Assistant Manager Finance

About the role

The Assistant Finance Manager oversees the full spectrum of financial activities for Singapore and supports finance management for Japan. The role covers financial reporting, FP&A, tax, statutory compliance, audit coordination and treasury, working closely with regional business leaders to drive growth, profitability and operational efficiency.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly and annual financial close for Singapore and Japan, and ensure financial statements and management reports comply with IFRS/SFRS and local statutory standards
• Review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals and financial schedules
• Support annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting and strategic planning, and prepare management reporting packages, variance analyses and key financial metrics
• Act as a business partner to country and commercial leads with financial modelling, pricing evaluation and profitability insights
• Manage corporate income tax, GST/VAT, withholding tax and statutory filings, and coordinate with corporate secretarial and legal partners on statutory registers and corporate governance records
• Liaise with internal and external auditors, maintain internal controls, and monitor cash flow, working capital, payment runs, banking relationships and FX exposure
• Mentor junior finance staff and improve finance workflows, policies and reporting automation

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of experience in financial accounting, FP&A or regional finance management
• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance or equivalent
• CA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent qualification highly preferred
• Prior experience in multi-currency or regional environments (Singapore and Japan/APAC) strongly preferred

Required skills

• Strong command of IFRS/SFRS, statutory tax requirements in Singapore (Japan tax law exposure a plus)
• ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle or NetSuite, and advanced Excel
• Analytical ability, business partnering skills, stakeholder communication and leadership potential