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Vice President, Spend Management, P2P (Japanese Speaking)

Job title: Vice President, Spend Management, P2P (Japanese Speaking)
Location: Singapore
Specialisation: Accounting & Finance
Salary: SGD 120,000 - 180,000 (Annual)
Reference: PR/093731
Contact details: Mei Kamioka
Contact email: mei.kamioka@jac-recruitment.com
Job published: May 10, 2024 15:55
Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Client Profile
Our client is a multinational investment bank with a track record of more than a decade. They are a leading global financial institution that delivers a broad range of financial services to a large and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions governments and individuals. 

Job Responsibilities: 

  • Oversee the team managing third party operating expense payments for APAC entities including vender profile set up and invoice processing in SAP payment platforms across the Procure to Pay functions
  • Acquire in depth understanding of the regulations, tax handling and accounting controls in multiple jurisdictions in Asia associated with vendor/ employees’ travel & expense payments
  • Ensure that the team identifies problems and control gaps and come up with innovative solutions to mitigate risks
  • Drive & manage process transformation initiatives & projects to enhance operating efficiencies & controls within the processes
  • Manage business escalations and conflicts/complex issues in a timely manner
  • Build relationships with stakeholders at all levels across different regions and divisions
  • Exhibit confidence in communicating in a variety of forums, sessions, presentations, training sessions and townhalls
  • Analyze data to identify the trend/root cases in order to effectively engage the stakeholders to address problems and opportunities for improvements


Job Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree with 8-15 years’ experience in relevant profiles
  • Fluency in Japanese for business context (reading, writing and spoken) in order to liaise with Japanese clientele.
  • Proven record of managing conflicts/complex issues with strong leadership and problem-solving skills 
  • Experience in leading a team to oversee day-to-day operations and coaching/mentoring others
  • Committed, driven and self-motivated individual who constantly aim to improve the processes and enhance controls
  • Ability to lead across team members and drive assignments to completion
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal (written and verbal) skills, strong attention to detail
  • Knowledge and experience in accounts payable, invoice processing, and vendor management
  • ERP knowledge, implementation & transformation experience on SAP (Concur, Ariba, Fieldglass, S4/HANA)
  • Ability to multi-task & deliver under pressure
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
  • Hands on experience in end-to-end GL activities, month-end activities (accruals, sub-ledger / general ledger posting and reconciliations) is an added advantage
     

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Appreciate your understanding. Candidates require visa need not to apply.

EA: JAC Recruitment Pte. Ltd.
EA Licence: 90C3026 
EA Personnel: R24123855
EA Personnel Name: Mei Kamioka

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