ACCOUNTS MANAGER

Role Summary

We are seeking an accomplished Accounts Manager cum Finance Controller to take full charge of financial stewardship for our Singapore operations. This is a senior, high-impact role that requires not only technical mastery but also the ability to lead with authority, enforce strict governance, and provide actionable insights to management. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and disciplined executor who thrives in fast-paced, compliance-driven environments and can deliver accuracy under pressure.

Key Responsibilities

. Financial Leadership & Oversight

. Lead the end-to-end finance function, covering AP, AR, GL, treasury, and statutory reporting.

. Manage multi-entity and multi-currency consolidations in compliance with SFRS and IFRS.

. Ensure complete accuracy and timeliness in all month-end and year-end closing activities.

. Oversee payroll preparation and administration, ensuring compliance with statutory contributions.

. Support senior management in strategic planning, investment evaluation, and contract reviews.

. Handle and coordinate finance operations for multiple related companies globally. Compliance & Risk Management

. Guarantee full adherence to ACRA, IRAS, GST, CPF, and all statutory obligations.

. Design, implement, and continuously strengthen internal control frameworks to mitigate risks.

. Act as primary liaison with auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory bodies.

. Uphold uncompromising governance standards across all business functions. Performance Monitoring & Business Support

. Develop annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and advanced financial models.

. Conduct variance, sensitivity, and scenario analyses to identify risks and opportunities.

. Closely monitor working capital, cash burn, margins, and other KPIs to safeguard financial health.

. Deliver high-quality insights and recommendations to drive profitability and operational efficiency. Team & Cross-Functional Collaboration

. Lead, mentor, and elevate the finance team to a high-performance standard.

. Partner with operations, procurement, and leadership to ensure strict financial compliance.

. Act as final approval authority on high-value reconciliations, vendor contracts, and payments.

Qualifications

. Minimum Bachelor's degree in Commerce or Finance (ACCA/CPA/CA preferred).

. 5 to 10 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 3 years in a controlling or leadership role.

Skills & Competencies

. Financial Acumen: Exceptional ability to analyze, interpret, and present complex financial data.

. Governance & Compliance: Strong command of statutory reporting and corporate governance practices.

. Risk Management: Proven expertise in implementing controls and identifying financial risks early.

. Leadership: Demonstrated capability to inspire, lead, and enforce discipline within finance teams.

. Strategic Thinking: Adept at scenario planning, variance analysis, and forward-looking forecasting.

. Systems Expertise: Hands-on experience with ERP and accounting platforms (SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, etc.).

. Resilience: Composed and decisive under pressure, with a zero-tolerance approach to errors.

Why This Role is Demanding

. Direct accountability for the company's financial compliance and sustainability.

. High complexity in managing multi-jurisdictional, multi-entity financial structures.

. Zero margin for error in reporting and regulatory submissions.

. Strategic visibility with regular reporting to senior management and the board.