Senior Executive, Finance (Business Partnering)

Responsibilities

Business Partnering (Audit)

• Oversee progress billing for audit engagements to ensure timely and accurate invoicing

• Monitor work-in-progress (WIP) and billing positions, and follow up on outstanding items with engagement teams
• Prepare and review receivables ageing reports and support collection efforts
• Identify billing inefficiencies and receivables risks, and recommend corrective actions
• Support initiatives to improve cash flow, billing discipline, and engagement recovery rates

• Oversee the creation and maintenance of engagement codes and project setups
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of operational data across NetSuite and OpenAir (e.g. client details, project status, billing records)
• Support invoicing processes and engagement lifecycle management
• Perform regular data reviews to ensure completeness prior to billing and reporting
• Drive improvements in system utilisation, reporting efficiency, and data quality

Financial Reporting & Controls

• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of accounting entries related to audit operations
• Prepare monthly management reports, including performance dashboards and status reports
• Support year-end reporting and group reporting requirements
• Perform balance sheet reviews and intercompany reconciliations where required
• Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and internal reporting requirements

Process Improvement & Governance

• Identify opportunities to streamline finance and audit-related processes
• Support the implementation of internal controls and governance frameworks
• Enhance reporting tools and automation (e.g. Excel-based dashboards) to improve efficiency
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen financial visibility and operational effectiveness

Requirements

• Diploma in accountancy or finance related disciplines
• Minimum 4 years of relevant working experience
• Meticulous and analytical with numbers
• Well-versed in accounting transactions in accordance to accounting standards
• Experience in NetSuite / OpenAir Oracle would be an advantage
• Advanced MS Excel knowledge, with demonstrated ability to organize data is preferred
• Independent and self-motivated
• Good team player