Assistant Finance Manager/Finance Manager (MCST & Company Accounts)

Job Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

• Independently manage the full finance and accounting functions of Management Corporation Strata Title (MCST) and company accounts, including review of work performed by team members.
• Handle full sets of accounts from source documents to financial statements, covering Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, and Fixed Assets.
• Perform monthly and year-end closing, including preparation of management accounts, supporting schedules, intercompany reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Prepare timely and accurate financial and management reports for group consolidation and management review.
• Group Reporting for US (Must be strong in IFRS and consolidation)

Statutory & Compliance

• Prepare and submit statutory filings, including GST returns, Estimated Chargeable Income (ECI), and corporate income tax computations.
• Maintain proper accounting records and documentation in compliance with the Building Maintenance and Strata Management Act (BMSMA), Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS/FRS), and other relevant regulations.
• Prepare audit schedules and support internal and external audits, including coordination for audited financial statements.

Stakeholder & External Liaison

• Liaise independently with external auditors, tax agents, banks, vendors, regulatory authorities, and council members.
• Act as the key finance point of contact for MCST-related financial matters.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Cash Flow

• Assist in budget preparation and monitoring for managed properties.
• Conduct financial forecasting and variance analysis.
• Monitor cash flow and manage payments, collections, and banking matters to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

Operations & Coordination

• Monitor and coordinate with on-site administrative staff on invoice submissions and supporting documentation.
• Serve as the liaison between the finance department and operations managers to ensure timely and accurate financial processing.

Management Support

• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and reports to support management decision-making.
• Undertake other finance-related duties as assigned by management.

Job Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Professional qualification such as Chartered Accountant (CA), ACCA, or CPA is an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of relevant finance/accounting experience.
• Candidates applying for the Finance Manager position must have at least 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Prior experience handling full sets of accounts, preferably in property management, real estate, or MCST environments.

Technical Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.

• Good working knowledge of:
  Building Maintenance and Strata Management Act (BMSMA) Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS/FRS)
  GST and corporate taxation in Singapore

Skills & Competencies

• Proven experience liaising directly with auditors, tax agents, and external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Meticulous, responsible, and detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Confident, independent, and able to work under pressure.