Assistant Manager, Accounts Payable Reporting

JOB SUMMARY

This position is an extension of the Working Capital Management. This position will assist to oversee the global accounts receivables as well as the global accounts payables, with the objective to better manage the working capital for CMA CGM Group and its brands.

This position will report to the Manager Working Capital Management. Position will work closely with the Head Office stakeholders, Regional Offices, CCAS, Financial System Support (FSS), Global Business Service (GBS) and FiCOM Kuala Lumpur.

Key result areas:

1. Preparation management reporting on Account Payable performance for the CMA CGM Group, Carrier, Region, Country and responsibilities
2. Preparation management reporting on Account Payable (AP) position for the CMA CGM Group at different dimensions to provide allow details analysis for management on monthly/weekly basis
3. Prepare report for DPO and Weightage Average Payment days (WAPT) and Key Performance Indicators (“KPIs”) for each brand, regions and country.
4. Lead the Account Payable, DPO and WAPT digitalization projects with Finance Innovation team and business (HO Treasury, Regional offices)
5. Validate, review and enhance the Account Payable reports measurement from time to time with the direction from HO Treasury team.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assist managing of accounts receivable policies, processes, and systems for CMA CGM Group and CMA CGM Asia Pacific (brand APL & CNC) organizations. 
2. This position is responsible to provide support, conceptualize and implement the new FAST Program and other accounts receivables, account payables related enhancement projects.
3. Assist to prepare, tracking and reporting of the AR/AP KPIs for CMA CGM Group, Regional & Country
4. Ensure that revenue and AR accounting are in adherence to accounting standards (FRS reporting) and audit compliance.
5. Ensure timeliness preparation AR reporting inclusive of revenue, DSO, DPO and Bad Debts Provision for CMA CGM Asia Pacific (brand APL & CNC)
6. Ensure timeliness preparation AP reporting inclusive of expenses, DPO and Weightage Average Payment Terms (WAPT) for CMA CGM Group.
7. Monitor the DSO, DPO and Key Performance Indicators (“KPIs”) for each region. This includes discussion with HO and Regional stakeholder on reporting variables to facilitate their analysis. 
8. Provide support to management to perform analytical evaluation to business or financial opportunities, consistent with corporate objectives i.e. on improvement of working capital management. 
9. Review the AR/AP information provided for the Group for purpose of both internal and external financial reporting on monthly, quarterly and annual basis. This includes detailed breakdowns, disclosure notes and accounting policies for the CMA CGM Group and its brands (APL/CNC) for the statutory reporting requirements.
10. Involvement in Qlik development for AR/AP/DSO/DPO/WAPT/Working Capital dashboard
11. Involvement in Account Payable project transformation to standardize AP reports within CMA CGM Group
12. Provide assistance to any AP report queries to HO, Regional stakeholder, Agency, GSB and FiCOM Treasury team

JOB REQUIREMENT

1. Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor Accounting Degree or Professional Degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Admin/Shipping.
2. Minimum of 5 - 7 years of relevant working experience in a similar function, preferably from a logistics or financial environment in Account Payable/Treasury accounting role.
3. Excellent computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Power Point
4. Strategic and financial planning skills and orientation to formulate the strategic financial direction. Reputation for taking a strategic approach to finance and financial reporting.
5. Strong grasp and knowledge of International Accounting Standards. Keep abreast of the new development of Accounting Standard in Singapore.
6. Demonstrate initiative to do more than is expected or required in the position, with the desire and capability to progress with the organization. 
7. The ability to work in diverse cultures with a demonstrated awareness of differences in international business environments.
8. Preferable experience in Qlik development and with knowledge/skill in Power Pivot, Power Query and Marco.
9. Effective leader who can drive financial performance and maximize the productivity of the staff and system.
10. People management and development skills. Able to develop staff to their fullest potential and retain staff for long term advancement within the organization.