Assistant Finance Manager (Global Commodity Firm)

About the role

A global agri-commodity business with a significant international footprint is recruiting an Assistant Finance Manager to join its corporate finance team in Singapore. The role supports financial reporting, governance and month-end close across key business entities, with exposure to statutory reporting, group consolidation support, process improvement and stakeholder engagement.

Key responsibilities

• Lead month-end, quarter-end and year-end financial closing to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Review profit and loss and balance sheet transactions for compliance with accounting standards and tax regulations.
• Support the preparation of consolidated reporting packages and annual reporting requirements.
• Coordinate external audit activities and assist with statutory financial statement preparation.
• Manage finance systems administration and support continuous improvement of reporting processes.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to improve workflows, controls and reporting efficiency.
• Liaise with government agencies and regulatory bodies on reporting submissions and surveys.

Required profile

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance or a recognised professional accounting qualification.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in financial reporting, corporate accounting or related finance functions.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore Financial Reporting Standards and local tax regulations.
• Experience supporting audits and statutory reporting processes.
• Exposure to financial instruments accounting (FRS 109) is advantageous.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to drive process improvements and work independently in a dynamic environment.

Required skills

• ERP systems, preferably SAP (beneficial)
• Singapore Financial Reporting Standards and local tax regulations

What we offer

• Structured development opportunities and exposure to senior finance stakeholders.
• Participation in transformation and process improvement initiatives.
• Comprehensive employee benefits.