Finance Manager | Singapore

Role & responsibilities

Financial Management

• Guide a team of Outsourced Accountants to provide timely and accurate book-keeping services.
• Prepare / review journal entries prepared by accountants.
• Prepare, monitor & review AP and AR transactions and allocation / overhead journals.
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end closing, Balance Sheet review and Profit and Loss review (Full Set of Accounts).
• Assist Financial Controller in preparing monthly forecasts and annual budgets.
• Cashflow management and liaise with regional team for any borrowing shortages or surplus repatriation.
• Prepare Intercompany billings, entries & settlements.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly accounting and tax pack submissions to regional team.
• Prepare statistical reports as required by the authorities

Statutory Reporting (Audit & Taxation)

• Liaise with auditors to review the Financial Statements, Statutory reports and ensure timely and accurate delivery of reports.
• Corporate tax preparation (ECI reporting, GST reporting, Corporate tax reporting)
• Liaise with external tax advisor for the corporate tax review and submission.
• Liaise with external tax advisor for transfer pricing documentation preparation.

Internal Control & System Integration

• Review and improve accounting and finance processes for better workflow, efficiency, and controls.
• Perform system (SUN, Concur, etc.) maintenance to ensure required setups are done appropriately.
• Manage and supervise daily operations and performance of the team to ensure a sound system of internal control for the department.
• Participate in the financial system integration process with global team.
• Maintain good communication with internal and external stakeholders, manage expectations and ensure exceptional service.
• Determine resource requirements and monitor existing and new client engagements.
• Any other appropriate duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Preferred candidate profile

• At least 8 years of relevant experience handling full sets of accounts
• Knowledge of Singapore market and regulatory understanding will be an added advantage.
• Degree in Accounting or equivalent.
• Experience in managing new Accounting System Implementation process.
• High level of efficiency, accuracy, integrity, and attention to detail
• Proactive, committed, and able to work under pressure and tight timelines.
• Strong in Excel, fluent in writing and presentation skills.
• Meticulous with high degree of initiative and resourcefulness.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.