Roles & Responsibilities
The Manager Finance & Accounting will play a crucial role in overseeing the financial operations, risk management and compliance matters in the region. He/she isexpected to provide strategic financial guidance to the organization, be responsiblefor all financial reporting for the region, advising on business performance, drive budgeting and forecast cycles and tax matters. He/She will also play a key part in process efficiency improvement in the region.
Job Responsibilities
- Financial Reporting Responsibilities: Prepare and present accurate and timely financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, to management and stakeholders. Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulations, and internal policies such as OGR and JSOX.
- Taxation and Compliance Responsibilities: Ensure compliance with IRAS requirements, including GST reporting and corporate tax filing. Liaise with auditors, tax consultants, and government authorities. Ensure financial documentation complies with local statutory requirements.
- Financial Analysis Responsibilities: Conduct financial analysis and provide insights to support strategic decision-making. Evaluate investment opportunities, assess risks, and recommend appropriate actions to optimize financial performance.
- Budgeting and Forecasting Responsibilities: Develop and manage the budgeting process, including the preparation of annual budgets, periodic forecasts, and variance analysis. Collaborate with department heads to ensure accurate financial projections and alignment with strategic goals.
- Treasury and Cash Flow Management Responsibilities: Coordinate with GFA treasury and local finance to monitor and manage cash flow to ensure adequate liquidity for daily operations, future investments and borrowing not exceed OC approved credit line.
- Leadership Responsibilities: Lead and develop regional finance team. Provide guidance, training, coaching and performance management for members.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in finance
- Strong financial reporting experience in Singapore statutory environment, including monthly close, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting
- Solid understanding of Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS/IFRS) and compliance with ACRA and IRAS regulations
- Experience preparing GST submissions, corporate tax computations, and liaising with IRAS
- Familiar with Singapore audit requirements, working with external auditors, banks, tax agents, and regulatory bodies
- Proven ability to manage full sets of accounts, consolidation, fixed assets, cash flow and working capital management
- Strong business partnering capability to support decision-making for commercial, sales, operations, and management teams
- Leadership experience managing finance teams and working across multiple departments and business entities
- Advanced Excel proficiency (pivot tables, formulas, dashboards) and familiarity with ERP systems such as JD Edwards, Oracle Hyperion.
- Strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and problem-solving mindset
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across local and regional teams
