Service Manager, Finance - Gl

At Shangri-La Singapore we are a heart-warming family. We share something powerful – our genuine care and respect for others. Our strength lies beyond our harmonious surroundings and hideaway locations. It lies in our core values that guide us to treat each and everyone with honour, as kin, as family. We strive to be the preferred employer by providing great benefits, tranquil and sincere working environment, work-life balance and effort recognitions.

Set in 15 acres of lush greenery just minutes from the vibrant Orchard Road shopping belt, the Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore is a tranquil, sophisticated urban retreat whether travelling for business or leisure. It features 792 luxurious guestrooms and suites across three distinct wings, which include unique family-themed rooms, supported by a host of dedicated family-focused amenities.

We are looking for a Service Manager, Finance - GL to join our team!

The Service Manager GL – Finance Shared Service Centre (“FSSC”) is responsible for the timeliness and accuracy of GL deliverables emanating from FSSC, and to provide support for financial matters or issues.

Ideal candidates are experienced finance leaders with a proven track record of leadership in a shared services management, with a strong sense of accountability and able to work independently.

Core Functions/Responsibilities:

Operations in FSSC

• In Record to Report (GL), ensuring all transactions are properly accounted and supported. This includes journal entries, subledger reconciliations to main GL, statistical entries to capture operational data.
  
• Conduct monthly reconciliation of bank and balance sheet schedules, debtors aging reports, fixed asset registers, etc.
  
• Ensure timely submission of monthly P&
  L and routine reports inline with HQ requirements, and provide variance analysis of actual vs budgeted figures
  
• Key liaison person with parties such as external and internal auditors, tax consultants, an excellent business partner with other non-finance departments
  

Annual budgeting

• Assist in hotels’ budgeting process by providing historical financial and operational data, as well as review of budget assumptions for FSSC department (OPEX and CAPEX)
  

Process improvements

• Improving on SOPs for easy guidance and implementation
  

Human Capital Management

• Provides guidance and mentorship to the team
  
• Key personnel in driving and upholding service standards
  

Others

• Any other related duties associated with the position
  

Qualifications/Capabilities:

• At least 5-8 years’ experience in Finance, ideally in a Shared Service environment
  
• A degree in Business / Accountancy from a reputable university
  
• Willingness to learn, keen to take on responsibilities
  
• Experience in business partnering with other non-finance departments is a plus