Finance Manager

About the role

The Finance Manager oversees the company's finance and accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, effective internal controls, statutory compliance and sound cash flow management. The role supports the Director of Finance in financial planning, reporting, audits and business decision-making, while leading the day-to-day operations and development of the Finance team.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing, and ensure timely and accurate financial statements and management reports
• Coordinate annual budgeting and periodic forecasting, and provide financial analysis to support business decisions
• Monitor revenue, expenses, margins and profitability against budgets, and work with business teams on cost management
• Oversee accounts receivable, accounts payable and general accounting, including collections, overdue accounts and supplier payments
• Prepare and monitor cash flow forecasts, oversee bank reconciliations and controls over payments and bank accounts
• Oversee Singapore tax compliance (corporate income tax and GST), coordinate statutory audits and maintain financial records
• Maintain financial controls, approval processes and segregation of duties, and support internal and external audits
• Improve finance processes, drive automation and standardization, and establish finance KPIs
• Lead, supervise and develop the Finance team

Required profile

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance or a related discipline; ACCA, CPA or equivalent is an advantage
• At least 5-8 years of finance and accounting experience, including managerial or supervisory experience
• Familiarity with Singapore statutory and tax requirements (GST and corporate income tax)
• Experience with month-end and year-end closing, statutory audits and internal controls
• Good understanding of Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS)

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of financial accounting, management reporting, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems
• Analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills, with strong communication and leadership abilities