Finance Analyst, Asia

Position Objective 

Cognita Asia Holdings Pte Ltd is part of Cognita Group and we are looking for a Finance Analyst to be part of our Finance team. Our ideal colleague will have a good mix of Accounting, Business Planning and Commercial Finance experience.

This role will undertake the full aspect of financial budgeting, forecasting and reporting, including some regulatory reporting. The incumbent will be responsible for consolidation, review and analysis of Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet and Cashflow, Capex spending across Asia schools: 

• Lead reporting process for the region to meet internal and external  requirements
• Coordinate, communicate, collaborate with Head Office, Regional Office  and Schools on budgeting, forecasting and reporting timelines and deliverables
• Support Regional Financial Controller and CFO in delivering Asia’s Finance team goals 

Responsibilities 

Long-term planning / Budgeting / Forecasting:

• Co-ordinate with Group HQ and lead Region and schools to update  monthly forecast, yearly budget, long-term planning
• Collaborate with schools to ensure deliverables and timelines are met
• Review and consolidate Profit & Loss, Cashflow, CAPEX and KPI performance
• Drive forecast accuracy with schools
• Develop scenario-models for long-term business planning and target-setting

Management Reporting / Financial Reporting & Analysis: 

• Provide critical business information to management by researching and  analyzing financial and market data
• Collaborate with Finance and Operation teams to support financial performance and delivery of KPI
• Present financial results and outlook to Region and Group HQ
• Prepare executive decks for review with leadership teams and Group HQ
• Create and drive use of standard dashboards and reporting decks across  Asia

Treasury:

• Manage cashflow requirements, repatriation of funds and Group borrowings between schools and Group Treasury 

Regional projects and initiatives:

• Contribute to projects by providing finance expertise
• Co-ordinate with Group HQ, Region and schools to complete projects as required 

Position Requirements 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Able to lead and influence small groups within and across functions
• Able to manage stakeholder requirements and prioritize outcomes to meet datelines
• Experience in use of IT systems, management reporting  and scorecard creation
• Has an analytical mindset with eye for details, even when managing large amounts of data
• Experience with use of technology and digital systems
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

PERSONAL QUALITIES:

• Enjoys working in a multi-cultural and cross-functional environment
• Organized and self-motivated, keen to take-on challenges and big projects
• Open to learning, adaptable
• Accountable

Qualifications 

• Qualified accountant
• At least 4 - 6 years of accounting and / or financial reporting & analysis experience 

Contacts 

• Cognita Head office and school-based employees
• Finance teams in schools 

Terms of Employment 

• Office hours are 9 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday
• Annual Leave – 15 Days
• Medical insurance coverage
• Reference Checks– Required
• Background Checks – Required

Safeguarding 

The job holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of  children and young person’s for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/he  comes into contact will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the  relevant Cognita Safeguarding; Child Protection Policy and Procedures at all  times. If in the course of carrying out the duties of the role, the job holder identifies any instance that a child is suffering or likely to suffer significant harm either at school or at home, s/he must report any concerns to the School’s Designated Safeguarding Lead or to the Head of School or indeed to the Regional CEO or Safeguarding Manager - Asia so that a referral can be made accordingly to the statutory services. 

For interested applicants, please submit your CV to [email protected]