Key Responsibilities:
1. Month-end closing, Financial Reporting and Analysis
- Manage month-end closing and deliver accurate, timely financial reports to Business Heads and Group.
- Perform variance analysis against budget and prior year identify risks and opportunities and recommend corrective actions.
- Review reconciliations, journals and schedules prepared by team members for accuracy and compliance.
2. Finance Operations
- Oversee day-to-day finance operations covering AP, GL, Inventory and Assets. Identify issues and implement effective solutions proactively.
- Ensure efficient payment processes and proper expense control aligned with company policies.
- Monitor and optimize working capital drive cash flow improvements.
- Evaluate the FX requirements, manage FX risks with appropriate FX hedging.
- Assist the Finance Manager and Financial Controller on external audits within tight deadlines.
- Challenge the status quo and streamline processes to improve productivity. Actively participate in finance digitization initiatives and ERP enhancements.
3. Tax and Regulatory Compliance
- Manage the full spectrum of corporate tax, ensure timely and accurate submissions and optimize tax incentives in collaboration with our tax advisors.
- Manage GST compliance and reporting, maintain our GST ACAP Premium status.
- Manage corporate secretarial matters in compliance with Companies Act and ACRA requirements. Ensure compliance with other requirements e.g., bank covenants, Department of Statistics, etc.
4. Leadership and Team Development
- Supervise, coach and motivate team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvements and collaboration.
- Work closely with the Finance Manager to achieve departmental goals.
Requirements:
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or ACCA, with CA / CPA.
- Experience: minimum 5 years experience of accounting experience, including at least 1 year in a supervisory role, preferably from a mid to large sales organization in a dynamic industry.
- Good understanding of IFRS reporting requirements and various tax legislations (GST, corporate tax, transfer pricing).
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, with advanced skills in Excel, and Microsoft Dynamics / Business Central ERP system.
- Hands-on team player with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, plus attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to effectively convey financial information clearly to stakeholders.
- Ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
