We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager - General Ledger to oversee the General Ledger (GL) function. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, managing the month-end and year-end closing process, maintaining strong financial controls, and supporting audit and statutory compliance across local and regional entities.

Key Responsibilities

General Ledger & Financial Reporting
Lead and oversee the General Ledger function, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records.
Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities for Singapore operations and overseas entities.
Review and approve journal entries, accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, and balance sheet reconciliations.
Ensure all GL accounts are reconciled accurately and outstanding items are resolved on a timely basis.
Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports in accordance with Singapore FRS/IFRS.
Audit, Compliance & Tax
Act as the key liaison with external auditors and manage the annual audit process from planning through completion.
Prepare audit schedules and ensure timely submission of supporting documentation.
Ensure compliance with statutory reporting, GST filings, corporate tax requirements, and regulatory obligations.
Coordinate with external tax advisors on corporate tax computations and transfer pricing documentation.
Ensure intercompany transactions are properly recorded and reconciled.
Budgeting & Financial Control
Support the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections.
Monitor financial performance against budgets and investigate significant variances.
Strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and financial governance processes.
Support continuous improvements to financial reporting processes and accounting controls.
Team Leadership & Business Support
Lead, mentor, and supervise the General Ledger team, ensuring timely delivery of accounting activities.
Partner with operational and corporate stakeholders to provide financial support and reporting.
Support ad hoc financial analysis, management reports, and government or statutory surveys as required.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, or CA is preferred.
Minimum 6-8 years of relevant General Ledger or Financial Accounting experience, including experience in a supervisory or managerial role.
Strong technical knowledge of Singapore FRS/IFRS, GST, corporate tax, and statutory financial reporting.
Proven experience managing month-end and year-end closing, balance sheet reconciliations, and General Ledger operations.
Hands-on experience coordinating external audits and statutory audit requirements.
Experience with SAP (Finance/General Ledger modules) is highly preferred.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting.
Experience in the marine, offshore, shipping, engineering, or EPC industry is an advantage.
Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple entities and deadlines.

Finance Manager General Ledger (Marine & Offshore)