Finance Manager, ERP Support - Securities Firm

My client is a securities firm and they are looking to hire a middle to senior level Finance candidate with solid experience in financial systems (ERP implementation or support) and strong knowledge of SFC FRR reporting & financial reporting standards. Hands-on experience with accounting systems (e.g Oracle, FlexSystem, SAP etc.) is a must.

Here are the key functions of the role:

Accounting and other Finance Systems Ownership & Support

1. Act as the system owner and administrator of the accounting and other finance systems or platforms (e.g. Odoo, TJX).
2. Manage chart of accounts, accounting rules, posting logic, user access, roles, and segregation of duties.
3. Provide day‑to‑day finance system support, including issue investigation, root‑cause analysis, and resolution.
4. Ensure system data integrity, posting accuracy, and alignment between sub‑ledgers and the general ledger.

System upgrade, enhancement and implementation

1. Lead the end-to-end process of upgrading or replacement of accounting system, including requirements gathering, vendor selection, and implementation project management (on UAT, data migration, validation, and post‑implementation support etc.)
2. Coordinate with external vendors and internal IT to ensure seamless integration with existing trading systems, settlement systems, and banking platforms and timely delivery and issue resolution.
3. Manage data migration from the old systems to the new platforms, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.

Finance Process Review & Optimisation

1. Review current finance workflows (AP/AR, general ledger, reconciliation, fixed assets etc.) and provide solutions to assist in automating manual processes
2. Identify manual, inefficient, or high‑risk processes and propose automation or system‑driven solutions.

1. Explore and implement the use of AI in accounting to enhance productivity and increase efficiency and accuracy.

Training & Documentation

1. Develop user manuals and provide training to finance team members on new systems and processes.
2. Maintain proper documentation of system configurations and process flows.
3. Support regulatory inspections, internal audits, and external audits by providing system documentation, data extracts, and explanations.
4. Handle other ad-hoc tasks assigned by supervisor.