Finance Manager

Key Accountabilities

• Assist in managing and overseeing finance and accounting operations, providing guidance to the finance team on daily operations and accounting functions

• Prepare, review and analyse monthly management reports to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial and management reporting to both management and HQ, and recommend improvements where necessary

• Prepare consolidated financial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, ensuring proper elimination of intercompany transactions and adjustments during the consolidation process

• Review and ensure accuracy of GST, corporate tax, withholding tax, and other statutory and legal reporting requirements

• Prepare, analyse, and monitor budgets and forecasts, providing insights and recommendations to management

• Liaise with internal and external auditors, government authorities, bankers, etc. to ensure smooth and compliant financial operations

• Develop policies and internal controls for all finance and credit-related processes and procedures, ensuring compliance with company policies, international accounting standards, HQ accounting policies and J-Sox regulations

• Stay up-to-date on key changes in accounting standards, GST, and tax regulations, provide regular updates to the finance team and implement relevant policy changes

• Review and analyse project costing, financial ratios, and their implications, recommending countermeasures and cost improvement as necessary

• Review, recommend, and implement process improvements and digitalization initiatives to enhance operational efficiency

• Participate in special financial projects as required by management

• Perform any other duties as assigned by your superior

Pre-requisites

• Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy, CA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in a similar finance/accounting leadership role, including team management and supervisory responsibilities

• Proven ability to handle full sets of accounts independently and accurately

• Strong hands-on experience in preparing, reviewing, and filing GST returns, with thorough knowledge of IRAS compliance requirements

• Sound understanding of Singapore Financial Reporting standards (SFRS), the Companies ACT, and relevant IRAS regulations

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word, with practical experience in SAP Hana and SAP concur

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with keen attention to details

• Able to work independently, prioritize effectively, and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills