Finance and Accounting Manager

Finance & Accounting Manager | Commodities Trading | Singapore

Roles & Responsibilities

Our client is an international metals and commodities trading company with a growing presence in Singapore. They are looking for an experienced, hands-on Finance, Accounting & Administration Manager to independently manage the finance, accounting, statutory HR administration and general office functions of a lean Singapore operation.

Key Responsibilities:

Finance & Accounting

• Handle full set of accounts including AP, AR, GL, bank reconciliations and month/year-end closing
• Prepare monthly P&L, balance sheet, cash flow and management reports
• Manage payments, invoicing, banking and cash-flow requirements
• Handle GST and coordinate corporate tax, statutory audit and regulatory filings
• Liaise with auditors, tax agents, banks and corporate secretarial providers
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial controls
• Support trade finance, LC, banking and trade settlement matters where applicable

Payroll, CPF & MOM Administration

• Manage monthly payroll and CPF contributions accurately and on time
• Handle employee statutory contributions, claims and government submissions
• Prepare and submit required MOM reports, surveys and manpower information
• Coordinate IR8A and annual employee tax reporting requirements

Government Grants:

• Identify relevant Singapore government grants, incentives and support schemes
• Manage grant applications, supporting documents and submissions
• Track grant status, claims, reimbursements and reporting requirements
• Liaise with relevant government agencies and external advisers
• Maintain proper documentation for grant compliance and audits

Office Administration

• Manage the day-to-day administration of the Singapore office
• Coordinate vendors, insurance, service providers and office requirements
• Support employment contracts, onboarding and offboarding

Requirements

• Degree/Diploma in Accounting, Finance or related discipline; ACCA/CA/CPA would be advantageous
• 8–10 years of relevant hands-on finance and accounting experience in Singapore
• Strong experience handling full set of accounts independently
• Hands-on knowledge of Singapore payroll and CPF submissions
• Familiar with MOM reporting, manpower requirements and employment administration
• Experience managing Singapore government grant applications and claims
• Good knowledge of GST, corporate tax, statutory audit and regulatory requirements
• Experience within commodities, metals, physical trading or an international trading company would be advantageous
• Exposure to trade finance, LC, banking and treasury would be an added advantage
• Comfortable working independently in a small and lean setup with a broad scope of responsibilities
• Strong Excel and accounting system skills
• Detail-oriented, resourceful and able to work with minimal supervision

All applications and discussions will be treated in strict confidence.

For a confidential discussion, please submit your resume in MS Word format.

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