Strategic Planning & Finance Manager (6 months) #MSN

Essential Duties: 1. Handling full set of accounting functions for the Company. 2. Maintaining of a proper and efficient general ledger including fixed assets, account payables and account receivables sub-ledgers. 3. Supervising daily cash flow and related activities for the Company. 4. Production of an accurate and timely periodic financial, management and performance reports. 5. Ensuring conformance and compliance to the Company's financial policies and all statutory and accepted account standards. 6. Liaising with auditors and tax advisors on tax matters; including planning, computation and ensuring prompt and accurate tax submissions. 7. Performing bank and key account reconciliations timely. 8. Manage or support key projects at departmental and cross-departmental level. 9. Any other ad-hoc tasks assigned by the superior/s from time to time. Qualification/Experience/Requirements: • Degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent professional qualifications • Minimum 5 years working experience in financial services (insurance, investment banking, finance, unit trust management or asset management) • Responsible for month end closing activities, reviewing, analysing transactions, general ledger accounts, intercompany and company expenditures. • Strong knowledge in management accounting and double entries. • Strong knowledge of MS Office Applications – MS Excel (advance level), MS Word and MS Power Point. • Knowledge/experience in Sun and/or Oracle Accounting system would be an added advantage. • Good analytical, problem-solving skills and resourceful. • Must be independent, initiative, and have high level of integrity. • Result oriented and proactive. • Organised and accurate. • Familiar with financial and capital markets and instruments. • Strong interpersonal skills and able to interact with people at all levels. • Team player with the ability to coach and educate others.