Assistant Finance Manager

Assistant Finance Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

• Ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements and accounting standards (IFRS/GAAP).

• Compile supporting schedules and liaise with auditors and tax agents for audits, filings, and submissions.

• Manage the full set of accounts, including Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), and General Ledger (GL).

• Handle bank postings, reconciliations, payments, journal entries, and maintenance of financial schedules.

• Administer GST filings, submissions, and claims in accordance with Singapore regulations.

• Monitor cash flow and working capital to ensure liquidity and financial stability.

• Assess foreign exchange exposure and support hedging strategies where required.

• Develop and manage annual budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections.

• Track actual performance against budget and prepare variance analysis with actionable insights.

• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support management decision-making.

• Implement, maintain, and enhance internal controls, policies, and procedures.

• Ensure compliance with tax laws, corporate governance, and regulatory requirements.

• Coordinate internal and external audits, regulatory reviews, and compliance matters.

• Set KPIs for the finance team and ensure timely and accurate delivery of outputs.

• Lead, coach, and develop finance team members, assigning tasks and monitoring progress.

• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and results orientation.

• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to streamline workflows, strengthen controls, and identify cost efficiencies.

• Support ad-hoc finance duties and special projects as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

• CPA / ACCA or equivalent professional qualification preferred.

• Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting or finance experience, ideally within the marine, offshore, or engineering industry.

• Strong working knowledge of Singapore financial regulations, GST, and tax laws.

• Proficient in ERP accounting systems SAP experience is an advantage.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Able to work independently while effectively managing team and stakeholder expectations.