Assistant Finance Manager (Manufacturing/Consolidation)

About the role

A client in the manufacturing sector is looking for an Assistant Finance Manager to lead its finance operations, including the financial close, group reporting and consolidation, and the oversight of AP, AR, GL, fixed assets and treasury. The role also covers product costing, inventory valuation, budgeting and forecasting, and acts as the main contact for auditors, tax consultants and regulators.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly and annual financial close and prepare financial reports on time and accurately.
• Review and approve journals, accruals, prepayments, intercompany transactions and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare and review management reports, performance analyses and variance explanations.
• Support group reporting, financial consolidation and statutory reporting.
• Oversee AP, AR, GL, fixed assets and treasury, and manage product costing, inventory valuation and manufacturing cost allocation.
• Analyse material, labour and overhead variances and provide financial insight to improve operations.
• Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting aligned with business objectives.
• Provide financial analysis and business partnering support for capital investments, cost optimisation and operational improvements.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and oversee tax compliance (corporate income tax, GST/VAT, withholding tax).
• Act as the main liaison with auditors, tax consultants, corporate secretaries and regulatory authorities.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance or a related discipline.
• Professional accounting qualifications such as CA, CPA or ACCA highly preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of finance and accounting experience, including team leadership or supervision.
• Prior experience in external audit and the manufacturing industry is a strong advantage.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards, internal controls, corporate governance and statutory compliance.
• Hands-on experience in product costing, inventory accounting, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills in a fast-paced environment.