Associate, Treasury & Cash Operations, Finance Department (Contract)

GIC is one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds. With over 2,000 employees across 11 offices around the world, we invest in more than 40 countries globally across asset classes and businesses. Working at GIC gives you exposure to an extraordinary network of the world’s industry leaders. As a leading global long-term investor, we Work at the Point of Impact for Singapore’s financial future, and the communities we invest in worldwide.

Finance Department

We manage the financial needs of the GIC Group for ongoing business needs and building of new capabilities and capacity.

What impact can you make in this role?

You will be part of a team that provides financial management services across the GIC group.

We are looking for a suitable candidate to join Financial Accounting team with the Finance Department on a 1-year contract. As a member of the Finance team, your responsibility includes accounts payable functions, corporate card administration and support in Travel & Expense processes.

What will you do as an Accounting Associate on a 1-year contract? 

Accounts Payables

• Process vendor invoices for payment accurately and on a timely basis via SAP VIM (Vendor Invoice Management).
• Perform vendor creation, maintenance and callbacks.
• Ensure invoices are processed with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency, meeting agreed turnaround times and service levels.
• Raise invoices for reimbursements of expenses.
• Support and work closely with business users, vendors and banks to resolve queries on staff claims, vendor invoices and payments.
• Support delivery of process improvements and perform user testing for new initiatives, actively leveraging technology, automation and AI tools to enhance productivity and reduce manual effort.

Travel & Expense (T&E) Administration

• Support and execute the day-to-day T&E processes including expense reporting, expense audit, onward billings of T&E expenses.
• Manage corporate card administration end-to-end, including processing employee card applications, liaising with the bank on application status and issues, card termination, monthly statement reconciliation and follow-up on long outstanding transactions.
• Engage and work closely with end users, vendors and banks to resolve queries on T&E claims and corporate card transactions.
• Support delivery of new T&E initiatives and tools including user testing, change management and employee engagement.

What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role? 

• Bachelor’s degree/Diploma in Accounting/Finance or equivalent professional qualification and 3 to 6 years relevant working experience in an accounting function and accounts payable function. Experience in travel and expense administration function is a plus.
• A strong team player with excellent interpersonal, communication and analytical skills, who is keen to learn and pick up new challenges in a dynamic and fast paced environment
• Driven self-starter, with strong initiative, who is hands-on and comfortable to manage multiple tasks, resourceful and able to work collaboratively with different stakeholders, and can work independently to deliver outcomes
• Communicates in a clear, succinct, organised and convincing manner verbally and in writing
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and deliver in a fast-paced environment
• Tech-savvy and eager to embrace digital tools, automation and AI to work smarter and improve accuracy and efficiency in day-to-day tasks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and have practical working experience with accounting software systems (SAP experience is preferred)
• Experience with corporate card and travel and expense management (Concur experience is preferred).

Work at the Point of Impact

We need to be forward-looking to attract the right people to help us become the Leading Global Long-term Investor. Join our ambitious, agile, and diverse teams - be empowered to push boundaries and pursue innovative ideas, share your views, and be heard. Be anchored on our PRIME Values: Prudence, Respect, Integrity, Merit and Excellence, which guides us in how we make our day-to-day decisions. We strive to inspire. To make an impact.

Flexibility at GIC

At GIC, our offices are vibrant hubs for ideation, professional growth, and interpersonal connection. At the same time, we believe that flexibility allows us to do our best work and be our best selves. Thus, our teams come into the office four days per week to harness the benefits of in-person collaboration, but have the flexibility to choose which days they work from home and adjust this arrangement as situational needs arise.

GIC is an equal opportunity employer

GIC is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Learn more about our Finance Department here:

https://gic.careers/group/finance-department/