About Evident
Every discovery starts with uncovering the unknown. For over a century as Olympus, we advanced optical excellence, empowering the world's leading scientists, physicians, and engineers to see more, know more, and achieve more.
Today, as Evident, we're building on a century of optical superiority to create next-generation micro-imaging solutions-combining renowned optics with cutting-edge digital innovation to power scientific breakthroughs and help you move confidently from observation to insight.
Our life science portfolio supports research, clinical diagnostics, and education, offering a comprehensive range of imaging methods. In industrial microscopy, we deliver precision and flexibility through laser scanning, digital, and semiconductor microscopes designed for tasks ranging from routine inspection to intricate quality control and sophisticated manufacturing analysis.
At Evident, we are paving a new path forward in microscopy. We are helping our customers advance into a new era of discovery. We are pushing the boundaries of optical technology to fuel discovery and bring the unseen into focus.
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About the Job
The Finance Manager is responsible for general accounting tasks of Singapore Entity and ensure timely closing and reporting of monthly financial activities following IFRS and company's policies. This role is responsible for leading financial audits, managing budgets, ensuring timely filings, and providing strategic financial insights to support decision-making and drive business growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, examine and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
- Perform timely and accurate month-end closing & year-end closing and reporting process in the given timeline.
- Monthly reconciliation and updating of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and General Ledger, Trial Balance, Profit & Loss Statement and Balance Sheet.
- Handle full spectrum of accounting duties, including overseeing the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) vendor to perform account payables, account receivables, fixed assets and general ledger functions.
- Perform monthly Balance Sheet reconciliation and prepare monthly profit & loss schedules, balance sheet schedules, bank reconciliations and cash flow related reports.
- Prepare and review all accounts, sub-ledgers, and reporting, ensuring compliance with appropriate accounting standards and principles, as well as regulatory requirements.
- Review all month-end & year-end closing activities including general ledger accounts, balance sheet accounts, and overhead cost allocation, validate accuracy and completeness of accounting postings for the relevant closing period, responsible for timely and accurate month-end & year-end closing, reconciliations and reporting process.
- Maintaining proper cash flow records and developing cash flow projections
- Compute taxes owed and prepare tax returns, ensuring compliance with payment, reporting and other tax requirements.
- Coordinate all information necessary for statutory reporting such as quarterly GST submission.
- Establish tables of accounts, and assign entries to proper accounts.
- Ensure compliance with government regulations, accounting standards and company policies.
- Liaise with banks on banking transactions.
- Liaison with auditors and tax agent and support in year-end statutory audit and tax filing/ queries.
- Oversee the month-end & year-end close process, constantly recommending/ implementing procedures to eliminate inefficiencies and enhance simplicity.
Key Skills/Core Competencies
- Proficiency in SAP ERP systems.
- Excellent communication (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills with proven ability to influence stakeholders and lead cross-functional collaboration.
- Demonstrated strength in business partnering and stakeholder management.
- Highly driven self-starter with strong perseverance dynamic, diligent, and resilient.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly MS Excel.
- Solid understanding of accounting principles and internal control frameworks.
- Good working knowledge of IFRS, with the ability to ensure accurate application in accounting records.
- Experience with OneStream consolidation system is an added advantage.
- Experience working with Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) environments or managing BPO partners is highly preferred.
Qualifications & Experience
- ACCA / Degree in Accountancy or equivalent.
- Min 8 years of relevant working experience with exposure to a wide range of finance/accounting responsibilities.
