Finance Manager

As a Finance Manager in the Shipping Industry for a Global MNC, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the accounting and financial reporting functions, ensuring compliance with local GAAP and IFRS standards. Reporting to the Group financial controller in Singapore, you will be responsible for preparing accurate and timely financial reports for group reporting and consolidation. Your role will involve providing financial forecasts, budget analysis, and risk assessments to support decision-making processes at both the group and management levels. Your key responsibilities will include evaluating and enhancing financial systems and processes, implementing ERP tools to improve accounting efficiency, and ensuring full compliance with statutory reporting, audit, and tax regulatory requirements. You will be expected to establish robust internal controls to manage risks effectively and safeguard company assets. Additionally, you will lead and mentor the accounting team, focusing on performance growth and adherence to internal control and reporting timelines. Collaboration with the holding company will be essential to align financial objectives with business operations. You will liaise with auditors, tax agents, legal teams, and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations. The ideal candidate for this role should be a Chartered Accountant or hold a Master's degree in Finance/Accounting, with a minimum of 8 years of experience in financial management, including at least 3 years in a leadership position. You should possess a strong understanding of IFRS standards, hands-on experience in financial and management reporting, and analytics. Prior experience with ERP processes is highly desirable, along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Experience in enhancing finance functions and controls, managing accounting teams, and knowledge of tax compliance matters will be advantageous in this role.,