[What the role is]

[LTA-FIN] ASSISTANT MANAGER, FINANCIAL REPORTING & GOVERNANCE

[What you will be working on]

You will be part of Financial Reporting & Governance Division in the LTA Finance Group, which oversees timely and effective financial accounting, robust financial controls and governance, cost allocation and recovery for financial sustainability, and financial governance of LTA subsidiaries.

As part of a dynamic finance team undergoing financial transformation, this position will play an active role in shaping our financial processes.

Your key responsibilities include:

a) Contribute as a key member in the accounts closing activities, audit schedules preparation & reconciliations, cost allocation and recovery, subsidiary financials, financial reporting and analysis

b) Play an active role in the financial transformation journey through the implementation of a new finance system - this includes participating in system design discussions, and contributing to the development and documentation of Standard Operating Procedures. You are expected to review existing processes, challenge legacy workflows, and propose redesigned or enhanced processes that better leverage the capabilities of the new system

c) Lead and perform extensive User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and end-to-end testing as part of the financial system transformation, including the meticulous preparation of test scenarios, execution of test cases, documentation of results, and follow-through on defect resolution to ensure the new system meets business and operational requirements before go-live

d) Drive continuous improvement of work processes and operational procedures by identifying inefficiencies, analysing root causes, and recommending practical solutions - including the use of end-user tools such as Robotic Process Automation and AI - to improve accuracy, efficiency and controls and

e) Support change management efforts including conducting briefings and training to facilitate smooth adoption of new systems and processes across the division, and handle ad hoc projects and responsibilities as and when required.

[What we are looking for]

Knowledge in Accountancy or equivalent professional qualification.
Preferably at least 2 years of relevant working experience in Accounting/Audit.
Meticulous and proficient in Microsoft Office such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Knowledge or experience in analytics or automation (Python / UiPath) is a plus.
Good interpersonal and communication skills, resourceful and able to work independently.
Strong analytical skills, resourceful, self-driven and a good team player.
Ability to interact with officers of different backgrounds and management at all levels.

As part of the shortlisting process for the role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and / or undergo further assessment.