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VP, FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYSIS LEAD REGIONAL DECISION SUPPORT Banking. Singapore based. Competitive VP level package. Due to expansion in this top tier bank’s FP&A team, they are looking for a senior team member. Acting as a business partner to senior management, you’ll provide value-add financial support and analysis and MI to assist in the decision making process. You will be the main point of contact for senior management for financial support (revenue and costs) and production of accurate, professional, timely and value-add MI. As a qualified accountant, you have solid knowledge of financial products, experience in financial planning and analysis and have the ability to produce value-add analysis/MI and converse with senior management. You will also need to be client focused with the ability to effectively build relationships, understand and appreciate client requirements/perspectives and consistently strive to add value and exceed expectations. Effective communication skills are a must. With seven to ten years experience, you have strong FP&A skills, ideally gained within investment banking. Contact Grant Torrens at grant.torrens@hays.com.sg or +65 6303 0150.
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SENIOR BROKER FORGE LASTING BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS Singapore based. High visibility role. Excellent potential for career development. This extremely dynamic, specialist, international insurance broker handles both wholesale and reinsurance business from their global offices. They are experiencing a period of rapid growth in the Singapore office and as such have a career opportunity for a Senior Broker to develop new and existing relationships with underwriters across the globe. You will be liaising with regional management and reporting directly to the COO on successful completion of new and renewal business. Your main accountabilities will include developing your property lines technical knowledge, maintaining existing client relationships, developing new business relationships, effectively communicating with underwriters and assisting in organisational development. To succeed you will hold a relevant professional insurance qualification, preferably LLMIT or similar and have a minimum of five years experience as an insurance broker within the APAC region, preferably handling property, marine or liability business. Only fluent Mandarin speakers will be considered. Contact Christian Fischbach at christian.fischbach@hays.com.sg or +65 6303 0724.
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Kelly Selection The GMP Group Capita Group Robert Walters Career Expert SMU In the news
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A View from the Top An interview with Trudy Fawcett IPS Group NTU Drake Vertical Talent Dow Jones
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Aventis Olive Tree International Search Chris Consulting Headhunt Networking Party Morgan Mckinley
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SKILFUL & VERSATILE CONTRACT MANAGER MANAGE FINANCIAL & BUSINESS PERFORMANCE Global IT services leader. Singapore based. Attractive remuneration package. This world leading communications services provider assists multi-site organisations to master the complexity of business communication. Their global services business provides a range of specialist network-centric propositions and practices high performance networking, outsourcing services, applications management managed services and business transformation. With 37,000 people in 53 countries, skilled in business and process transformation, change and project management, solutions design and innovation, they deliver their services in more than 170 countries. In this client facing role you will be responsible for contract management, developing strategic growth on outsourced contracts, managing the financial performance and being accountable for delivering the end to end service for the contract. While you maintain and develop customer relationships at a senior level, you will also retain customer satisfaction while delivering contract commitments within cost, scope and time targets. You will lead and provide directions and guidance to the project and regularly report to the governance steering committees.
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REGIONAL RECRUITMENT MANAGER HIRE FUTURE TALENT FOR APAC Global pharmaceuticals. Attracting and retaining the best talent. $100k-$130k This global pharmaceutical organisation has ambitious growth plans for Asia Pacific. They are recruiting for an Asia Pacific Resourcing Manager to effectively coordinate all recruitment for the region in line with internal recruitment policies and procedures. Reporting into the Global Director for Recruitment, based in the US, you will be looking after the APAC region alongside two other Regional Resourcing Managers globally and you will be expected to work together as a team, driving the global talent strategy. You will attract and hire the best talent within suitable agreed time lines and ensure the internal customers and external vendors receive the appropriate level of service and response from the internal recruitment function. With at least five years experience, you will ideally have worked both internally and for an agency, and have had some managerial exposure. You will be supervising one resourcer and the role has the potential to expand substantially into a five person team so your leadership skills are extremely important. Contact Ash Russell at ash.russell@hays.com.sg or +65 6303 0721.
You possess all elements of managing outsourced contracts, specifically the P&L along with sharp business acumen, excellent communication skills and preferably experienced within the financial services industry. Contact Wije Mookiah at wije.mookiah@hays.com.sg or +65 6303 0158.
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INVESTMENT BANKING PROGRAMME MANAGER MANAGE KEY REFERENCE DATA PROJECTS FOR EFFECTIVE DELIVERY
INCIDENT MANAGER MANAGE A CRITICAL RESPONSE TEAM
Global investment bank. Singapore. Strategic management role. With offices around the globe, this premier investment bank provides large corporate, government and institutional clients with a full range of solutions to their strategic advisory, financing and risk management needs. With a global employee base of over 20,000 Singapore is being strategically placed for growth and recognised as a regional hub and growth area. Programme management requires discipline, rigour and governance. A pragmatic Programme Manager will provide leadership, guidance and focus to a team of talented Project Managers, Business Analysts and Developers. With responsibility for a centralised knowledge repository that distributes reference data across the globe, the project roadmap includes strategic project work alongside crucial minor day to day pieces of work. We are look for an experienced Investment Banking Programme Manager who has run large global development teams and has used formal project methodologies. A true motivator is required who can manage changing requirements and show flexibility without losing site of the bigger picture. Be recognised globally for delivering streamlined projects, motivating a talented team and satisfying demanding clients
Top notch brand. Team lead role. Attractive remuneration package. This is company is without a doubt one of the most well known names globally, with their products sold worldwide. Their Singapore office serves as the regional headquarter catering to the Asia Pacific region. Your primary will be to facilitate the resolution of business critical incidents through standard process. You will coordinate resources across technology teams to engage in the resolution of critical incidents and communicate the status of critical incidents through the use of standard templates. You will coordinate action plans/next steps and reports on status and escalate to the appropriate level of management. Additionally you will provide appropriate turn over documentation to problem management support and the other ITIL processes necessary to resolve critical incidents. We are looking for an ITIL certified Incident Manager with at least five years experience on IT infrastructure in a large global organisation with an in-depth understanding of technology towers such as server, network and database. You have experience partnering and integrating across other areas of IT and are seen by business partners as a key resource to escalate problem. You have excellent experience and in-depth understating of the ITIL process (incident, problem, release) and good understanding of standards, policies and technical solutions. Contact Fahad Farook at fahad.farook@hays.com.sg or +65 6303 0158.
Contact Jon Hampson at jon.hampson@hays.com.sg or +65 6303 0154.
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is a global specialist executive search firm, which focuses on finding and building relationships with the high-quality, specialist candidates that our clients have difficulty sourcing themselves. Here in Singapore, Hydrogen recruits across the professional disciplines of Finance & Accounting, Business Transformation & Technology, Legal, Oil & Gas and Power. With international research teams spanning over 40 countries, we are able to offer candidates opportunities on a local and global scale, and give our clients access to the best specialist candidates in both the local and international marketplace. If you would like to find out more about Hydrogen and our plans in the Singapore market, or if we can help you with a particular assignment or career move, then please contact us on: asia@hydrogengroup.com or call us on +65 6597 5160
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Director, Finance Transformation
Finance Project Manager
SGD $208,000 - $220,000 Singapore
SGD $150,000 - $180,000 Singapore
Due to rapid growth, a global financial services advisory is seeking a Director to sit on the finance transformation leadership team. You will be fronting an expansive team of finance change professionals on key initiatives within the financial services sector. This is an excellent opportunity to have hands-on involvement in project delivery and to devise and execute programme strategies.
A leading global financial institution is seeking a senior Finance Project Manager to be part of their global finance transformation program in Asia Pacific. You will run core finance change initiatives, primarily around PnL based work streams, to ensure key project deliverables are met on time. This role requires problem identification and analysis, solution definition and plan execution. You will need to be a self-starter who proactively encourages new project techniques and processes to ensure optimal performance delivery.
Requirements: • 15+ years in finance transformation, performance management and regulatory driven change • Solid experience in product control, analytics or MIS reporting • Consultancy experience and a successful sales track record • Ability to build, manage and motivate teams • Accounting qualification preferred (ACA/ ACCA/ CIMA/ CPA) Vacancy reference number: PP438621 For further information please contact: Joanne Walker +65 6597 5174 or joannewalker@hydrogengroup.com
Requirements • 10 years experience within investment banking • Solid experience in product control, analytics or MIS reporting • Finance architecture knowledge • Excellent communication skills, both spoken and written English • Accounting qualification preferred (ACA/ ACCA/ CIMA/ CPA) Vacancy reference number: PP438790 For further information please contact: Rina Hameed +65 6597 5167 or rinahameed@hydrogengroup.com
www.asia.hydrogengroup.com
Globalsearchspecialists Head of Change Management
Head of Trading Architecture
SGD $200,000 - $230,000 Singapore
HKD $1,100,000 - $1,400,000 Hong Kong
One of the world's leading private banks is seeking a senior professional to lead a strategic change team. You will effectively manage large scale projects through their complete stages; from planning, budgeting, tracking, change control, reporting, issue and risk management and post implementation review. You will need to be an effective communicator and strong influencer, managing a diverse range of stakeholders to achieve buy-in to change management.
A top tier trading house is seeking a candidate with a passion for designing, developing and tuning real-time trading platforms. This role gives you the opportunity to lead an elite group of architects, using bleeding edge technologies to design industry leading systems across asset classes. You will take charge of the endto-end design of trading platforms, from back-end systems through to connectivity and execution.
Requirements: • 8 - 10 years financial services experience • Excellent project management and change background • Cross-asset product knowledge • Strong stakeholder management skills Vacancy reference number: PP436789 For further information please contact: Pawan Kumar Lalchand +65 6597 5170 or pawanlalchand@hydrogengroup.com
Requirements: • Core expertise in C++ or Java, Unix/ Linux and architectural frameworks • Proven experience in designing market leading electronic trading systems • Experienced in ultra low latency, high frequency and highly parallel computing • Broad knowledge across asset classes and technologies Vacancy reference number: PP437720 For further information please contact: Huzer Imram +65 6597 5183 or huzerimram@hydrogengroup.com
Hydrogen Group Pte. Ltd. | 30 Cecil Street | #23-05/06 Prudential Tower | Singapore 049712 Email: asia@hydrogengroup.com | Tel: +65 6597 5160 | Fax: +65 6597 5161
Business Manager HKD $960,000 - $1,260,000 Hong Kong A multinational investment bank is seeking a Business Consultant or Change Manager with sound knowledge of asset classes and business functions across equity and debt markets. You will provide the organisation with business transformation and programme management expertise around global markets. This role consists of reporting line local and virtual teams globally. Requirements: • 8 -12 years experience • Strong business consultancy background • Exposure to capital markets • Senior stakeholder management across multiple departments • Regional experience is desirable • Languages such as Mandarin and Cantonese is advantageous Vacancy reference number: PP436582 For further information please contact: Clare Millington +65 6597 5177 or claremillington@HydrogenGroup.com
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shape your world of work Career Tip 6 – Consider yourself a leader in today’s market? Today, being a good leader means more than just having a fair-minded approach and good industry knowledge. Employees now look to work for companies with leaders who have the ability to create and share an engaging vision for the future, can communicate ideas and initiatives effectively, and foster collaboration and teamwork to reach company goals. Don’t make a decision to improve your own career and hope the business does well, get informed and make your mark as a well-respected leader in your organisation. To start shaping your world of work and partner with a team who can help you take the next step-up the leadership ladder, contact Randstad on 6510 1350. www.randstad.com.sg
senior accountant — systems implementation
revenue accounting manager
private bankers — various SEA markets
Regional travel To $96K p.a.
To $130K p.a.
Regional exposure Attractive base salary + uncapped bonus
A chemical industry leader with more than 70 years in operation has an opening for a Senior Accountant —Systems Implementation. Reporting to the SEAP Manager, you will partner extensively with regional business units to undertake market research, identify improvement opportunities, monitor SAP queries, and be the subject matter expert for SAP-FICO implementation and processes. Degree and five plus years accounting experience, demonstrated business liaison skills and SAP-FICO implementation experience is essential. This company is a strong supporter of employee welfare and benefits, and is based near a North East MRT station. For further information, please contact Jee Kinnear Ong on 6510 1364 or email jee.kinnearong@randstad.com.sg
A large US IT MNC with a global finance shared service centre based in Singapore, has an immediate opening for a Revenue Accounting Manager. Reporting to Regional Finance Director, this role will have primary responsibility for their APAC entities with regards to revenue recognition including order management, FP&A, country finance, technical accounting, statutory requirements and tax issues.
Are you a Private Banker looking to take the next step in your career, and receive real earning potential and recognition for your achievements? Exciting opportunities exist for experienced Team Heads and Relationship Managers within progressive international and local private banks, boutique wealth managers and brokerage houses.
In addition, this role will ensure that revenue accounting treatment and SOX policies are being followed and collaboration is occurring between all teams within the shared service centre.
Focusing on traditional SEA markets, these openings require driven professionals possessing a strong network, existing pool of clients and the ability to move client assets.
Degree and eight plus years experience, ideally with SAP exposure. This company has excellent employee welfare and benefits.
Degree and seven plus years wealth management experience ideal.
For further information, please contact Sham Saat on 6510 1468 or email sham.saat@randstad.com.sg
For further information, contact Daniel Jones directly for a confidential conversation on 6510 1356 or email daniel.jones@randstad.com.sg
accounting
accounting
banking
business intelligence application consultant
sales & operations manager
global documentation manager
To $96K p.a.
To $100K p.a. (+ bonus)
A well-known hotel group is looking for an experienced Business Intelligence Application Consultant to provide 2nd level functional and technical support to end-users of enterprise data warehouse reporting tools and data.
This privately-run organisation provides screening services to professional service institutions. Due to company growth within the Asia region, they now seek to appoint an Operations & Sales Manager who is ready to lead a growing team.
Extensive travel (70%) $180K+ p.a.
You will resolve IT issues, answer questions on system functionality, interpret report data, conduct training for new functionalities, and assist with data-mining and advanced analytics requests.
This integral role will be responsible for improving operational processes, streamlining back-end processing methods, overseeing compliance and monitoring statistics/metrics. You will also undertake staff hiring and retention.
Ideally you will have a Degree/Masters in IT, Finance or Business and seven plus years experience building and maintaining financial reporting systems, and developing reports and dashboards with Hyperion Analyzer, Hyperion Reports and Business Objects. For further information, please contact Yvonne Tang on 6510 1461 or email yvonne.tang@randstad.com.sg
information technology
An exceptional opportunity for a driven Operations or Sales Manager to join an emergent fast-growing firm. You will have five plus years experience in business development or operations management within banking, finance or credit operations. For further information, please contact Caitlin Heming on 6510 1366 or email caitlin.heming@randstad.com.sg
A leading global Oil & Gas giant has a newly created role within the niche area of documentation control and management. This technically savvy, autonomous role will see you assist global business units to centralise and manage their documentation procedures, security and storage. You will re-align current documentation practice, maintain user security, upgrade documentation controls, and partner with global internal and third-party stakeholders to provide timely solutions. Degree qualified with ten years plus data management experience, you will be a ‘big picture’ project manager with exposure to low-risk documentation migration. For further information, please contact Richard Cornish on 6510 1359 or email richard.cornish@randstad.com.sg
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YOUR STRATEGIC PARTNER IN EXECUTIVE SEARCH Executive Search Advertised Selection Recruitment Outsourcing
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BANKING & FINANCE
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Since 2003, CA SEARCH has emerged as one of the leading high-touch executive search firms that provides professional headhunting and recruitment consultancy services to many multi-national companies and leading organizations across the Asia-Pacific region.
ASST MANAGER-HR, C & B
BUSINESS MANAGER
AN INDEPENDENT REINSURANCE FIRM
A FINANCIAL INSTITUTION
• Assist in implementing Compensation & Benefits area including policies and procedures, compensation management, benefits and insurance review and HR projects • Supervise & direct Assistant, HR in day-to-day C & B maintenance and administration that include E-services, payroll processing and benefits administration • Assist in administering the annual salary and bonus review • Responsible for preparation of the monthly headcount, payroll and manpower cost • Support the management and coordination of HR vendors e.g. E-HR services, C&B projects
• Identify and develop relationships with the best breed of global investment managers capturing investment opportunities to enhance the company’s portfolio in all asset classes • Conduct operational due diligence on fund managers and their service providers to ascertain the adequacy of their internal controls • Monitor fund managers’ compliance with investment limits and guidelines • Liaise with other departments (e.g. Finance, Audit, Risk Management, other asset departments) as part of the middle office
Pre-requisites: • Diploma/ Degree in HR Management, Business Administration or equivalent • 5 to 7 years’ HR exp in an MNC environment • Proficient in MS-Office, PowerPoint and SAP would be an added advantage
Pre-requisites: • Good tertiary qualification with 8 to 10 years’ exp in the financial or fund management industries • Good understanding of internal controls & knowledge of various financial assets, instruments and derivatives • Prior exp on operational due diligence for hedge funds or public accounting firms in auditing or fund management companies
Contact: Leo Anderson, Director - Banking Email: banking@ca-search.com Job reference: CA066
Contact: Leo Anderson, Director - Banking Email: banking@ca-search.com Job reference: CA067
Assistant HR Manager
REGIONAL FINANCE & BUSINESS CONTROLLER, GREATER CHINA
A FMCG MNC
EUROPEAN MNC (Position is based in Hong Kong or Shanghai, China)
• Partner across business functions to deliver value added service to management and employees that reflect the business objectives of the division • Full spectrum of HR Functions including spearheading HR initiatives in line with Corporate objective • Manage end-to-end recruitment process • Work closely with management and employees to execute and govern HR policies effectively • Act as employee champion and change agent as well as to provide advisory support to the line managers and internal customers
• Reports directly to the Country Managers with dotted-line reporting to the Head of Finance for Asia Pacific • Regional Financial Control: analyze the activities of the Greater China Region through the monthly financial reporting, allow a consistent evaluation of the Business’s performance and propose corrective measures whenever deemed necessary • Asset, liabilities and risk management: provide the Head of Finance, APAC with an analysis, on a monthly basis, of the activity of the Greater China Region. The analysis shall encompass P&L as well as balance sheet issues (cash, working capital, fixed assets evolution) and risk assessment • Business and Strategic Planning Partnership: participate actively in the maximization of the Region’s performance by continuously looking for areas of improvement
Pre-requisites: • Degree in HRM/ Business Management • 5 to 8 years’ exp in broad-based HR generalist function • Good understanding and familiarization with local employment laws
Pre-requisites: • CPA and/ or MBA preferred; in-depth knowledge of IFRS • Good commercial/ industry experience in business controlling, strategic planning, financial analysis and business partnering • Familiar with China & Hong Kong accounting practices
Contact: Shone Teo, Senior Manager Email: apply@ca-search.com Job reference: CA068
Contact: Evelyn Jong-Sachs, Director Email: apply@ca-search.com Job reference: CA069
LOGISTICS MANAGER, SOUTHEAST ASIA
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER, APAC
CHEMICALS MNC
US MNC
• Define, execute and deliver logistics strategies, plans and programs for Southeast Asia • Initiate best practices in logistics management and optimize effective tools to drive productivity and process improvement • Manage relationship between the operational units and the regional logistics partner • Develop and track internal and service provider KPI’s that monitor logistics performance • Ensure alignment between business objectives and logistics activities
• Provide and sell software and application solutions that deliver business value to the customer and best align with and leverage customer’s existing Infrastructure • Proactively identify and qualify opportunities to build and manage strong pipelines • Maintain and penetrate current customer base locally as well as regionally • Work closely with technical and pre-sales team to best represent company’s products to enterprise customers and partners • Engage an effective solution selling approach to pitch winning deals
Pre-requisites: • Degree in Business Management with 8 years’ exp in logistics management with in particular a robust knowledge in freight (land, sea and air) • Knowledge/ Competency in Six Sigma methodologies is an advantage • Relevant working exp in Chemical MNCs an advantage; 30% regional travelling required
Contact: Nathalie Ricaud, Director – SCM Practice Email: apply@ca-search.com Job reference: CA070
We are expanding our Executive Search Team. If you are keen to embark on this challenging career, please contact Allen at 6438 3233 for a confidential discussion.
Pre-requisites: • Diploma/ degree in IT or equivalent • 6 to 10 years’ software sales exp with a proven sales track record • Solid planning and execution, strategic thinking with judgment skills • Strong prospecting, closing and account management skills • Able to work effectively, prioritize and execute tasks in a high pressure environment
Contact: Evelyn Goh, Senior Consultant Email: apply@ca-search.com Job reference: CA071 Allen Toh, Chief Executive Officer Email: allen@ca-search.com CA SEARCH PTE LTD No. 3 Phillip Street #08-01 Commerce Point Singapore 048693 (Corporate office at Raffles Place) Tel: (65) 6438 3233 Fax: (65) 6438 3633
Visit www.ca-search.com for the latest career opportunities
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WE SEE POTENTIAL IN EVERYONE.
Job Field:
ALL Banking and Finance Customer Service Engineering Healthcare and Medical Human Resources
To you, she’s an overburdened mom with a rowdy group of children, simply being children. To us, she’s a customer service manager, who’s very well practiced. You see, with 20 years’ experience in recruitment, we’ve learnt to spot potential in every candidate we place. With our skilled staff and specialist services set up in every industry sector, our applicants aren’t just placed in any job, they’re placed in a job that truly fits.
Information Technology Sales and Marketing
PRODUCT MANAGER (REF: 111684)
TECHNICAL SOLUTION LEAD (REF: 111925)
Responsibilities: • Plan and implement brand marketing strategies and optimise allocated resources • Champion the development, execution and tracking of the portfolio/product marketing plan and achievement of business objectives • Analyse and reformulate strategic intents, if applicable, from information gathered through market intelligence • Conduct product and strategy training for new sales recruits and initiate ad hoc training when the need arises • Support and participate in regional and global initiatives Requirements: • Bachelor's Degree or Professional Degree, preferably in Science • 2 to 3 years in a pharmaceutical product management position • Sound knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and market development
Responsibilities: • Establish the business, functional, technical and implementation principals that support the DCT Program, account and client goals for workload relocation • Lead post implementation migration strategy technical review • Develop and own migration strategy for client engagement • Maximise use of existing migration strategy components • Technical escalation point during all phases of migration planning and execution Requirements: • Min. 5 to 6 years’ relevant experience • Experience developing solution architectures for a heterogeneous data centre infrastructure using a recognised framework such as HPGM ITSA, TOGAF or RightStep • Experience with infrastructure and/or application relocation projects • Has lead or supported technical solution design and/or proposal development
For more details, contact Ms Grace Lee at (65) 6735 5344. For more details, contact Mr Jeremy Ong at (65) 6735 5554.
ACCOUNTING MANAGER (REF: 111920) Responsibilities: • Financial reporting and management accounting as well as preparation of forecast for monthly reporting • Assist in budget and mid-term plan preparation • Manage all audit schedules and prepare audited financial statements • Actual Monthly profit and loss statement, and Actual Monthly balance sheet • Clearance of tax issues Requirements: • Degree/ ACCA qualified • Min. 6 years’ relevant experience • Experience in full set of accounts including property
HR-CUM-ADMIN MANAGER (REF: 111817) Responsibilities: • Full spectrum of HR and Administration function • Review and provide continuous improvement to policy and procedures • Manage recruitment and selection as well as monthly payroll • Participate in ad hoc projects such as application of government grants Requirements: • Degree in HRM or Business Management • Min. 5 years’ experience in a HR/ Admin managerial role • Hands-on knowledge of paymaster software For more details, contact Ms Tracy Tan at (65) 6567 1233.
For more details, contact Mr James Liang at (65) 6372 1608.
SENIOR/ NETWORK OPERATIONS ENGINEER (REF: 106263) Responsibilities: • Support and monitor regional data/voice network infrastructure • Design and implement data network requirements • Network troubleshooting and identification of network problems and liaise with business and other IT functions/teams to resolve issues • Implement LAN/WAN/Wireless/VoIP change requests for customers on the managed solution (Cisco Router, Cisco Switch, ipDSLAM etc) • Contribute to the achievement of customer satisfaction by providing best in class support Requirements: • Degree in Computer Science/ Data Communications/ Engineering or equivalent • Min. 8 to 10 years’ experience in an operational role • Industry Technical Certifications: CCNP, CCDP or CCIE and CCSP and CCNA Wireless, CWNA or CWNP, experience with Microsoft, Linux, Networking For more details, contact Ms Tang Lee Ling at (65) 6735 5554.
ACCOUNTING MANAGER, INSURANCE (REF: 111708) Responsibilities: • Supervise a team and oversee the full set of corporate accounts relating to General Ledger (G/L), Accounts Payable (A/P), Accounts Receivable (A/R) and Fixed Assets (F/A) • Review company financial statements and monthly management report and prepare quarterly MAS RBC return • Coordinate internal and external financial audits for the business and ensuring all legal, tax, GAAP accounting requirements are met • Review of corporate tax returns including GST submissions and individual tax return, IR8A Requirements: • Degree or equivalent in Accountancy • Min. 5 years’ relevant work experience in insurance industry; prior audit experience in insurance industry is a plus • Good team player with excellent interpersonal, communication and supervisory skills For more details, contact Ms Eileen Lee at (65) 6323 1121.
Interested applicants, please submit resumes by entering the job reference number under the Job Search section on www.gmprecruit.com
THE GMP GROUP 1 Raffles Place #57-00, One Raffles Place, Singapore 048616 Tel: (65) 6736 2022 info@gmprecruit.com
SHAPING DESTINIES RECRUITMENT | TECHNOLOGIES | BANKING | INTERNATIONAL | CONSULTANCY | EXECUTIVE SEARCH
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www.capitagrp.com EXECUTIVE SEARCH | TECHNOLOGY | BANKING | BUSINESS SUPPORT
Procurement Director
Corporate Finance Director
Site lead for overall procurement activities in Singapore. Responsible for proactively driving strategy towards organizational, cost and operational goals to maximize the value of Procurement. Represent interfacing with external suppliers to drive commodity procurement and support strategy.
Responsibilities: • Build and/or review Financial Models to support investment opportunities • Participate in strategic decision recommendation • Review detail valuation analysis for assets impairment testing • Provide financial controllership support to subsidiaries, where necessary
Responsibilities: • Proactively works with cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing and planning to understand key supplier requirements and deliverables • Manages supplier selection process, quality improvement programs, cost reduction programs, benchmarking exercises, technology roadmaps and supplier performance metrics • Develops and manages milestone schedules, tracks critical path activities, understands risk mitigation plans and communicates effectively with cross-functional team members • Ensures effective communication and collaboration between suppliers and internal departments, early design involvement and integration of existing designs into new products Requirements: • Bachelor Degree preferably in Engineering / Business Administration • Min 8 years of relevant experience in Supply Management within a semiconductor environment • Good inter-personal and communication skills are necessary • Ability to work independently with suppliers and internal customers at all levels and with various cultural backgrounds • Good analytical skills and pro-activeness are strongly desired
Requirements: • Good Degree in Accountancy • At least 8 years relevant working experience with some years in corporate finance • Hands-on experience building valuation models • Good knowledge of accounting guidelines and financial controlling • Meticulous with strong analytical mind • Able to travel at short notice and for extended period of time Please contact us at +65 6603 8004 or email your CV to headhunt@capitagrp.com with HEADHUNT in the subject.
Please contact us at +65 6603 8026 or email your CV to headhunt@capitagrp.com with HEADHUNT in the subject.
Finance Manager
Application Development Lead
Responsibilities: • Reporting to the Finance Director – ASEAN, Oceania & South Korea and SEA Managing Director, you will be responsible for all aspects of the Southeast Asia (SEA) finance and accounting functions. • Ensure accounting transactions and closing requirements are timely and accurately completed in accordance with local GAAP, US GAAP and company policies. • Manage team in the completion of all required finance and accounting activities for all SEA entities • Provide internal reporting on financial performance and provide necessary financial and variance analysis to support all aspects of the business. • Drive and manage the SEA financial goals to meet or exceed targets • Work with functional managers on the preparation of annual budget and forecasts • Perform financial modeling analysis for major business decisions in asset utilization, potential acquisition, geographical expansion in the SEA markets and assessment of business viability. • Oversee the formulation and administration of the SEA financial policies • Design & implement financial and operating controls to ensure efficient and accurate financial information • Provide leadership necessary to drive internal control compliance and ensure the consistent application of all accounting and company policies and Sarbanes-Oxley regulations. • Liaise with auditors and tax advisors on SEA entities’ corporate matters • Ensure timely completion and submission of local statutory, tax filings and external and internal audit requirements. Requirements: • University Degree with CPA or similar qualifications • US GAAP understanding preferred. • At least 7 years of experience in finance and accounting field and experience in public accounting is advantageous. • Technically strong in accounting and with good business acumen • Strong in analytical and process improvements • Good communication skills, inclusive of verbal, written and formal presentations. • Prior team management; leadership mentality, performance driven • Ability to work effectively in a matrix environment • Proven track record of consistently exceeding expectations
Responsibilities: • Provide technical direction, guidance and support for application development staff in the Asia Pacific region • Lead programming activities in Asia Pacific including gathering business requirements, systems architecture and design, application development, and product implementations • Work with internal partners, Global Applications Architect and others in IT leadership to frame up and lead projects to develop and/or enhance globally leveraged applications • Collaborate with Global Applications Architect and Technical Leader (US-based) to develop and drive best practices for application development and code management on the regional team • Consult IT counterparts in other technology areas to coordinate activities • Confer with and advise peers on technical problems and methods • Mentor team members on a ongoing basis to continuously improve technical, communication and business analysis skills Requirements: • A Bachelors degree with at least 10 years of experience in information systems technology and at least 8 years working experience in application development using Microsoft Technologies Senior level skills in .NET v3.5 and 4.0, VB.NET, ASP.NET, AJAX, HTML, web services (XML, WSDL v1.1, SOAP v1.1, v1.2), SQL • Extensive experience with Microsoft Visual Studio and TFS • Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies, BI technologies and manufacturing applications will be advantageous • Demonstrated technical leadership experience and/or project skills • Demonstrated ability with object oriented modeling and data modeling • Ability to travel occasionally (10% of the time) • Ability to multi-task, display flexibility and adaptability • Keen sense of self management with regards to work prioritization and issues resolution Please contact us at +65 6318 9622 or email your CV to headhunt@capitagrp.com with HEADHUNT in the subject.
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CAREER EXPERT Dear Chris, I have just resigned from a job that I held for only four months. I hated the job, which wasn’t what I was expecting, and the company wasn’t the right fit for me either. Should I include this job in my CV or am I better to leave a gap? If I do include it, will the shortness of my stay in the role be an issue? Regards, Quilette Dear Quilette, Sorry to hear that your last role didn’t work out. However it sounds like you did the right thing by resigning. People who remain in a role they do not like often find their morale and productivity suffers, and their personal life can also be impacted. As tempting as it may be to forget this experience and leave it off your CV, I advise against this. If you leave gaps in your CV, potential employers usually suspect the worst. When we receive a CV with a gap in work experience, we’ll contact the candidate for an explanation and often discover they carried out a temporary assignment, travelled for a few months, took a few
months to find their next role or, like you, left a role they had only recently started because the role or organisation were not what they thought they would be. In fact, in a recent survey we conducted we found that over one quarter of Singaporeans say the reality of working for their organisation is nothing like they were expecting. Thus one or even two instances of short tenures are understandable. But while I do advise you to include this role in your CV, there is no need to elaborate upon your reasons for leaving. You may still harbour distress over the whole experience, but do not go into detail in your CV. Instead you should simply list your commencement
and departure dates, state that you left of your own accord, and of course list your responsibilities and one or two achievements while you were in the role. Then move on. Stating the years, rather than the months you started or finished the role is not the answer either. For example, writing “2010 – 2011” when you were in fact employed from November 2010 to February 2011. It’s best to be honest in your CV. Do not be tempted to reverse the order of your work experience either in an attempt to hide your most recent role. Continue to list your experience in reverse order, so that the most recent appears first.
For you, your career objective becomes even more important. Use it to emphasise that you are looking for a role in a company where you can contribute and add value long-term, and qualify the contribution you can make in the exact role applied for. Good luck. Hays, the world’s leading recruiting experts in qualified, professional and skilled people.
Regards, Chris Mead General Manager HAYS Singapore
About Hays Hays is the leading global specialist recruiting group. It is the expert at recruiting qualified, professional and skilled people worldwide. It operates across the private and public sectors, dealing in permanent positions, contract roles and temporary assignments. Hays employs 6,933 staff operating from 345 offices in 28 countries across 17 specialisms. For the year ended 30 June 2009, Hays placed around 50,000 candidates into permanent jobs and around 270,000 people into temporary assignments. For recruiting or career expertise, please visit www.hays.com.sg. Hays, the world’s leading recruiting experts in qualified, professional and skilled people. Hays in Singapore can be contacted on +65 6223 4535 or chris.mead@hays.com.sg. Send your questions to marketing@headhunt.com.sg
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A view from the
Singapore ranks as one of top global destinations for expats Singapore - Singapore and Hong Kong have been ranked as one of the most popular global destinations for work relocation. This is mainly attributed to the cities’ low crime rate, tax incentives, excellent lifestyle and opportunities for personal development in the region. In fact, 100 percent of professional women surveyed saying they would recommend working there to others. In a recent Global Professionals on the Move Report 2011 survey commissioned by Hydrogen Group and conducted by a consultancy project team from the European Business School - ESCP Europe, the recruitment firm aimed to seek out insights into the motivations and experiences of mid to senior level professionals regarding working abroad. The survey was based on responses from 2,637 professionals across 85 countries, 91 percent of whom were already working abroad or looking to do so.
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The survey found that respondents cited US, UK, Australia and Switzerland to be the top-ranking work destinations. Singapore tied in fifth position with Canada, while Hong Kong, France and UAE came in sixth position. Furthermore, 94 percent of the overall survey respondents who had moved to Asia said their living conditions had improved with the move. 86 percent also saw an improvement in their salary package as well. These findings confirm that working overseas can be an extremely positive experience, said Simon Walker, Hydrogen Asia’s Regional Managing Director.
by Lisa Cheong
The report also found that women are not getting as much international experience as men, which may be a factor hindering their career progression. However, Walker said that Hydrogen has noticed an increase in the number of women from overseas taking advantage of the career opportunities offered here in Southeast Asia.
What is one trait you look for in an interview candidate?
With many global firms setting up headquarters here or expanding their operations to include branch offices in Southeast Asia, Walker said that companies, especially those in the banking sectors, are now looking to source experienced female professionals from a global talent pool.
and reflect the average incomes of full-time and part-time local workers. While these figures include permanent residents, they exclude the self-employed. Despite the increase in wages, real earnings growth decreased to 2.7 percent after taking into account last year’s inflation of 2.8 percent.
What is one interview blunder candidates often make during the interview process?
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Singapore - Internet giant, Google, is on the hiring spree in a bid to add 6,000 more people to its global headcount. In Asia, the company says it would add approximately 500 more people to its payroll. As reported in the local media recently, the Singapore Google office is equipped with perks that match its US headquarters. Some of the perks in the Singapore-based office include free breakfast and lunch, ping pong and table football facilities, Nintendo Wii video gaming stations. The office also offers Osim massage chairs and subsidised massage services with masseurs on call during work hours on a workday.
Wages up due to Singapore economic recovery Singapore - Employees here earned 5.6 percent more last year due to the country’s economic recovery. According to latest earning figures released by the Manpower Minister (MOM) recently, it found that the average earnings of a Singapore worker rose from $3,872 in 2009 to $4,089. This figure was derived from data on workers’ contributions to their Central Provident Fund,
How can candidates impress you during an interview? It helps if candidates answer questions with honesty and with a positive attitude. Honesty is highly valued in all organisations, but this is especially so at International SOS where our medical staff have access to patient records in their course of work. A positive attitude is important in our business as our clients expect us to deliver quick medical and security assistance wherever they are. However, when circumstances are difficult and when our clients expect immediate results, our employees must have the positive attitude to cope with and manage their expectations.
In the news Google aims to grow headcount in Asia
A view from the top
In the news
The survey also found that an overwhelming majority (98%) of professionals said they would recommend working overseas to others, while 82 percent of professionals already working abroad said they were likely to stay overseas.
The most important thing is to assess how well the individual fits into the organisation culture. The organisation, especially a diverse one, needs to hire employees who are able to embrace diversity. This is very important for companies with global operations such as International SOS, which operates in over 70 countries. Our new hires must be able to work with different nationalities across diverse cultures. As we also have a performance-oriented culture, we seek out candidates who have a high level of energy and drive.
Hiring picks up speed in Singapore Singapore - Singapore firms anticipate an increase in hiring for the second quarter of 2011, according to a survey conducted by recruitment firm Manpower. In a recent Manpower Employment Outlook Survey conducted among 622 employers, 33 percent of Singapore employers said they anticipate an increase in headcount for the second quarter of 2011. On the other hand, only 3 percent said they would reduce their headcount, while 61 percent expected no change. While the hiring trends look positive across all sectors in Singapore, the most prosperous labor markets are expected to be seen in the Finance, Insurance & Real Estate sector and the Services sector. Across the region, employer hiring expectations continue to be optimistic as well, especially in countries such as India, Taiwan and China.
The one interview blunder often made by candidates in an interview is to complain about their previous or current organisation(s) or manager. While employers appreciate honesty in candidates who state the reasons for their departure, it is unprofessional for the individual to complain about his or her previous or current employer.
Best career advice you’ve ever received? I was fortunate to receive the best career advice in the early part of my career, which is to leverage on my strengths, developing myself in an area which best suits me. The determinant of success is largely attributed to ones strengths in a chosen career, and these strengths can be derived from ones personality, intellect and academic qualifications. Personally, I think personality plays a very important role. As a Human Resource practitioner, it is important for me to have the suitable personality that will help me excel in my profession so that I can fulfil
Maria Lee Human Resources Director, South & South East Asia International SOS
the duty of care obligations to a diverse and global workforce.
What makes your company a great place to work? I am motivated by International SOS business vision and core values. We believe in making a positive difference to our customers, members and patients. It is a powerful vision that drives my work. Practising our core values of care, quality, passion, professionalism, teamwork, integrity, innovation and people keep me grounded and focused on the customers and patients. It also helps that I have an empowering immediate supervisor, who values my knowledge and experience.
How should I ask my boss for a raise? It is important for employees to share with their supervisors how their individual achievements have attained performance goals such as ROI (returns on investments), which were mutually agreed upon. The employee can also emphasise how challenging it was to achieve these goals, especially in light of the competition for talent outside the organisation. Finally, the employee can seek his or her supervisors views on how the latter intends to keep talent within the team.
How can I improve my productivity at work? It is crucial for individuals to consistently review their work, looking into processes and technologies which could enhance productivity and add value to their work.
How can I better manage my manager? A way to manage your manager is to use effective coaching skills to draw out his ROIs and expectations. In addition, help your manager achieve his objectives, and assist him in building and retaining his team so that he is a strong performer, a valued contributor and key asset to the company.
I have an unemployment gap in my resume. How should I explain this to potential employers during interviews? You should honestly explain the circumstances that led to this unemployment gap. A seasoned interviewer will able to discern if the interviewee is telling the truth.
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AspirationS
a Priceless Pursuit An Interview With Trudy Fawcett How did you start competing in marathons and other races? My introduction to marathons was in 1999 when my friend who was working for a charity didn’t have enough entrants to raise funds in the London Marathon. She forged my signature, entered me, then told me the next day that I had to start training for a marathon in 3 months and raise $3000 for her charity! I had never done a running race other than the school cross country but I did it, loved it and raised $4000!
What motivates you to train and keeps you going in the midst of the race? My motivation to train is the fact that I can - I can run, I can cycle, I can swim. One day I may wake up and I can’t. Whilst I still can, I’m going to until that day when I can’t, or in Singlish, cannot! In the midst of a triathlon when I know I have to play catch up as my swim and bike aren’t as strong as many and when people are over taking me, my motivation is that this is a challenge and it isn’t a threat. I have the knowledge that I’ve trained hard so I can confidently start the last leg of the triathlon - the run - with a smile as it’s my strength and it’s the time to give everything to see as many of those faces that overtook me before I cross the finish line.
What is your most memorable race? Representing Great Britain in the World Triathlon Championships in 2009 and finishing 10th when two weeks before, I smashed a car windscreen with my face and destroyed my bike. Straight after the accident, I thought I would never get on the start line. After being stitched, bandaged and swallowing some cement, I decided to toughen up and get on with it. I was out running the next day. The memory of making it and finishing 10th in the world is staying with me for a long time.
Any advice for people who are training for a race? It’s important to enjoy training, like work when it becomes a chore, the motivation and enthusiasm is lost. When the alarm goes off at 5:20am again and you just want to roll over and sleep, remind yourself of that fabulous “alive feeling” when you’re sat at your desk at 9am surrounded by the coffee addicts who are still going to look half asleep at midday!
Do you see any correlation between you being an avid racer and food consultant as your day job? I practise what I teach - my nutrition is the most important part of my training and racing. You are what you eat. If I ate burgers and fries everyday, I would roll down the finish line - if I managed to get that far! Sport makes me healthy; nutrition makes me super healthy.
What is your lifetime aspiration? I want my good health to stay with me and I want to run a marathon at 80, ok perhaps not run but I want to finish it!
My Top Five Memorable Races
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• SAFRA Biathlon, 12th February 2011 -1st (Female) • Phuket Race 28th November 2010 -1st (Female Age Group)
• Powerman Malaysia, 14th November 2010 -1st (Female) • Bintan Triathlon, 2nd May 2010 -1st (Female Age Group)
• Great Eastern Women 10K, 31st October 2010 -2nd (Female)
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Treaty Underwriter
SGD 40,000+ per annum
– Singapore
International reinsurance client requires an Assistant Accountant to join their finance division in Singapore. You will be entering and maintaining General Ledger entries, monitoring the Ledger balance and filing all accounting vouchers. Accounts experience in an insurance environment and an awareness of balance sheets, profit and loss statements and the monthly reporting cycle is required.
Contact: Richard.Burfitt@ipsgroupasia.com
Underwriter (Health/Travel)
SGD 120,000+ per annum
– Singapore
An international reinsurance company is looking to add an underwriter to their growing team. The role is based within their regional team in the Singapore office and covers a varying geographical scope. You will have proven experience of writing multi class treaty reinsurance and possess good marketing skills. Proficiency in Mandarin would be highly desirable.
Contact: Gareth.Phillips@ipsgroupasia.com
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Client Manager – Singapore
A global reinsurer is looking for a Senior Client Manager to work in their Singapore office tasked with expanding the portfolio of public sector clients (including governments, NGOs and development banks). You will be responsible for formulating a clear marketing strategy for the Asia region including action plans and financial targets. This role would suit someone with extensive client relations experience, perhaps in a broking role, and a broad commercial insurance background.
Contact: Gareth.Phillips@ipsgroupasia.com
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A leading insurance group seeks an Underwriter to work in their regional office in Singapore. Reporting to the Head Regional Underwriter, you will be responsible for maintaining and growing a profitable book of health & travel business with a specific focus on the Singaporean & Malaysian markets. You will have broad channel-management/distribution knowledge and will also be required to support the CFO with reserving governance. Proven experience in pricing, competitor analysis, underwriting and business development is required.
Contact: Gareth.Phillips@ipsgroupasia.com
Property Underwriting Manager
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Marketing Manager – Singapore
A multinational commercial insurance group is looking for a Property Underwriting Manager to join their Singapore (Regional) Office. We are looking for an experienced insurance professional with experience of underwriting commercial property & global accounts in both the domestic and SEA markets. Candidates with exposure to inwards reinsurance, managing underwriters & processing staff and those with proven marketing skills are also urged to apply. Professional insurance qualifications are preferred.
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Insurance client requires a Marketing Manager to lead the development of all marketing activities & ensure they are executed in a high quality & effective manner & compliant with internal & external regulatory requirements. You will ensure all online & offline literature & promotional materials adhere to the brand guideline. You must have experience in marketing within the insurance industry including knowledge of planning & execution of marketing strategies. Solid innovative ideas with excellent self-motivation, attentiveness to detail & an ability to work independently towards tight timelines is required. Ref:HH472769RB Contact: Richard.Burfitt@ipsgroupasia.com
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CALLING ALL ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONALS!! If you are an Accounting professional with experience in Singapore, we want to hear from you! We represent multiple clients in various industries who are urgently looking to hire dynamic and self motivated individuals to join their expanding organizations.
Finance Manager
Accountant/ Senior Accountant
Responsibilities: • Handle full set of consolidated accounts and prepare monthly management report • Implement and ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements and internal policies & procedures • Budget planning and forecasting, corporate taxation & cashflow matters • Liaise with external auditors, tax authority, solicitors and government bodies
Responsibilities: • Reporting to the Finance Manager and working closely with the Finance team • Able to prepare management and group consolidation reports, manages full-set of accounts, GST and tax compliance and reporting • Ensures timely submission of all statutory obligations of each subsidiary • Prepare budgets, cash flow, project costing and financial analysis • Preferred to have exposure on different verticals for account management
Requirements: • Degree/ ACCA / CPA holder • 10 years of experience in the Accounts/ Finance functions in MNC environment • Minimum 5 years in managerial role • Good leadership skills to lead and manage a team • IFRS experience is beneficial
Requirements: • Degree in Accountancy/ACCA or equivalent • Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience • Meticulous and pay attention to details to ensure data accuracy • Committed and able to meet tight deadlines. • Strong analytical and leadership traits with good problem solving and communication skills • Driven personality and able to multi-task in a fast paced environment
Reference number SG1069ST000054.
Reference number SG1069ST000053. To register your interest, please contact Accounts Specialist Recruiter, Shirlin Tan at +65 6531 0514 or visit www.drakejobs.com.sg and apply to job reference SG1069ST000054 for Finance Manager and SG1069ST000053 for Accountant/Senior Accountant.
MOVERS AND SHAKERS IN SALES Are you creme de la crème of Sales? Always in the top 20%? If so, DRAKE International would like to represent and assist in a confidential search process to continue your successful career in Singapore. We represent only high caliber candidates within Sales, Business Development, Sales Management and VP of Sales roles.
Vice President, APAC
Business Development Manager
Responsibilities: • Working closely with the current team, partners to develop and launch long term strategic sales and marketing initiatives • Identifying and making sales calls on targeted C level executives within the Commercial market and key partners • Develop and grow the teams to meet the company sales goals and objectives • Mentoring and leading the current staff, leveraging their individual strengths. Successfully translating business requirements into team deliverables. • Assisting Sales Directors in representing the company through key market visits, presentations and sales prospecting. Responsible to take over from the lead and close the deals by providing innovative solutions based on client’s needs • Assuring proper on-going account and channel management • Participating in negotiating contracts, pricing and terms
Business Development Manager is responsible for identifying, qualifying and closing sales opportunities through ownership and marketing support activities with inside sales, field sales and technology teams. A BDM develops consultative selling tactics to educate customers and employees on the application of current technology and professional services using various products and services. In addition, maintain relationships with new and future customers in order to facilitate future sales and provide additional inside sales support to manage accounts.
Requirements: • Ten (10) plus years of (APAC) sales and marketing management experience required • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Must be able to multi-task in a fast paced environment • Exceptional, demonstrated consultative skills. Ability to craft a solution with services that meet business goals based on client discussions • Proven success prospecting, building a pipeline, moving opportunities through the sales cycle; proposing, presenting and discussing solutions with C level and other decision makers • Demonstrated experience directly leading sales teams, with an impeccable ability to impact and influence through a collaborative approach • An effective, persuasive speaker and writer who can communicate effectively with both internal client management and external client groups • A self-starter, confident in his/her ability, self-motivated and able to work effectively with little supervision • Responsible to generate significant sales growth yearly • Abilitilty to be flexible in your schedule • Travel required • Experience with Desktop Virtualization, Cloud Computing highly desirable
Responsibilities: • Develop and maintain relationships with key, high level decision makers within a specified account territory • Understand and communicate Clients value proposition and service offerings. • Implement a sales strategy to promote Clients selling capabilities and accurately forecast for new business • Make presentations to prospective customers to demonstrate Clients products and services. • Works with Inside Sales Representative to identify and uncover qualified opportunities. • Prepare and prioritize sales planning and reporting results and obtain revenue goals in support of the organizations objectives. • Build and maintain the CRM Customer Database. • Build strong relationships with CLIENTS vendor partner sales representatives. • Responsible for working with Bids & Proposals on outlining the details of each deal won to determine bid actions. • Collaborate with CLIENTS resources to successfully deliver a solution to the customer’s problem. • Knows and communicates two or three of Clients products and services and can craft a solution to specifically fit the customers need. Requirements: • 8+ years of outside sales experience required. • Knowledge of selling technology services and solutions • Successful track record of quota attainment preferred. • Must have written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively • Prior work experience in selling high end solutions required. Reference number SG1069AA000002.
Reference number SG1069AA000001. To register your interest, please contact Sales Specialist, Adrian Alperin at +65 6531 0520 or visit www.drakejobs.com.sg and apply to the respective job reference.
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PASSIONATE ABOUT PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN Drake International launches its specialist Procurement, Supply Chain and Logistics recruitment brand in Singapore – Vertical Talent Our Story Vertical Talent was launched in 2005 to fill the gap within specialist procurement and supply chain recruitment in response to the frustration at the ‘one size fits all’ philosophy used by many large recruitment firms. We recognise that talent markets are becoming more specialised and that these markets should be supported with a specialist recruitment service and career management platform. Today we are true to our position as the most trusted name in procurement and supply chain recruitment, and remain the market leader. In 2008, Vertical Talent’s position was strengthened by the acquisition by Drake International. We now have all the benefits of a global organisation whilst remaining a boutique specialist provider. We sought to raise the bar in recruitment and since our launch we have fast become a preferred provider to a range of international and local organisations. The Vertical Talent team have worked and managed successful search and advertising recruitment campaigns in the U.K, Europe, Africa, America, Canada, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Australia. We now operate predominately across the Asia Pacific Region with a further reach around the world.
Our Parent Drake International is a global leader in sustainable HR practice and talent management. Established in 1951, Drake’s business philosophy is to partner with organisations to help them improve productivity, performance and profitability through recruitment, retention and the development of future leaders and dynamic corporate cultures. Drake encompasses more than 35 service lines and solutions which cover every aspect of HR management and the employee lifecycle in a holistic approach. In a business environment that demands ever increasing productivity like Singapore, Drake’s solutions are the obvious choice for organisations looking to stay ahead of their competition.
Our services include: • Permanent recruitment • Flexible staffing • Retention strategies and consulting • Psychometric, behavioural and skill assessments • Top performer profiling • Training and development courses
• Six Sigma • Employee assistance programs • Performance management solutions • Succession planning • Knowledge management systems
As a global organisation, Drake has the support of worldwide resources, further more our understanding and commitment to the Singaporean labour market and local businesses has been built over the past 23 years of operation.
Procurement, Supply Chain And Logistics Recruitment Services Vertical Talent offer Procurement, Supply Chain and Logistics specialist recruitment services with an emphasis on attracting and retaining talent in your business. Utilising our best practise recruitment methodologies, Vertical Talent recognise the importance of securing the right technical fit with the behavioural competencies for your organisation. Hiring only experienced recruitment consultants means you enjoy our deep understanding of the market and our ability to thoroughly screen applicants before submission, reducing your time spent on recruitment and reducing the risk involved in making an external hire. More than a reactive recruitment model, we invest heavily in attracting a wide pool of both active and passive candidates, meaning we can provide you with a high-quality shortlist within a short timeframe. Our research ability and customer care investment enables us to design you the right recruitment model to fit your business. Combining our service focus, industry experience, behavioural tools and recruitment methodologies make us a leader in our field and underpins our reputation as the most trusted name in recruitment. Below are just two examples of roles that the Vertical Talent team in Singapore are working on currently.
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER
Procurement Manager
This organization is a global MNC who are seeking a dynamic and strategic Supply Chain Manager to drive the overall operations of Supply Chain processes in coordination with suppliers and regional operations in the Asia Pacific Region. Reporting to the Regional Supply Chain Director, you will lead your team towards ensuring compliance to departmental budget and operational KPIs. You will be responsible for optimizing purchasing forecasts and report inventory holding in an accurate and timely manner. You will be required to analyze and use system tools to engineer supply chain solutions for future operations.
This organisation is one of the largest and most well known technical services businesses in the world. They are a key to driving a number of significant economies and are the cornerstone of their industry when it comes to growth and profitability. With some recent organisational restructures, there is now an opportunity for a Procurement Manager to join their business.
To be successful, you should have at least 10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment and a degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent. You should be able to identify improvement opportunities; plan and execute streamlined operational processes. You will have had a good working knowledge of logistics and transportation service providers, Carriers and Contract Manufacturers (EMS). You will support your team in managing these service providers and vendors for all inbound and outbound logistics and ensure conformance to contract requirements. You would have been trained and experienced in ISO procedures and maintenance, Environment, Health and Safety regulations. Your experience in Six Sigma and LEAN methodologies will be an advantage to your position. This organisation can offer you a clearly defined career path and a very competitive remuneration package. They offer reward and recognition to their employees and by adding their name to your already impressive resume, will add another element to your career. If you have what it takes to excel and be successful in this role please contact Jeffrey Lim at +65 6531 0515 or jeffrey.lim@verticaltalent.com.
Reporting to the Head of Procurement, the Procurement Manager is responsible for driving strategic initiatives through to a team of Category Managers and in line with the wider business plan. Currently, the model adopted by this organisation is a centralised/decentralised model and this allows the Procurement Manager significant scope to develop the controllable spend within the department. As the function is quite mature and robust, stakeholder renewal is a key issue and is something that will need to be addressed in the immediate term. The Procurement Manager will also be responsible for managing major suppliers in conjunction with the Category Managers. To secure this position, you will need to have a proven background working as a Procurement Manager in a technical environment such as Engineering, Oil & Gas, Mining or Construction. You will have been involved with strategy development at category level, and you have preferably worked across both directs and indirect spend categories. You will need to possess very strong influencing skills and your understanding of best in class Procurement processes will be highly regarded. On offer is a challenging and rewarding role that will offer a clearly defined career path. The salary package will commensurate with experience. To learn more about this role please contact Russell Harrison on +65 6531 0523 or email your resume to Russell.harrison@verticaltalent.com
Vertical Talent - Asia Pacific’s Leading Procurement and Supply Chain Recruitment Provider www.verticaltalent.com
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Dow Jones & Company (www.dowjones.com) is a News Corporation company (NASDAQ: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV; www.newscorp.com) and a leading provider of global news and business information. Its principal products include The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Dow Jones Factiva, Barron’s and MarketWatch. Recognised Market Innovator Fast Paced and Fun Team Environment Ongoing Training and Support We are seeking dynamic and driven professionals for the following positions.
Senior Sales Specialist, Forex
MARKETING MANAGER, SOUTHEAST ASIA
The role of the Senior Sales Specialist, Forex (SSS) is to drive new business revenue by selling our new Dow Jones FX Trader product. This role will be based either in Singapore or Hong Kong.
The role of the Marketing Manager is to develop, lead and execute marketing strategies and related activities for all B2B activities within the SEA region. To achieve this, the manager should create new programs and initiatives that complement the company’s business objectives and meet marketing metric goals.
(Job ID: 000102587)
The main focus of the role is to sell into new buying centres for existing Dow Jones customers, or to extend the Dow Jones solutions being used by these customers. The SSS will sell into new prospects which would in general be to strategically targeted organizations based on the opportunities available for the business segment. Selling may involve working either in partnership with or independently from the Relationship Management team which manages the overall customer relationship. Where additional upsell opportunities exist, the SSS will have the chance to sell into the same customer. The SSS should be able to get connected to and maintain strong relationships with senior level industry participants, current and prospective clients. He/She should proactively develop solutions and opportunities for target market participants, consummating deals and growing revenues. Position requirements: • Educated to degree with significant sales or business development experience in FX / capital markets or related. • A proven track record in sales, able to conceptualize and implement sales programs in the markets, and to close high value deals. • Solid understanding of financial markets and related industries with specific focus on FX knowledge. • Self-motivated and committed strategic thinker with strong interpersonal skills • Strong sales orientation and high level of business awareness • Travel to client sites is required.
(Job ID: 100000023)
The marketing manager will focus on building the sales pipeline with qualified prospects throughout the year via planning, executing and reviewing acquisition campaigns on a regular basis for several product lines in the enterprise market. He/she should effectively manage budget to drive revenue and retention goals. The marketing manager will partner with regional sales leaders to ensure alignment of marketing strategies with annual sales goals. In addition, the manager will also need to work with the Product and marketing team within the APAC region and overseas. This position will be based in Singapore. However, in the course of work, the manager should be prepared to participate in conference calls with overseas colleagues after regular business operating hours. Position requirements: • University degree in business or marketing related fields • At least 5 years experience in strategic B2B marketing or marketing enterprise solutions • Ability to think strategically, execute proactively and communicate effectively • Hands on, results driven and customer focused with a proven track record of success in projects undertaken • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
We offer a good working environment and a competitive remuneration package. Interested applicants are requested to submit a detailed CV stating work history qualifications, availability and expected salary package. To apply, please visit www.dowjones.com/careers and search for job ID. (Only short-listed candidates will be notified)
24 March - 06 April 2011 (Issue 75)
P.21
Presales Consultants (Enterprise Servers, Storage and Services)
Our client, a leading Technology and Services MNC, is looking for experienced presales consultants to serve as technical interfaces to customers and build trusted relationships. You will be expected to provide enterprise servers, storage technology expertise and presales support to the sales teams. You are required to adequately position the organization’s credentials and solutions in product, services and partner solutions. Candidates should have at least 8-10 years of experience in engaging in-depth technical discussion of, at least one of the following platforms: HP Integrity/HP-UX, SUN Fire Systems/Solaris, IBM P-Series/AIX, Intel & Blades Systems/Windows. Ref : HC0003
Inside Sales Consultant
Our client is a leading software provider. Candidates are required to generate leads via cold calling, recruit qualified seminar attendees, follow-up from events, advertisements, direct-marketing campaigns. You must qualify interest on incoming leads and organize meetings. You will need to work closely with marketing to monitor success of campaigns. You are to ensure that work is effectively time managed. Candidates must possess at least 2-3 years telesales or telemarketing experience, Business to Business, preferably in IT industry. You must be motivated to reach targets, self-driven. You must be organized, with good oral and written communications skills at all level. Candidates must be Sales/Business Development oriented. Ref : HC0004
Power Of People Potential • Passion • Performance
Business Development Managers
Our client is one of the world’s leading providers of business intelligence solutions, delivering business critical information to key organizational functions, from sales to credit risk. You will be responsible for selling to a variety of specific market opportunities to achieve new ‘business-to-business’ sales revenue targets within your assigned geographical territory. Candidates must possess excellent communication and presentation skills to generate interest at a senior level. Candidates must be resourceful to identify new business opportunities and develop existing client opportunities. Ref : AS0003
Financial Analysts (Manufacturing/Payroll/Taxation)
Our clients are US MNCs in varied industries. Candidates must possess proficient financial and analytical skills with strong understanding of accounting principles. You will be responsible for specific function with focus on e2e cost of product and services, COS and variances analysis or tax support for Singapore and other regions or regional payroll in APAC. Candidates must have minimum 3 years of relevant experience; be a champion for excellence, change and simplification; and are able to influence and foster strong collaboration. Ref : AS0004
Project Manager/Business Lead (Banking and Finance)
Our client is one of the leading banks in the industry. Candidates are required to manage full life-cycle of IT applications implementation and business support to meet the business requirements of the Bank. You will need to engage with business users to understand requirements, propose solutions and scope projects. You will need to lead a team of project managers and business analysts and ensure timely delivery of projects and regular enhancement releases. You must have at least 10-12 years of IT experience in the Banking and Finance Industry. You must possess good leadership skills and have a proven track record of successful implementation of large IT systems across banking domains. Ref : JT0001
Enterprise Sales Manager
Our clients are leading System Integrators and Technology Providers. You are expected to build and to grow consultative relationship with enterprise clients and be their trusted advisors for the procurement of enterprise IT products and services. You are to develop a core understanding of the unique business needs of the clients within their industry, seek out new opportunities, expand existing opportunities to build and manage the sales pipeline. You are expected to maintain knowledge of competitors to strategically position the organization’s unique value proposition. Candidates should have at least 5 years of enterprise sales experience. Ref : FD0002
Channels Director
Our client, one of the leading software MNCs, is looking for a channels lead, ASEAN. You will be responsible for leading the channels management team and developing channels strategies. You must have strong partner networks across SE Asia markets especially with key partner executives from Enterprise System Integrators and Resellers. You will need to have proven experiences in channels management involving identifying, appointing, enabling to motivating channels partners. You are expected to develop channels strategies to engage and motivate channels partners to increase overall sales revenue and profitability. You are required to create business plan with internal sales team and channels partners to ensure consistent go-to-market strategies. Ref : FD0003
Managing Director
Our client is a non profit organization look for a Managing Director. You will be directly accountable to the Board of Directors for the overall management and operations of the organization to achieve youth development and engagement goals and financial sustainability. These include implementing policies set by the Board of Directors; being accountable for annual goals; programme development; business development; staff development, recruitment and retention; P&L and finance management; and administration. You must have more than 8 years of hospitality or events experience and minimally possess a degree from a recognised university. Candidates must have strong interpersonal skills and a passion for youth development. You must be a creative problem solver, effective decision maker with excellent verbal and written communication skills Ref : HC0005
VP Infrastructure - Bank Operations & Technology
Our client is a leading bank looking for an outstanding leader, senior executive who is able to provide high quality, responsive, 24/7 support services in operations and technology services. Qualified candidates must have experience in banking or related financial services with significant expertise in capacity and resource management, cost reduction/containment, productivity improvement, assuring employee and customer satisfaction and workforce optimization with significant budget responsibility. The candidate must be an outstanding, team centered executive able to function effectively in a growth oriented/profit improvement environment in managing technical engineering team. Follow us at: Ref : JT0002 TM
For interested candidates, please email your CV to careers@olivetreesearch.com with reference number in the subject.
24 March - 06 April 2011 (Issue 75)
P.22 HR Vendors of the Year Award 2009 Voted Top 10 Preferred Recruitment Firms
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ONSULTING
A leading Foreign Bank is looking to hire:
CHRIS
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Head / Director – Trade Sales, Singapore (Transaction Banking) Responsibilities: • Leads and drives the Bank’s Trade Finance business, with P&L responsibility for MNCs and Large Local Corporates in Singapore. • In addition to team management role, required to maintain and acquire key/large clients. • Involves in various strategic initiatives of the Bank; must be able to represent well and front various management or stakeholders at senior level. • Once proven, opportunity to be groomed as Cash and Trade Sales Head for Singapore. Requirements: • At least 10 years of work experience, with minimum 4 to 5 years of Trade Sales experience in Singapore. • Possesses strong Trade knowledge and sound market understanding, especially in the MNC and Large Local Corporates space. • Dynamic, and has good leadership skills with proven experience in team management. • An understanding of credit, being able to structure complex trade deals and keen understanding of Trading Company / Commodities segment will be highly advantageous. Interested applicants should email their CV to Katherine at kat@chris-consulting.com quoting the job title in the subject line.
Our client, a global leading provider of data warehouse technology is looking for an outstanding individual to join them as:
CHRIS
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Regional Data Warehouse Project Manager Responsibilities: • The Project Manager plans, schedules, monitors, evaluates and directs projects to ensure a complete business solution is implemented. The Project Manager may act alone or is expected to lead a team or a definable segment of a larger project. The Project Manager produces a project plan based on the Global PM Project Management methodology for executing the project. Requirements: • 10-15 years in Information Technology (or equivalent) • Data Warehouse; CIO; MIS Director; Consulting experience: Vendor or Consulting firm (Big 5) • ESI Project Management Masters Certificate, PMI - Project Manager Professional (PMP) Certification. Interested applicants should email their CV to PeiYi at py@chris-consulting.com quoting the job title in the subject line.
Our client, a leader in the Banking industry is looking for an outstanding individual to join them as:
CHRIS
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CHRIS
ONSULTING Our client, a leading provider of new generation insurance core software solutions and serving leading insurance companies in Asia and Europe is looking for an outstanding individual to join them as:
Regional Sales Manager, SEA Responsibilities: • Uses consultative, solution selling and business development skills at the CXO level to align the client’s business needs with solutions. • Highly developed business development and negotiation skills at the CXO level. • Focuses on client’s key business challenges and drivers to position himself/herself as a trusted advisor at the CxO level. • Advocates for client needs in negotiating solution sales and troubleshooting solution delivery issues. Requirements: • A Bachelor’s Degree with minimum of 5 years sales and operations experience in the IT/ Insurance industry • Domain knowledge in Life and/or General Insurance will be an added advantage • Good interpersonal, communication, presentation, leadership and peoples management skills • Good command of spoken and written English is essential and good command of spoken Mandarin is desirable • Willing to travel extensively and must be a good team player Interested applicants should email their CV to Jane at jane@chris-consulting.com quoting the job title in the subject line.
A reputable Foreign Bank is looking to hire:
CHRIS
ONSULTING
SVP / Director – Cash Product & Project Delivery (Transaction Banking) Responsibilities: • Part of Cash Management Product department, incumbent will provide excellent on-boarding experience to International corporates, from Conception through Realization. • Duties include participating in the Sales process; works with Product, Technology & Implementation teams; identifies and bridges gaps between client ask and our product offerings; resolves conflicts and use project management disciplines to lead the projects. Requirements: • Min. 12 years of Transaction Banking experience, with good understanding of various Cash • Management products including Payments, Collections, Liquidity. • Familiar with ISO standards, SWIFT execution, SEPA and global ACH. • Possesses good leadership and stakeholder management skills, and able to engage high level clients such as Treasurers of MNCs. Interested applicants should email their CV to Katherine at kat@chris-consulting.com quoting the job title in the subject line.
Our client, a leader in the IT industry is looking for outstanding individuals to join them as:
CHRIS
ONSULTING
Management Reporting Vice President
Regional Project Manager
Responsibilities: • Financial analysis, strategic business planning and delivery of an effective performance management • Proactively highlight risk areas in relation to product revenue and margin • Provide analytical support for marketing campaigns and customer segmentation
Responsibilities: • Responsible for overall project management, to fulfill and meet both the organisation’ and customers’ satisfaction
Requirements: • Degree in business or accounting with at least 8 years of relevant experience, preferably in Consumer banking • Conversant with current accounting standards, strong financial modeling skills • Transfer price knowledge essential Interested applicants should email their CV to Jane at jane@chris-consulting.com quoting the job title in the subject line.
Requirements: • Posses at least a Bachelor’s Degree with 5 -15 years working experience in insurance industry • Domain knowledge in either Life OR General Insurances • Certification in PMI is an added advantage • Experience and strong knowledge in IT Project Management • Ability to work in high-pressure environment and to launch a project within short time frame • Good command of spoken & written English. Good command of spoken Mandarin is most desirable • Willing to travel extensively and a good team player Interested applicants should email their CV to Ben at ben@chris-consulting.com quoting the job title in the subject line.
For more information please contact CHRIS-CONSULTING Pte Ltd at Tel: (65) 6221 0709 or visit www.chris-consulting.com
24 March - 06 April 2011 (Issue 75)
P.23
Selection of job openings available at the
HeadHunt Networking Party ANZ
Capita Group
CA Search
• Finance Manager – Relationship Banking, Institutional Finance Asia • Insurance Specialist • Portfolio Sales Manager • Product Manager • Relationship Manager – Offshore
• Deputy Director, Corporate Finance • Director, Operations • Global Logistics Director / Senior Manager • Regional Service Delivery Manager • Senior Analyst, Market Risk Management & Product Control
• Assistant Manager, HR (C & B) • Associate/AVP, Asset Purchase • AVP/VP, Advisory Financing– Project Finance • AVP/VP, Group Team Lead – Enterprise Banking • HR Generalist
Chris Consulting
Citibank
EDB
• Corporate Finance Head • Enterprise Sales Manager • Head Of Trade Sales • Regional IT Project Manager • Strategic Business Analytics
• Applications Development Manager • Credit Analyst (Research & Analysis Unit) • Finance Analyst • Relationship Managers • Team Head, CitiService Singapore
• Senior Officer/Assistant Head, Business Environment (Tax & Financial Policy) • Senior Officer/Assistant Head, Business Marketing • Senior Officer/Assistant Head, Finance • Senior Officer/Assistant Head, Human Resources Division (Talent Performance & Rewards) • Senior Officer/Assistant Head, Marketing & Communication (Corporate Communication)
GMP Group
Hays
Hydrogen Group
• AVP – Group Audit, Internal Auditor • Finance Manager • Network Infrastructure Project Manager • Product Documentation & Development, AVP/ VP • Senior Accountant
• Business Analyst, Client Onboarding • Global Purchasing Director, Marine Engineering • Mission-Critical IT Team Lead • Regional Controller • Solutions-Focused Business Consultant
• Executive Director – Banking & Capital Markets • Head of Change Management • Lean Six Sigma Specialist • Vice President – Product Control Change
IDA
IRAS
• Assistant Director - Financial Services • Assistant Director - Tourism Hospitality & Retail • Executive/Senior Consultant - User Interface & Visualisation • Senior Manager/ Manager – Next Generation Network (NGN) Programmes Office (Commercial) • Senior Manager/ Manager/ Assistant Manager – Next Generation Services Development
• Compliance Strategy & Risk Division (Senior Analyst/ Principal Analyst/Manager) • Corporate Tax Division (Principal Tax Officer/ Tax Specialist/ Transfer Pricing Officer) • Goods & Services Tax Division (Principal Tax Officer/ Principal Tax Auditor/ Senior Tax Specialist/ Manager) • Investigation & Forensics Division (Senior Tax Investigator/ Principal Tax Investigator/ Principal Intelligence Analyst) • Tax Policy & International Tax Division (Principal Tax Officer/ Group Tax Specialist/Transfer Pricing Officer)
Kelly Selection • Head of Finance • Manager, HR Resourcing • Private Banker • Procurement Category Manager - Technology • SEA Financial Controller
KS Consulting
Links Recruitment
Lucasfilm
Maltem
• Director, Legal Entity Control • Management Accountant • Senior IT Professionals • SVP Product Control – Rates • VP Internal Audit Private Banking
• Accountant • Auditor (Internal / IT) • Executive Assistant to President/CEO • Human Resource Manager • Sales Manager
• HR Coordinator (HRIS/Payroll) • HR Generalist • Production Accountant • Senior Accountant
• Algorithmic Trading Architect • APAC BPI Compliance Business Analyst • Enterprise Storage Specialist • Equities Lead Quant Analyst • Project Manager / IBM Cognos Specialist
Manpower
MOE
OCBC
Randstad
• Analyst • Business Development Director • Financial Controller, ASEAN • Lead Business Analyst • Project Manager
• Education Officer (Teacher)
• Business Development Manager - Enterprise Banking • Credit Analyst – Financial Institution • Premier Banking Relationship Manager (Onshore & Offshore RM) • Relationship Associate for Global Corporate Bank • Senior Business Analyst – Technology Solutions –(Treasury & Market Risk)
• Local Corporate Relationship Manager • Regional Procurement Analyst • Risk & Compliance Manager • SAP IT Operations Manager • Travel Marketing Manager
RGF Executive Search
RecruitPlus
Reed
• General Counsel - Asia Pacific • Head of MPS (Managed Print Services) • Internal Audit Manager (APAC) • Regional Resourcing Leader (APAC) • Regional Senior Manager, APAC (Managed Services Sales)
• Accountant • Business Analyst • Communications Manager • Finance Manager • Manager, Compensation & Benefits
• Global Commodity Manager • IT Head - Regulatory Reporting ( APAC) • Marketing Manager - Global Consumer Brand • Senior Project Manager (IT Applications) • South Asia Financial Controller
SAP
SearchWorks
The Invisible Company
• Account Executive • Business Manager –SAP Custom Development • Channel Sales • Customer Engagement Manager • Senior Manager, Online Marketing & Strategy
• Director of Sales - M.I.C.E. • Financial Controller • Head of Business Continuity Management, South-East Asia • Relationship Manager/Private Banker • Senior Change Manager FICC Operations
• Financial Controller (China-Based) • Investment Analyst, REIT • Legal Manager • Manager, Research • Senior Finance Manager
24 March - 06 April 2011 (Issue 75)
P.24
RECRUITING TODAY’S TALENT FOR TOMORROW. Our Commerce and Industry division in Singapore specialises in placing experienced professionals across a broad range of clients, from multinational corporations to SMEs across all sectors of industry including Accounting & Finance, HR, IT and Sales & Marketing.
We provide permanent, contingency, retained, and contract solutions from middle through to senior management positions. If you would like to find out more about us, or if we can help you with a particular assignment, please contact Tricia Liverpool on 6557 4675.
APAC MARKETING MANAGER, MEDICAL DEVICES
SENIOR SALES SPECIALIST, FINANCIAL PRODUCTS
VP FINANCE
With a strong reputation amongst surgeons this organisation is a major player in the medical devices sector. To expand operations all over Asia, they are looking to hire a Marketing Manager to work with local marketing divisions based in the APAC countries. You will also develop and implement regional marketing strategy whilst collecting and analysing monthly sales results and profitability.
This is an outstanding opportunity to drive new business and exceed revenue targets working for a global player that creates news and information to make financial services and business professionals more productive and successful. You will create a steady pipeline of opportunities to meet financial targets and conduct live product demos to further emphasise the value proposition and progress opportunities.
This market leader within the shipping sector has large scale plans for expansion over the next five years. This role reports to the GVP Planning and Finance (but works very closely with the CEO) and provides leadership to the global finance team responsible for all financial operations for the group including financial transactions, statutory and management reporting, financial budgeting, tax and audit. The role also has a very strong operational and turnaround requirement.
You will have prior knowledge of coordinating local marketing operations and training sales teams on new products and recent innovations. In return for providing benchmarking updates and preparing monthly and yearly sales forecasts, you will participate in exhibitions and coordinate the local marketing operations.
Success will depend on your in depth understanding of financial markets with specific FX knowledge, as well as strong client relationships within Trading, Hedge Funds and Asset Management firms. A degree level education is essential and an MBA a plus.
S$150,000 + bonus
S$300,000 p.a. base
$220K package + insurance
You will be leading the global finance team and be responsible for the smooth and efficient daily financial operations of the Group. There is a significant focus on managing change given a potential organisational restructure and refocusing of deliverables.
A minimum of five years’ experience in marketing medical devices, related products or services is required as is a Bachelors or Masters. Overseas experience would be advantageous as would fluency in English.
The role requires you to demonstrate significant sales and/or business development expertise in FX/capital markets, coupled with self motivation, strategic thinking and a successful track record. It can be based in either Hong Kong or Singapore, so there will be opportunities for travel in the region.
It is imperative for finance to be seen as a credible and powerful tool within the business and this person needs to have the gravitas and talent to gain credibility whilst hitting the ground running.
For further information: Laurent Pinna on 6557 4676 lpinna@morganmckinley.com.sg
For further information: Cindy Williams on 6557 4680 cwilliams@morganmckinley.com.sg
For further information: Charlie Robinson 6557 4678 crobinson@morganmckinley.com.sg
REGIONAL FINANCE AND PLANNING MANAGER (APAC)
AUDIT MANAGER
REWARDS MANAGER
This dynamic global FMCG leader has a reputation for employing and retaining the best. As a key member of the Global Business team, this role will report to the Business Partner and assume a strategic role in overall financial management. You will assist in providing leadership on key strategies, major business initiatives, financial performance evaluation and the development of operating processes.
A great opportunity for a talented individual to join this renowned accounting firm’s audit division as an audit manager. The practice has been growing continuously for the last five years and offer an energetic, supportive and very social culture.
A US MNC is seeking a mature, resourceful and dynamic Rewards Manager to take up a regional portfolio. Based in Singapore, you will support the implementation and communication of all C&B-related projects regionally.
S$125,000
S$150,000
S$140,000
You will also provide monthly forecasting and be involved in the annual budget and strategic planning. Whilst working effectively with various divisions outside of Finance, you will need to manage ways of increasing business revenue whilst identifying cost savings. A degree in Accounting or Finance is essential and a CPA or MBA is preferred. At least eight years’ experience preferably from a FMCG company and strong leadership/management exposure coupled with excellent analytical skills are required. For further information: Penny Lim at 6557 4663 plim@morganmckinley.com.sg
The role will work mainly with SMEs, financial organisations and some larger corporations. You will be responsible for managing a team of four from planning to execution whilst meeting all legislative requirements. Based in the CBD the role offers an excellent working environment, autonomy, as well as exposure to varied and complex assignments. The position requires a degree qualified candidate (CPA is preferable) and at least seven years audit experience in the Singapore market. You must have outstanding communication skills both verbal and written, with a self-motivated and professional work ethic. For further information: Regina Tecson at 6557 4658 rtecson@morganmckinley.com.sg
In addition to project management, you are also responsible for tracking industry data & best practices and aligning C&B policies to ensure the country stakeholders are fully aware of the corporate standards. The role would suit a highly motivated, numeric and hands-on individual who possesses initiative and strong organisational skills with a proven ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and managers. A global mindset coupled with cultural sensitivity is essential. University educated with a degree in HR, Business, Statistics or related subjects, five to eight years’ relevant experience in a MNC. A regional portfolio is a plus. For further information: Inez Chan on 6557 4672 ichan@morganmckinley.com.sg
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