Senior Finance Associate

Role Overview

You will join the Group Procurement team to provide crucial project support, ensuring smooth procurement operations and the successful execution of ongoing projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement processes for the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) system, including tender openings, administering the procurement system, and processing daily transactions.
• Address queries from various business units concerning Group Procurement Policies, Operating Guidelines, and related procurement matters in an accurate and timely way.
• Collaborate closely with the procurement administrative team based in Malaysia and resolve any escalated issues from Singapore business units.
• Support new system rollouts and enhancements by preparing and performing user-acceptance testing (UAT) to confirm all requirements are fulfilled before going live.
• Maintain compliance by proactively identifying business and regulatory risks and implementing measures to prevent issues.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma or degree holder.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience, ideally with exposure to procurement projects and initiatives.
• Strong governance discipline and solid knowledge of procurement operations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• High integrity, accountability for one’s work, and positive attitude towards teamwork.

Success Criteria

• Exemplify the company’s core values in daily work and interactions.
• Maintain high levels of integrity and accountability.
• Proactively drive improvements and adapt to change.
• Effectively manage business and regulatory compliance risks with mitigation strategies.
• Stay informed of industry trends, regulatory updates, and emerging risks to proactively protect the organization.

About the Company

Established in 1908, Great Eastern is a prominent market leader and trusted name in Singapore and Malaysia. It manages over S$100 billion in assets and serves over 16 million policyholders, including 12.5 million under government schemes. The company distributes insurance solutions through a tied agency, bancassurance, and financial advisory network. Operations extend to Indonesia and Brunei. Great Eastern Life Assurance and General Insurance have held "AA-" ratings from S&P Global Ratings since 2010, ranking among Asia’s highest-rated life insurers. Its asset management arm, Lion Global Investors, is a leading player in Southeast Asia. A subsidiary of OCBC, the region's second largest financial group, Great Eastern benefits from OCBC’s strong credit ratings and global recognition for safety and management excellence.

Additional Information

Work location: GE Changi, Singapore.

Note to Recruitment Agencies: The company does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and is not responsible for fees related to such.