Assistant Manager, Finance GL (1-year Contract)

Who We Are Looking For & What Role You Will Play

We are looking for a proactive and dependable Finance professional who combines strong accounting fundamentals with practical leadership. You will oversee day-to-day Finance Operations and close readiness across AP, AR and Cash Processing, guide Team Leads, resolve escalations and ensure that financial transactions and supporting records are complete, accurate, timely and audit-ready.

The role is responsible for the effective delivery, control and continuous improvement of Finance Operations, including:

• Own Finance Operations outcomes across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Cash Processing, ensuring deliverables are completed accurately and within approved timelines.

• Coordinate pre-close and month-end activities, monitor dependencies and bottlenecks, and ensure timely operational inputs for financial and Group reporting.

• Oversee key reconciliations, cut-off discipline, transaction completeness, period accuracy and supporting evidence to maintain the integrity of financial records.

• Maintain a strong control environment by ensuring compliance with Finance policies, SOPs, approval requirements, the Delegation of Authority and applicable regulatory obligations, including GST and tax support.

• Provide leadership and review guidance to Team Leads, set priorities, support effective workload management, coach team members and strengthen accountability across the function.

• Partner with Financial Reporting, FP&A and business stakeholders to resolve cross-functional issues and support timely, reliable and accurate financial information.

• Support internal and external audits by ensuring schedules, reconciliations, approvals and transaction records are complete, well-organised and readily available.

• Drive process standardisation, control enhancements, automation and measurable efficiency improvements while maintaining appropriate governance.

• Perform other duties and support Finance initiatives as assigned by management.

What Knowledge & Experience We Require From You

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a recognised professional accounting qualification

• At least 5 years of relevant accounting or Finance Operations experience, including experience in month-end close, financial controls and team supervision

• Sound knowledge of AP, AR, cash processing, reconciliations and general ledger processes

• Good understanding of accounting principles, internal controls, audit requirements and Singapore GST compliance

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver accurately under tight reporting deadlines

• Effective people leadership, coaching, stakeholder management and communication skills

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and confidence working with finance systems and reporting tools

• Experience with ACCPAC/Sage and SAP is an advantage

• A proactive, resourceful and improvement-oriented mindset, with strong attention to detail and a high standard of integrity