Finance Manager

We are a Singapore-based proprietary trading firm focused on discretionary CTA strategies. As we grow our business and explore strategic mergers and acquisitions (M&A), including potential reverse takeovers, we are looking for an experienced Finance Manager to lead our fund accounting, financial analysis, and capital market activities.

This role is suitable for a finance professional with strong experience in alternative investments, corporate transactions, and financial advisory.

Finance Manager

Key Responsibilities:

1. Fund Accounting & CTA Operations

• Manage daily account reconciliation, NAV calculation, and position verification for our CTA strategies.

• Liaise with Prime Brokers (PBs), custodians, and external auditors to ensure seamless data flow and accurate financial reporting.

• Prepare monthly/quarterly financial reports and performance attribution analysis for Limited Partners (LPs).

2. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Build and maintain financial models to monitor capital efficiency, margin utilization, slippage, and transaction costs.

• Lead corporate budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and capital structure analysis to support strategic decision-making.

3. Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) & Capital Markets

• Act as the core finance lead in financial due diligence (FDD) for potential acquisition targets, including listed shell companies.

• Assist in structuring M&A transactions, post-merger integration (PMI), and compliance restructuring.

• Ensure familiarity with Singapore Exchange (SGX) listing rules and regulatory requirements for reverse takeovers.

• Lead internal audits and financial evaluations for China-based branches/subsidiaries, managing cross-border financial reporting and regulatory compliance.

4. Compliance & Taxation

• Ensure compliance with MAS regulatory requirements, including CMS license-related financial reporting.

• Manage Singapore corporate tax filings (ECI, Form C-S/C), GST, and cross-border tax planning.

Requirements:

• Must hold a recognized professional accounting qualification such as CA (ISCA) or CPA(China or Australia)

• Min. 3 years as a Finance Manager plus another 5-8 years as a Senior Accountant or Assistant Finance Manager

• Candidates with a Big 4 Audit background (Financial Services/Asset Management team) transitioning to industry are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Solid understanding of Alternative Investments, particularly CTA / Quantitative strategies.

• Strong financial modeling skills proficiency in Excel is mandatory. Experience with SQL, Python, or fund valuation systems.

• Fluent in English and Chinese (written and spoken) to effectively communicate with Chinese investors, Singapore regulators, and global audit teams.

• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and commercial acumen. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.