Finance Analyst, Controlling

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Campus, IL, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Edtech
The Role
Manage general ledger activities, account reconciliations, month- and year-end closings, and financial reporting. Maintain controls and compliance, handle fixed asset accounting and tax filings, support audits, and participate in system implementations and process improvements. Collaborate across teams to ensure accurate financial data and reporting.
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Key Responsibilities:

  • Financial Reporting/ Closing:
    • Manage the general ledger, including posting journal entries, maintaining chart of accounts, and accurate transaction coding.
    • Conduct regular GL account reconciliations to validate balances and promptly rectify any disparities.
    • Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules
    • Prepare accurate and timely financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
    • Assist in gathering financial information requested by internal/external auditors and regulators.
    • Monitor and assess the impact of financial trends on the organization’s financial stability.
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather financial data and ensure completeness and accuracy in reporting.
  • Control and Compliance:
    • Ensure compliance to financial regulations and adherence with local and international accounting standards.
    • Establish and maintain robust financial controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
  • Fixed Asset Management:
    • Manage fixed asset accounting, including capitalization, depreciation, disposals, and asset transfers.
    • Maintain accurate and up-to-date fixed asset registers and perform periodic asset verification exercises.
    • Ensure compliance with group asset management policies and reporting requirements.
  • Tax Planning and Compliance:
    • Support the preparation and timely filing of corporate tax returns and related submissions.
    • Liaise with external tax advisors to ensure compliance and identify opportunities to optimize the company’s tax position.
  • Ad Hoc Projects:
    • Participating in special projects and initiatives as assigned, such as, system implementations, or process improvement.
    • Support development and maintenance of an efficient financial system

 

Qualifications:

  • Degree in Accountancy or a recognized professional qualification (e.g., CA, ACCA) accredited by ISCA.
  • Minimum 3 to 5 years relevant experience.
  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Analytical, detail-oriented, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
  • Proficiency in financial systems (e.g., SAP)

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Skills Required

  • Degree in Accountancy or recognized professional qualification (CA, ACCA) accredited by ISCA
  • Minimum 3 to 5 years relevant experience
  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting standards, and regulatory requirements
  • Experience managing general ledger, journal entries, chart of accounts, and reconciliations
  • Experience with month-end and year-end closing and preparing financial statements
  • Experience in fixed asset accounting including capitalization, depreciation, disposals, and asset registers
  • Support for corporate tax preparation and liaison with external tax advisors
  • Analytical, detail-oriented, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
  • Proficiency in financial systems (e.g., SAP)
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The Company
HQ: Singapore
674 Employees
Year Founded: 1964

What We Do

The Singapore Institute of Management (SIM) is one of the region’s leading education and lifelong learning institutions, recognised for empowering individuals and enterprises to thrive across life stages through learning. Seeded by the Singapore Economic Development Board in 1964, SIM has been leading in the development of work and industry skills for Singapore’s growth.    Through harnessing new knowledge, skills and technology, SIM provides skills-based learning experiences that enable students, professionals, and enterprises to Learn for Life and Thrive for Life.     SIM achieves this through SIM Global Education (SIM GE) and SIM Academy. SIM Global Education focuses on higher education pathways and SIM Academy focuses on Professional Development (PD) and Enterprise Solutions (ES) for career transitions and advancements, and integrated learning solutions for enterprises

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