and for the office Opportunity to build meaningful relationships with the divisions in the Singapore office -You will work with the HR team in the Singapore office and the relevant experts in HR to provide the most appropriate solutions/initiatives to the Singapore office -Responsible for headcount reporting and key incentive initiatives through your interaction with the business and HR professionals focusing on recruiting, training, compensation and benefits -You may be assigned projects/programs and you should ensure that the Singapore office’s efforts are integrated into a global and Asia wide HR strategy Requirements: -Ability to partner with clients and colleagues through solid communication and relationship management skills -Attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines -Proactive in problem solving and analytical -Results-oriented – ability to handle multiple, time sensitive projects while focusing on the timely delivery of quality work to clients -Must be a team player as well as have the ability to adapt to multiple business partners and cultures -Mature, service-oriented and possesses a “can-do” attitude If you would like to apply for this role or find out more, please contact Lin Daorong on +65 6228 0281 or email to daorong.lin@robertwalters.com.sg quoting the Job Reference No. DQL-534350 Business Registration Number: 199706961E Licence: 03C5451 /jobs/human-resources/human-resources-administration/550866-hr-officer.html2012-05-15T23:00:00.000Z2012-05-16T06:06:07.000ZRobert WaltersHR Business Partner Location: West, Singapore Our client, a leader in the full suite of distribution solutions to consumer goods, technology and healthcare businesses is looking a dynamic individual to join them as HR Business Partner. One of the key responsibilities involves partnering the business in driving the organizational and people agenda by providing specialist direction and/or advice in regard to effectively delivering their people plans. Further to that, this person will take charge of providing a trusted consultancy service that delivers best practice and commercially focused HR solutions that support the achievement of business results in conjunction with specialist HR functions. Responsibilities: -In conjunction with line managers, identify HR/people implications of business plans and activities – proactively develop and implement HR solutions that ensure the right people outcomes and enable the delivery of business objectives and goals. -Work with line managers to identify organisational change needs and build plans to support these changes. -Demonstrate personal and professional credibility and acts as a trusted single point of the contact for HR advice and queries for employees. -Provide input into the design, implementation and ensure the consistent operation of all of the organisation’s HR policies, procedures and practices. -Actively identify gaps, proposes and implement changes necessary to ensure legislative and corporate compliance, best practice, business relevance and operational efficiency. -Work with business leaders to identify, develop and stretch top talent - design succession plans for key talents and key job positions Requirements: -Formal qualification in relevant HR discipline -Solid understanding of HR Policy, Practices and ER/IR landscape -Is proactive, passionate, resilient and tenacious – with a focus on collaboration and teamwork -Experience in HR Partnership roles -Excellent communication skills and able to demonstrate credibility in dealing with key stakeholders -Excellent influence skills with high levels of empathy, diplomacy and the ability to effectively manage issues with ambiguity and complexity -Sound understanding of industry people practices -Strong business acumen and understanding of how HR drives business results If you would like to apply for this role or find out more, please contact Lin Daorong on +65 6228 0281 or email to daorong.lin@robertwalters.com.sg quoting the Job Reference No. DQL-534340. Business Registration Number: 199706961E Licence: 03C5451 /jobs/human-resources/generalist-human-resources-roles/550862-hr-business-partner.html2012-05-15T23:00:00.000Z2012-05-16T05:56:35.000ZRobert WaltersMember of the PC-SMO is primarily responsible for ensuring a controlled front-to-end exotics/structured trading activities and P&L substantiation. The team acts as a first point of contact for all the front-line issues regarding exotics/structured trading which is high risk, complex and fast changing. Main Duties The core responsibilities of the PC-SMO controller are: • Trade Validation of Exotic/Structured transactions for FX/Rates/Credit products • Day1 P&L and Provision analysis of all new trading activity • Structured Transaction Reviews (STR) • Monitor and control the Exotics/Structured product life cycle events • Servicing the FX & EM Front Office and Line Product Control in relation to the above • Project Management - major trading platform migration Person Requirements Education & Experience required • ACA/CPA or B.Eng or B.S degree , Top tier university; 2:1 degree or equivalent. • Minimum of 2 year Product Control experience within a top tier investment bank or 3 years audit within a top tier accounting firm; ideally with Derivatives experience. Technical Knowledge • Fundamental Derivatives pricing and risk management knowledge. • Continually striving for process improvement. • Comprehensive understanding of the range of products and services within the firm and the ability to apply this understanding to reporting requirements, both internal and external. • Excellent user of Microsoft Excel application. Control Environment • Escalates breaches of policies and procedures appropriately • Must be regarded as proactive and assertive in driving control improvement for their area • Strong control awareness - in particular, the individual should be able to identify an initiatives which they have led which has directly improved the control environment for the area they work in • Strong understanding and has the mindset to strive to identify potential control breakdowns in process, also demonstrated with effective procedure manuals • Ability to streamline processes in a most efficient manner not only within the team but also within the firm, and if required, negotiate / persuade other department to accept the change. Commercial Effectiveness • Customer focused – consistently meets client needs within constraints of time, resources and budget • Has network of industry contracts, and building a good market reputation • Consistently delivers against targets • Has good understanding and is up to date on relevant business knowledge. Business Skills • Has the initiative and ability to break down problems into components parts and resolving them • Can solve problems effectively and creatively • Good influencing and negotiation skills • Excellent communication skills in both formal and informal settings & ability to interact with the region and London as part of a global team (written and verbal) Management and Leadership • Demonstrate the potential of developing for effective leadership, a good listener • Team player who can help the team through change and adversity whilst producing results and maintaining morale • Able to make routine decisions please send yr cv to brendan.walsh@robertwalters.com.sg/jobs/banking-and-financial-services/finance-accounting-audit/550800-product-controller-structured-middle-office-analyst.html2012-05-15T23:00:00.000Z2012-05-16T03:17:00.000ZRobert WaltersMy client is an international investment bank which is seeking to expand it’s trading presence in Singapore/Asia. Role • Production of daily desk P&L including commentaries • Ensure the maintenance of a strong internal control environment • P&L attribution and understanding of the attributed P&L • Balance Sheet control and commentary • Balance Sheet Substantiation • Review deal documentation to understand features of each of the transactions and to ensure that the system bookings are in line with the documentation • Provision of key weekly & monthly MIS to senior management. • Liaison with other departmental areas (e.g. Front Office, Operations, IT, Financial Control) • Stop Loss Monitoring • Mandate sign-off • Process development and identification of improvements through documentation and analysis of current procedures • Investigations and ad hoc queries as necessary • Product Control is key to the independent reporting and control infrastructure and is a key enabler to the controlled growth of the Barclays Capital businesses. • Identify and drive process re-engineering and constantly challenge current processes for improvement and efficiency. Person Requirements Qualifications /education: • ACA / CPA / CFA / Masters in Finance / Financial Engineering Experience required: • Minimum of 3 years work experience, including at least 2 years in Banking Finance - Product Control / Finance Control or related function. • Previous exposure to derivative products, options knowledge would be an advantage. • Price testing and valuation experience, a definite advantage • Experience within a top tier investment bank Skills and knowledge: • Attention to detail/Analytical • Financial product knowledge • Appreciation and understanding of financial markets • Experienced with MS office, with strong Excel skills. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Good data presentation skills both verbal and written Candidate Profile: • Has the initiative and ability to break down problems into components parts and resolving them • Has track record of good people development • Confident and assertive manner • Proactive and change focused • Displays integrity, initiative and commitment through interactions with colleagues and clients • Work well in a team and maintains good relations with team members • Ability to work with a spectrum of people • Displays enthusiasm, initiative and diligence Please send yr cv to brendan.walsh@robertwalters.com.sg /jobs/banking-and-financial-services/finance-accounting-audit/550798-global-options-product-controller-analyst.html2012-05-15T23:00:00.000Z2012-05-16T03:14:08.000ZRobert WaltersTalent Consultant Location: Singapore A global leader in human capital consulting, this company partners with organisations across broad industries to solve their most daunting human resources challenges. With an eye towards improving business performance, this organisation implements and administers effective human capital strategies. Seeking to expand its Singapore talent practice, it is searching for a skilled individual to join its team here. Responsibilities: -Manage projects independently ensuring high quality, timeliness and profitability targets are met -Deliver high quality, effective solutions for clients in the areas of leadership, performance or engagement solution areas -Provide deep insights and meaningful client information from data collated -Work with senior consultants to develop client solutions and recommendations -Manage and lead junior team members as part of project team -Present solutions and recommendations independently in a structured and articulate manner to senior client management team Requirements: -Bachelor degree in organisational psychology, business or human resources from a recognised university -Four to six years’ relevant experience in the human resources field specialising in the areas of talent management (performance, competency, engagement). Prior consulting experience will be advantageous -Broad knowledge about day-to-day HR operations and how information issues integrate with HR functions and other areas of the organisation -Strong project management skills, able to independently run small projects, ensuring quality, timeliness and profitability -Excellent business communication and writing skills If you would like to apply for this role or find out more, please contact Justin Lim on 6228 0218 or email to justin.lim@robertwalters.com.sg quoting the Job Reference No. BDK-534630. Business Registration Number: 199706961E Licence: 03C5451 /jobs/human-resources/organisational-design-and-development/550782-talent-consultant.html2012-05-15T23:00:00.000Z2012-05-16T02:26:26.000ZRobert WaltersA leading Financial Services firm is recruiting for the below position Collateral Settlements Analyst JOB PURPOSE • To perform and support settlements of Bond products for Collatoral Business. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Perform end to end settlements of Fixed income securities for Collateral Business. • Investigate and managing of settlements reconcillation breaks timely. • Actively follow-up on all outstanding issues with timely resolutions. • Review daily escalations & close-out issues timely. • Support Front Office in any new products or businesses. • Attend to transaction queries & investigations. • Highlight any discrepancies to the Front Office, relevant downstream depts and superiors. • Participate in evaluating system enhancements, UATs and projects. • Continuously seek to improve the existing process and controls. • Ensure audit issues are being addressed and solutions provided. • Ensuring daily Key Control Checks are duly performed. • Ensure that all exceptions are reported in accordance to the Escalation policy. • Constant review of process documentation to ensure timely update new processes. • Highlight any suspicious trades in accordance to the anti-Money Laundering policy. KEY RELATIONSHIPS • Traders and sales personnel from the respective business. • In-country settlement team and CRG. • Various custody agents • Related depts e.g., Product Control, finance, etc • External customers KEY MEASURABLES • Achieving Objectives • Compliance • Performance Matrix• AUTHORITIES Delegated authority to perform the following functions: • Inquiry • Input • Authorisation /jobs/banking-and-financial-services/operations/511148-collateral-settlements-analyst.html2011-11-24T00:00:00.000Z2012-05-15T10:00:03.000ZRobert WaltersA global finacial company is recruiting for candidates for the following team. Global Derivative Operations is responsible for ensuring all asset classes of OTC Derivatives, namely Interest Rate, Equity, Government Bond and Foreign Exchange are controlled and settled in an efficient and cost effective manner. Departmental functions include payment and funding procedures, rate resetting, nostro and brokerage reconciliation, collateral management, strategic product support and client valuations. The department is proactive in implementing state of the art systems and procedures to support our OTC Derivative asset classes in London, North America and Asia Pacific, participating in leading edge industry initiatives. Our goal is to lead our peer group in implementing straight through processing for the OTC Derivative business while maintaining a low cost centre of excellence to support our global client base. Main Function Develop and manage operational relationships with our premier clients through pro-active reconciliation of pre-settlement of payments/receipts with each premier client. Monitoring and calculation of projected funding requirements across the regions. Main Duties • Source and perform call back of SSIs of clients where there incorrect or missing SSIs. • Responsible for the effective management and resolution of discrepancies of payments/receipts with clients. • Provide acurate funding projection to the desk to cover all the trader positions in the market . • Investigate and resolve all differences in a timely manner with clients. • Liaise with the Desk, Sales team, Trade Support, Confirmations and other departments to resolve client queries. • Manage and effectively resolve all incoming queries from premier clients within a pre-agreed time-frame. • Contribute to the specification and testing of improvements for all systems and processes. • Uphold the controls and procedures for the team, review and update as necessary. • Cross train on all functions performed within the team and across the department. Person Requirements • Degree Educated with 2-3 years experience in an OTC Derivatives environment. • Experience gained in High Volume House and client service environment. • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel • Excellent verbal and written skills. Fluent in English. • Highly numerate with analytical problem solving ability. • Exposure to DTCC Payments Reconciliation Service. • Results Driven. • Ability to multi-task and “think outside the box”. • Commitment and loyalty to the brand. • Self Starter / Ambitious. • Willingness to take on responsibility. • Confidence to deal with both external and internal clients. • Attention to detail /jobs/banking-and-financial-services/operations/510670-derivatives-analyst.html2011-11-22T00:00:00.000Z2012-05-15T09:59:35.000ZRobert WaltersA leading financial services provider is looking for candidates for the following role. Fund Administrator - Investment Control Reporting to the Relationship Manager, the post holder will be responsible for fund administration work specifically linked to a globally significant Real Estate client. Position is within State Street’s Alternative Investment Solutions department in Singapore. Responsibilities Day-to-Day Fund Administration 􀂃 Facilitate investment acquisition on-boarding process including liaison with client and JV partners; 􀂃 Facilitate investment disposition process including review of accounting treatment (support provided) and deal documentation; 􀂃 Preparation of information for funding process for acquisitions, contributions and entity level expenses; 􀂃 Liaison and review of quarterly reporting process; 􀂃 Preparation and reconciliation of information for quarterly reporting process; 􀂃 Preparation and reconciliation of information for valuation process; 􀂃 Providing support to the Financial Statement review process including reconciliation of information and review of narrative reports; 􀂃 Lead investment level audit process and facilitate communication between auditor and client team; 􀂃 Preparation of data for tax reporting packs; 􀂃 Internal filing of fund documentation; 􀂃 Review all fund documentation to ensure all statutory and corporate governance requirements are met before any fund transactions are approved; 􀂃 Assist with the cash reconciliation process; 􀂃 Assist in the filling out of control sheets for all core processes; Payments / Cash Management 􀂃 Input, verify, process and confirm execution of all payment instructions; 􀂃 Complete cash payment control sheets to ensure all procedures have been followed, supporting confirmations documented and liaise with managers/supervisors for control sheet sign-off; 􀂃 Track the availability of State Street authorized personnel and obtain their approval for client payments; 􀂃 Ensure internal/external queries and incorrect/rejected payments are investigated and resolved in a timely manner; 􀂃 Plan and monitor the volume of transactions to ensure potential bottlenecks during peak-periods are identified in advance; In addition to the duties listed above, the post-holder may be requested to perform any other ad hoc duties or projects. Requirements The individual must have minimum of two years relevant experience in fund or company administration and/or fund accounting. Preference will be given if the applicant has real estate related experience. Treasury or bank back office experience, processing manual and electronic international and cross border payments also considered beneficial. Computer skills will include Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel and internet banking platforms. The post-holder will require excellent administrative and organizational skills, and be able to work efficiently under pressure and to tight deadlines. The role will require the individual to be a team player, possessing excellent oral and written communication skills. /jobs/accountancy-and-finance/project-accounting-analysis/508080-fund-administrator.html2011-11-11T00:00:00.000Z2012-05-15T09:59:17.000ZRobert WaltersRECRUITMENT CONSULTANT (ENGINEERING) Sales/Recruitment Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Industrial Listed on the London Stock Exchange in 1985, Robert Walters (RW) is a global executive search firm with 46 offices in 22 countries. With aggressive expansion plans across Asia Pacific, RW has been in Singapore since 1997 with over 80 staff in various divisions across Accountancy and Finance, Sales and Marketing, Financial Services, Information Technology, Supply Chain, Human Resources, Secretarial and Business Support as well as Engineering. The RW brand stands for innovation, vision and leadership in the global recruitment business. Job Responsibilities: • To recruit for Engineering/Technical positions within industries such as Oil & Gas, Chemicals and Industrial sectors • Broadly, your role will involve the full spectrum of business development, account management and candidate research • Play a lead role in handling client development and deals origination • Partner our clients in delivering regional corporate talent sourcing projects • Intensive Search (networking & headhunting) for suitable candidates, including identification, assessment and presentation against client requirements • Maintain a network and build relationships with middle to senior level personnel from the relevant industries • Provide appropriate, professional and accurate counsel to candidates pertaining to their potential career progression & development Key Requirements: • Individuals with three years or more of working experience in sales or having prior recruitment experience preferred. • Excellent English with good communication and interpersonal skills • A natural flair and ability to interact at senior executive levels • Inquisitive and perceptive mind will be valuable for understanding the clients’ business to provide a high quality of service. • Resourceful and highly motivated • Strong appreciation towards team work with strong sense of accountability • Entrepreneurial and business minded • High EQ and tough mindset with a never say die attitude If you would like to apply for this role or find out more, please contact Wayne Gay on 6228 0216 or email to wayne.gay@robertwalters.com.sg /jobs/human-resources/recruitment-and-resourcing/523430-recruitment-consultant-engineering.html2012-01-20T00:00:00.000Z2012-05-15T05:07:09.000ZRobert WaltersShort Description: Our client is a leading bank looking for a Treasury Credit and Market risk applications developer & support on a 5 months contract Career level: Junior Job Description Identify and propose IT solutions to handle systems relating to Treasury credit risk and market risk applications Drive requirements gathering as well as finding the most suited design/solution to meet business needs Deliver and support enhancements relating to Treasury Credit and Market risk applications Work with team to develop reports and interfaces according to business needs The candidate is expected to work closely, and communicate effectively, with internal users as well as external suppliers and vendors. Capable of handling a large group of users & delivering regional needs Willing to handle BAU application support Requirements Experience / competencies in the following areas are required: Technical experience in Financial Services Industry (especially in Treasury / Credit and Market Risk Management domain) Have strong experience in applications design/development Have delivered initiatives relating to Treasury related or credit/market risk applications Strong IT knowledge in design/development tools (especially in Java and Unix shell scripts) Good understanding of Treasury and Investment Products Good knowledge in trading systems servicing the various functions like front office trading, risk management Experience with Murex or MLC is preferred. Experience with CMMI processes and documentation is preferred. The candidate should possess the following qualities: Good oral and written communication skills. Good with presentation and experienced in building business case for technology solutions Sound knowledge of banking. Good teamwork and inter-relationship skills. Organised and systematic. Open-minded, able to think out-of-the-box, and able to address problems in an effective and efficient way, with good problem-solving skills. At least 4 years of related working experience necessary in Treasury IT in the capacity of senior developer / analyst If you would like to apply for this role or find out more, please apply online or contact Robert Walters on +65-62280200 or itcontracting@robertwalters.com.sg. /jobs/information-technology/support/550302-treasury-credit-and-market-risk-applications-developer-support-5-months-contract.html2012-05-13T23:00:00.000Z2012-05-14T08:55:47.000ZRobert Walters SENIOR CREDIT ANALYST Location: Singapore Our client is an established brand name in the commodities field with significant global presence. They are looking for a dynamic and experienced credit professional to join their regional team in Singapore. _______________________________________________________________________________ Job Responsibilities: • Acting within delegated authority from the Regional Credit Manager, this position will have the responsibility for due diligence and analysis for the establishment of credit grades and limits for all counterparties within the Asia region. • Responsible for assessing credit risk for complex transactions and issuing approvals or recommending alternative strategies. • Review the residual risk reports to ensure that all counter-party activities in Asia is within limits and provide remedial action or exception requests to the Regional Credit Manager or Global Head of Credit / Risk Committee for those significantly over their limit. • Liaise with and coordinate with other Commodities Credit personnel globally on common counter-parties and exposures. Work closely with other support functions (execution, trade finance, insurance, accounting) • Responsible for updating and maintaining updated customer data in Asia Region in the Credit Risk Information System. • Responsible for notifying the team of any potential, possible or actual defaults or problem accounts; updating default and major risk files. • Assist with Regional Credit Policy issues or other projects; preparation of Risk Committee requests for those transactions in Asia region requiring approval. Requirements: • Degree in Accounting / Finance. • Minimum 7 years with credit evaluation and financial statement analysis in the credit department of a commodity trading or agribusiness firm, financial institution or commercial bank. • Ability to analyze financial statements and assess transactional and corporate risk. • Must be willing to make decisions to establish credit limits for customers and recommend financing options/alternatives • Knowledge of the daily operations of credit functions and available credit tools (e.g.. D&B reports) to assess/evaluate credit and/or use to develop applications to support credit processes and establish limits or recommend approval • Ability to determine appropriate action on past due accounts – manage problem accounts. Proficiency with word processing and spreadsheet software, preferably MS Word and Excel. • Fluent in English; Knowledge in Chinese language is an advantage. If you would like to apply for this role or find out more, please contact Yiling Liu on 6228 5337 or email to yiling.liu@robertwalters.com.sg quoting the Job Reference No. LIY - 533770 /jobs/accountancy-and-finance/business-analysis/550240-senior-credit-analyst.html2012-05-13T23:00:00.000Z2012-05-14T06:57:59.000ZRobert WaltersA leading financial servies company is recruiting for the following candidates •Provide high quality loan administration support to the regional offices (Asia Pacific). Key deliverables: Day-to-day processing: Deliver high quality service/support to internal and external customers (customer focus) by ensuring daily processing activities are carried out in a timely and accurate manner and in compliance with all regulatory and statutory requirements. Some key areas include: •Execute loan administration duties, including new drawdowns, rate fixing, loan rollovers, prepayments and repayments at pre-agreed periods, maintaining accurate records, inputting of deal tickets, limits and manual entries, and checking reports; prepare opening /closing account forms. •Perform agency functions, including disbursing funds, fixing interest rate, acting as paying agent to syndicate members, cascading information to syndicate members, preparing returns to MAS and Inland Revenue; audit confirmation; outgoing faxes. •Prepare and check standby letters of credit, guarantees and performance bonds; keep track of fees payment. •Check and rectify any un-reconciled or un-matched items in Trade Detective (TD) till resolution. •Assist to implement necessary process improvements that will increase the efficiency and quality of the team’s work/ outputs. •Participate in project work (planning, testing, documenting test results etc) when the team undertakes such projects to develop or enhance its processing capabilities. Strategic Plans/ Initiatives Assist the Head and Manager of Lending Operations to formulate and implement strategic plans/ initiatives with the aim of putting in place the elements that are required for the business unit to be able to continually meet changing demands of it as the volumes and complexity of the customers’ businesses increase. Some of these elements include: •An effective Operating Model •Robust Infrastructure (Processing system, in particular) •Technical expertise Essential Experience: •At least 3 years experience working in loans administration is essential for the candidate to understand the fundamentals of trade capture, settlement, reconciliation, market conventions and industry practices. Technical knowledge •Be familiar with the role of an Agent in syndicated lending transactions in the region for various types of debts, including bonds issue, project finance, leverage finance etc •Be familiar with credit and funding and payment workflows and can manage these effectively •Have comprehensive understanding of loan / security documentation pertaining to syndicated transactions Personal Attributes: •Able to appreciate the importance of good customer service •Strong interpersonal and team skills •Excellent written and oral communication skills in English •Able to exercise good judgement and offer flexibility, whilst ensuring governance with local practice •Strong interpersonal skills, must be able to communicate well with people at various levels of the organisation •Confident and self assured •Action and results orientated •Good organisational skills •Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines •Ability to multi task •Must be attentive to detail, proactive and flexible /jobs/banking-and-financial-services/operations/510684-loans-analyst.html2011-11-22T00:00:00.000Z2012-05-11T08:59:47.000ZRobert WaltersA leading banking and financial services company is recruiting for the following candidates. The candidate will need to have a strong track record of successfully managing projects to fruition and possess operational process knowledge. Key to the position is the ability to influence parties at all levels, to negotiate and to question in order to understand the business requirement and then to drive it forwards passionately. The key skills of a role are to: •Work on any particular aspect of the project lifecycle from initiation to implementation and post-project review •Be comfortable with Futures/Options Operations with past processing experience in this area. •Translate specific business knowledge from subject matter experts (SME’s) into clearly articulated and succinct business requirement documents and/or business cases •Solve complex problems across a broad range of disciplines (functional as well as project-orientated) •Work well in a team and with other teams globally. •Adapt to change quickly, be it the focus of a project or the workload or content of a particular day •Constructively challenge processes, approaches, attitudes, where this will result in improvement •Identify risks, assess and quantify their impact, and develop actions or plans that mitigate those risks manifesting themselves •Understand, define and deliver on set targets, deadlines and deliverables •Have a comprehensive understanding of Operational Control processes •Knowledge of the SFE Australia Securities Exchange. Initiation •May form part of a team that creates an initial project proposal document helping to identify objectives, scope and deliverables. May also assist in the creation of the business case. Delivery •Ensure there is consistency between the business requirements and the solution •Ownership of the Business Solution and any changes to it •Implementation approach and planning •Migration Planning •Test planning and preparation •Test Management •Issue management and resolution •Define & delivering training requirements •Managing operational implementation activities affected by the infrastructure change •Particular business skills as a subject matter expert (“SME”) in particular products may be required for this role. Personal Attributes •Strong verbal and written communicator. •Drive for results & delivery within the project lifecycle •Attention to detail •Ability to work on multiple disciplines within the project lifecycle •Excellent Teamwork skills./jobs/banking-and-financial-services/operations/506066-business-analyst.html2011-11-03T00:00:00.000Z2012-05-11T08:59:17.000ZRobert WaltersA leading multinational financial investment company is recruiting for the below position. FI and Equity Derivatives Documentation Analyst The Transaction Management team currently consists of 20 team members from diverse cultural backgrounds, possessing varying degrees of experience. With continuous growth to support an increasingly demanding business within an ever changing environment, this is a dynamic and enthusiastic team thriving for excellence. Key Candidate Responsibilities • Receive and check incoming confirmations for a wide range of Derivative products. • Work well within a team to ensure trades are comped within our Service Level Agreement with the Business. • Identify and investigate any Queries discovered during the checking of incoming confirmations and assist with MIS when required. • Responding quickly and efficiently to Front Office and Client Queries and solving their problems in a professional, timely and efficient manner. • Encourage clear and open communication channels within the Team. • Develop positive working relationships with the various internal customers (e.g. MO, FO, Legal, FMO sites). • Raise any issues with Team Leaders or Supervisors should they arise as part of BAU. • Heavy involvement with project initiatives and UAT to help improve the Documentation systems. • Management of operational risks within the daily BAU processes • Developing and implementing of innovative solutions, providing value added support to new markets and new products. • Continually seeking new opportunities for improvement for personal and professional development within the team and across the bank. • Actively participate in rotation exercises to gain a wider understanding of the banks products. Key Candidate Requirements • Ideally have minimum 1 year’s proven experience in a transaction documentation environment preferably covering a wide range of Derivatives products. • Experience with ISDA template transactional level documentation and up-to-date awareness and knowledge of current ISDA activities. • Knowledge of ISDA terminology and definitions for all Derivatives to be able to negotiate confirmations independently. • Possess strong communication and inter-personal relationship skills. • Fluent in English (Spoken and Written). Mandarin is advantageous. • Excellent PC skills: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access. • Extremely high attention to detail and a desire to learn and grow within the role. • Ability to meet tight deadlines. • Able to work autonomously, but also be a good team player. • High analytical and problem solving abilities. Key Candidate’s Development • Succession planning of staff’s cross product training across the desk, developing and grooming analysts to become product specialists in Option, Rates, Commodities, Equities and Credit Derivatives • Continuous product trainings/ presentations given from Front Office to facilitate greater understanding of the respective businesses and product knowledge KEY RELATIONSHIPS FOR • Traders and sales personnel from the Derivatives, business. • Local CSG and offshore CSG (Customer Service Group • Legal Department • Related departments e.g., Middle office, Global Documentation • External customers • Other Teams within the DD KEY MEASURABLES • Achieving Objectives • Compliance • Performance Matrix • Audit /jobs/banking-and-financial-services/operations/500116-documentation-analyst.html2011-10-10T23:00:00.000Z2012-05-11T08:58:54.000ZRobert WaltersA leading multinational financial services company is recruiting for the following position Equity Derivatives Settlements Analyst. JOB PURPOSE • To process day-to-day BAU functions within the dept. • End-to-end settlement processing for Equity products KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Confirm via email or telephones with customer • Process trades / Release instructions in payment queue • Reporting of late trades • Liaison with CCASS for trade settlement where required • Send for matching for nostro entries • Investigation on Nostro accounts’ imbalances • Investigate and chase failed trades from c/p • Failed Trade and position Reporting • Snapshot of EOD • Report and record any settlement issues. • Ensure audit and risk control measures for BAU procedures and processes are adhered to. • Report any suspicious trades in accordance to the Anti-Money Laundering Policy. • System testing and UAT where required KEY RELATIONSHIPS FOR • Middle Offices – Hong Kong and London • Securities Services • CCASS • Traders and sales personnel from the respective business. • In-country FMO CC teams, Credit Ops / CMS teams • Control teams – DAU Chennai • Related depts e.g., Product Control, finance, GRH, etc • External counterparties – Banks and FIs KEY MEASURABLES • Achieving Objectives • Compliance • Performance Matrix • Audit /jobs/banking-and-financial-services/operations/500060-equity-derivative-settlement-analyst.html2012-02-28T00:00:00.000Z2012-05-11T08:58:42.000ZRobert WaltersSupport the Head of Operations COO Business Management in Financial Management, Human Capital Management, Management Reporting, Seat Planning, General Administration and automation initiatives undertaken by the team. Work with local, regional as well as global teams across sectors. Job Description Financial Management – support budget preparation, forecast exercises, monthly spent analysis, expense control, static data maintenance, cost allocation, cost transparency reviews. Analyze large amount of financial data and translate into management information. Create simple automated tools; develop and maintain Excel macros Human Capital Management (HCM) – tracks resource changes and movements, budget preparation, forecast exercises, cost centre alignment. Seat planning – translate HCM figures into seat requirements and work with central seat management administrator. Process improvement – seek opportunities in BAU processes; design and implement. Sharepoint administration – supports the department Sharepoint site; conduct periodic refresh of content, access administration. Coordinate and prepare senior management presentation materials Person Requirements AVP Role. 6 – 10 years of experience in financial industry (banking, insurance); preferably worked in consulting/ accounting firms in early part of career. Ideally with knowledge of investment banking Operations (middle office/ back office). Technical knowledge – advance user of MS Excel Macros/ VBA MicroSoft Office applications (Word, Excel & Powerpoint) Outlook Experience in managing small to mid scale projects Articulate; effective influencing and negotiation skills. Produced succinct management information for senior management as well as other stakeholder groups. Worked effectively with different regions, locations, culture, corporate level and departments to obtain required information to progress projects till completion. A delivery-focused and resourceful individual, willing to go the extra mile to ensure deliverables are completed on time and accurate. Savvy in escalating issues as well as managing escalations. Worked well as a team Banking Finance, Economic or Business Management bachelor degree /jobs/banking-and-financial-services/operations/549938-business-management-support.html2012-05-10T23:00:00.000Z2012-05-11T08:37:30.000ZRobert WaltersSAP Analyst Programmer (MM/SD) Business Registration Number: 199706961E EA Licence No. 03C5451 Company Information: • Our client is a leading offshore marine support services provider. They are a leading provider of service vessels to the expanding offshore oil and gas industry across South-East Asia, Australia and the Middle East. The company is headquartered in Singapore and has been operating through its predecessor entities since the 1970s. • Due to expansion, they are currently in need of SAP Analyst Programmer for MM / SD. Key Responsibilities: • Substantial experience working on maintenance and enhancement for Material Management (MM), Sales and Distributions (SD) within the organization and its subsidiaries; • Initiate and implement improvements in MM, SD and PS modules; • Good knowledge of Supply Chain Management (SCM) process, and able to advise users on best practices and SAP system configuration; • Have a systematic and analytical way of thinking; • Strong stakeholder engagement, ability to work with both technical teams and business users; • Strong process re-engineering, requirements gathering, documentation, gap analysis, ‘as is’ and ‘to be ‘skills • Experience in Offshore and Marine sector is preferred. Key Requirements: • Minimum degree in IT or Computer Science; • 3 to 5 years of solid experience in SAP systems; • Strong functional knowledge in MM and SD modules; • Strong project management skills and process oriented; • Preferably rolled out SAP projects in the past; • Knowledge in ABAP programming would be an advantage; • Highly analytical and good communication skills (oral and written). Interested applicants should email their CV to sheryl.elnar@robertwalters.com.sg, quoting Ref. No. SEZ/534130. Alternatively, to find out more about this opportunity, please contact Sheryl Elnar at (65)6228 0225./jobs/information-technology/testing-and-training/549912-sap-analyst-programmer-mm-sd.html2012-05-10T23:00:00.000Z2012-05-11T07:49:11.000ZRobert WaltersACCOUNTS PAYABLE & RECEIVABLES EXECUTIVE Location: Singapore Our client is an established name in the industry with aggressive plans to expand their operations. To support this business need, they are now seeking an aspiring Accounts Executive to join their team Job Responsibilities: * Ensure that all purchase invoices are received, updated and paid timely * Prepare sales invoices for deliveries made * Co-ordinate with operations to resolve invoicing issues * Follow up on all outstanding invoices to ensure that payments are received timely * Manage intercompany transactions with other subsidiaries within the group * Manage petty cash * Prepare payment instruction to the banks * Perform backup for secretary * Involve in other miscellaneous projects and ad-hoc assignments Key Requirements: * Diploma in accounting or relevant profession qualification * 3-5 years of relevant Payroll, AP and AR experience * Experience with the management of foreign currencies * Keen attention to details, hands-on, meticulous, and proactive * Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines * Excellent team player with strong interpersonal skills and positive work attitude If you would like to apply for this role or find out more, please contact Charmian Kwan on 6228 0251 or email to secretarial@robertwalters.com.sg quoting the Job Reference No. CKN-532760 /jobs/accountancy-and-finance/accounts-payable-receivable/549866-accounts-payable-receivables-executive.html2012-05-10T23:00:00.000Z2012-05-11T06:27:54.000ZRobert Walters FINANCE DIRECTOR Location: Singapore Report to : Reporting to CFO ________________________________________________________________________________ Responsibilities: • Manage and oversee the group (1) Management Reporting,(2) Financial Planning and (3) Project Accounting/ Capital Expenditure function • Lead the co-ordination of annual budget and forecasting for corporate reporting • Provide financial partnership to the Business Units and Line of Businesses across Singapore operations • Provide strategic input and guidance to Business Units and Line of Businesses heads in support of business decision making and new business initiatives • Lead monthly sales review and develop KPI(s) to help monitor and drive business performance • Develop annual operating plan and half yearly review and advice on the business on variance • Continually review the business and leverage existing scorecards and analysis to assist management decision making and improve understanding of issues • Develop and shape new / existing processes, business and IT initiatives • Manage and lead a team of 30 members Requirements: • At least 12 years of relevant experience • Accountancy background with a CPA preferred • Experienced in complicated Management Reporting and be comfortable with unstructured and ambiguous environment • Demonstrated good leadership • Ability to provide multiple views from angle of BU (Sales) & LOB (Delivery) • Ability to anticipate brewing problems/ business changes risks while having direct reports overseeing day to day operations • Exposure to big and complex environment preferable from a IT industry • Applicants must have experience of managing large teams. If you would like to apply for this role or find out more, please contact Caroline Owen on 6228 0229 or email to caroline.owen@robertwalters.com.sg quoting the Job Reference No. EOW - 533180 /jobs/accountancy-and-finance/finance-director-cfo/549862-finance-director.html2012-05-10T23:00:00.000Z2012-05-11T06:12:54.000ZRobert WaltersRegional Payroll Manager Location: Singapore A leading financial services organisation, this institution offers an exhaustive product range to multinational corporations, small to medium enterprises, and individuals around the World. Responsibilities: -develop, implement and maintain processes to support the outsourced payroll function in Singapore -define and shape the service delivery model in partnership with key stakeholders to support payroll implementation -lead and manage payroll operations, covering data support, controls, payroll accounting and tax services -manage the payroll team to strengthen performance of existing operations and enable continuous growth -provide solutions to payroll and process issues based on sound judgment and -reasoning -participate in the budget process, understand and be responsible for cost-effective expense control of the payroll unit Requirements: -seven years’ hands-on payroll experience, including three years’ team management experience -experience with SAP is advantageous -commitment to process improvement and best practices implementation -track record of demonstrating analytical and diagnostic skills in information management -a history of customer service excellence -ability to work in an environment where compliance with processes and procedures is of the utmost importance Interested applicants should email their CV to Justin Lim at justin.lim@robertwalters.com.sg or call (65) 6228 0218 quoting Ref. No. BDK-529950. Business Registration Number: 199706961E Licence: 03C5451 /jobs/human-resources/human-resources-administration/549856-regional-payroll-manager.html2012-05-10T23:00:00.000Z2012-05-11T05:48:57.000Z