Singapore Job Openings
GAM Investments
Head of Finance - Asia
FULL TIME
October 22, 2024
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GAM is one of the world’s leading independent asset managers. We provide differentiated active investment solutions and products for institutions, financial intermediaries and private investors.
Together we share a common set of values rooted in teamwork, integrity, entrepreneurial flair and professional excellence.
Our employees are our most valuable asset. Being able to offer an attractive work environment where talented minds from various backgrounds are keen to work is key to the long-term success of our company. We firmly believe in the importance of maintaining the open culture of a small company, aiming to avoid bureaucracy and encouraging a flexible, accessible and hands-on working style across the Group. In turn, our people reward us with their loyalty.
Function:
Finance
Department:
Financial Control - UK
Purpose
Direct and monitor the financial performances of GAM offices located in the Asia Pacific region to ensure it adheres to the organisation's overall business goals and strategy.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
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Manage the monthly financial and management reporting duties for Asia, including Singapore, Hong Kong & Japan
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Monitor and provide input to corporate's financial performance to ensure it adheres to the organisation's overall business goals and strategy, and improve financial efficiency;
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Maintain proper accounting and management reporting systems to provide timely and accurate financial and management information on the Company and other offices in the region;
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Support regional strategies with a financial lens
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Partner across the region to ensure consistency across locations
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Ensure all corporate transactions are properly and accurately accounted for;
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Ensure all regulatory returns and government statistical surveys are properly and accurately prepared;
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Efficient tax planning and timely tax compliance;
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Establish and maintain regulatory reports to meet local regulations and legislations
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Engage with internal and external stakeholders to manage the restructuring projects in Asia (in particular the wind-down/liquidation of the Hong Kong business)
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Manage statutory auditors and internal auditor to ensure smooth completion of group financial audit
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Collaborate with global team to oversee centralised AP, AR and procurement functions
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Recognise potential risks that pose negative impact on the business and assist the group management to review management plans to minimise the risks
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Co-ordinate with other GAM offices to formulate accounting policies and procedures
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Provide local support for HR and Corporate Services related enquiries
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Oversight of third-party accounting firm in Japan
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Other duties may be assigned from time to time depending on the strategic and operational needs of the organisation, and will be communicated in a timely manner.
Qualifications & Experience
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University graduate and ideally should be CA/CPA/ACCA qualified.
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10+ years post qualification experience working for a multi-national organisation (with 5 years of experience in the fund management industry)
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Strong knowledge of accounting standards (SFRS / IFRS)
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Ability to balance local v regional requirements and work effectively in a matrixed organisation
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Experience in cross border billing / recharges / processes/ financial systems and finance databases
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Regional experience managing Japan is preferred
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Fluency in English
Personal Attributes
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Act with honesty and integrity
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Conscientious and accurate
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Creative and entrepreneurial
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Proactive and able to look at the big picture
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Firm business judgement
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Work independently with a strong sense of ownership
Benefits
GAM offers a comprehensive range of benefits and performance-based compensation, along with a variety of lifestyle and family benefits to promote well-being in and out of the workplace. These benefits vary according to local market conditions. Please contact the local Human Resources team for further details.
Employing Company/ies:
GAM Investments (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
Reporting to:
Head of Financial Control UK, US and Asia
Contract:
Permanent
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