You will analyse and be responsible for reporting the SingTel Group’s overseas joint ventures/associates (“JVs”) financial and business performance; and to partner the country business managers to help grow the region’s overall contribution to the SingTel Group.

This is a hands-on role and will encompass the following in respect of the assigned regional countries/portfolio:

• Financial Reporting - Monthly/Quarterly/Annual reporting of the business performance, including preparation of statutory/management reports, analysis of the business & financial trends, outlook, issues and management of accounting/audit related matters.
• Performance Analysis – monitor KPIs & progress towards targets, analyse performance against competitors/industry, provide suggestions on enhancing business performance & actions to be taken.
• Target Setting/Budgets/Forecasts – evaluation/review of budgets & forecasts, and recommend appropriate performance targets.
• Benchmarking/Database - develop and maintain benchmarks/database for revenue/cost KPIs, diagnose gaps and identify areas for operational improvement.
• Valuation/Impairment reviews – develop valuation models; conduct initial feasibility & regular asset impairment reviews for investments.
• Investor Relations – assist in the communication of the group’s strategy & business performance, including addressing investors/shareholders views/concerns, and preparation of market/stock exchange disclosures.
• Business Management & Development – provide strategic guidance & advice to Business Managers on key financial issues including review of board papers/business cases; provide start up financial support/due diligence for potential new businesses including consultancy projects & interim management services.
• Any other adhoc duties, project work, etc as assigned.

Requirements:

• 5-8 years of relevant commercial and audit experience, of which 2-3 years relevant commercial experience in the areas of financial planning that supports the realizing of business objectives, financial analysis to understand key business drivers and provide financial advice to management.
• Qualified CPA, preferably with experience in equity accounting.
• Good understanding of Accounting, Financial, Regulatory and Tax requirements.
• Knowledge of telecommunication business/industry will be advantageous.
• Possess strong business acumen and financial analysis skills.
• Knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems; proficiency in Microsoft software such as Excel and Powerpoint.
• Organized, detailed and proactive; able to work independently in a complex and fast-paced environment; able to work under pressure to meet tight timelines when required.
• Strong team-player with ability to work across cultures, and build rapport and collaborative working relationships with all levels.
• Possess good written and spoken communication skills; ability to converse in Asian languages e.g. Bahasa will be an advantage.
• Willingness to travel at short notice and to work in emerging economies.