Finance Manager

Core Responsibilities:

Financial Planning & Analysis (40%)

• Prepare costs centre reporting for actuals against budget and LEs (latest estimates) for Singapore and the Group

• Analyse variances against budget and LEs

• Participate in quarterly discussions with budget owners in reviewing cost centre spends against budgets.

• Participate in the development and management of the annual budgeting process.

• Business partnering with assigned departments to provide financial/strategic insights for management

Accounting (30%)

• Oversee finance operations including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and reconciliations for the Singapore market.

• Supervise and ensure the completion of timely and accurate closing activities for companies within the Group.

• Prepare monthly financial reporting for Group consolidated results

• Prepare Annual Reports

• Lead financial audits for SG and the group

• Ensure tax compliance for Singapore: Review GST submissions and prepare corporate tax computation

• Maintain ownership and accountability for accuracy, timeliness, effectiveness and efficiency of financial reporting and processes related to Controllership

Treasury (20%)

• Assist to manage existing and create new banking relationships

• Operational support in managing financing activities for Singapore

• Provide support in streamlining processes to effectively monitor and forecast cash flows

• Prepare Group and BU level cash flows

• Maximise interest income from excess cash through fixed deposit placements

Others (10%)

• Participate in finance and cross-finance improvement initiatives and partner with Stakeholders for implementation. Identify opportunities for improvements.

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years relevant working experience

• Good knowledge of Singapore's corporate taxes & GST, statutory requirements and accounting principles

• Hands-on experience with consolidation is required

• Chartered Accountant or equivalent certification is required

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel/Googlsheet is required

• Experience with rolling up annual budgets and doing financial analysis is required.

• Big four external audit experience is preferred.

• Experience in treasury operations will be desirable

• Knowledge in Microsoft NAV / Dynamics 365 Business Central or other ERPs is an advantage

• Experience in the FMCG industry will be desirable