Assistant Working Capital Manager

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Job Summary: 

The Assistant Working Capital Manager will support the Deputy Financial Controller in managing and monitoring the company’s working capital to optimize financial health. This role involves analyzing financial data, managing cash flow, preparing annual plans and forecasts, and implementing strategies to improve working capital efficiency.

Job Description:

• Cash Flow Management: Monitor daily bank movements to ensure transactions are as planned and to update cash collection status, as well as monitoring intercompany payment and receipts.
• Accounts Receivable: Oversee the collection process, work with operations to ensure timely receipt of payments and strive to reduce days sales outstanding (DSO).  Analyze status of outstanding invoices for required provisions.
• Accounts Payable: Manage payment schedules to optimize cash outflows while maintaining good supplier relationships.
• Financial Analysis: Conduct regular financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement in working capital management.  Prepare cashflow forecasts.
• Reporting: Prepare and present regular reports on working capital metrics to senior management.
• Planning: Prepare the annual cashflow plan and assign collection targets.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance working capital efficiency.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. Professional certification (e.g., CPA, CMA) is a plus.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in finance or accounting, with a focus on working capital management.
• Skills:
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in financial modeling and analysis.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
  • Good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel.
  • Experience with Oracle system is preferred.
• Personal Attributes:
• • Responsible, self-motivated, and detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
  • Good interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Additional Information:
• • Candidates with less experience will be considered for the position of Senior Working Capital Officer.
  • Experience in Construction industry will be a definite advantage

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