Accounts Manager

Smart Energy Pte Ltd; Região Norte; Presencial; BRL 180 000 - 300 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Smart Energy Pte Ltd seeks an Accounts Manager to lead financial accounting, reporting and treasury functions with a hands-on, strategic approach. The role ensures SFRS compliance, cash flow management, process improvements, and acts as a trusted business partner to senior management on budgeting, tenders, and investment decisions.

The candidate will oversee month-end close, intercompany transactions, audit coordination, tax compliance, budgeting, and M&A support, while driving internal controls

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, or related field (CPA/ACCA/CA preferred).
• Minimum 10 years in accounting/finance with at least 5 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong SFRS, corporate tax, and GST knowledge; ERP systems experience.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee financial reporting and accounting in line with SFRS.
• Manage cash flow forecasting and treasury activities.
• Coordinate annual external audit and tax/compliance filings.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for management.
• Evaluate project tenders, investments, and financial risks.

Conhecimentos

SFRS

Tax compliance

GST compliance

Excel

ERP systems

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy/Finance

CPA/ACCA/CA preferred

Ferramentas

SAGE

SAP

Xero

NetSuite

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About the role

We are seeking a highly competent and strategic Accounts Manager to oversee the full spectrum of financial accounting, reporting, and treasury functions. This role requires a hands-on leader who can ensure strict compliance with Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS), manage cash flow, drive process improvements, and act as a trusted business partner to senior management on budgeting, tenders, and investment decisions.

Key responsibilities

• 1. Financial Reporting & Accounting

  • Review monthly management accounts prepared by the team, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely submission in compliance with SFRS and relevant accounting standards.
  • Analyze monthly Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow statements, and supporting schedules.
  • Investigate significant variances, unusual transactions, and financial risks, providing actionable recommendations to management.
  • Oversee month-end and year-end closing procedures, ensuring all deadlines are met.
  • Manage and review intercompany transactions, balances, and reconciliations.
  • Maintain robust accounting records, documentation, and audit trails; recommend and implement updates to accounting policies as needed.

• 2. Cash Flow & Treasury Management

  • Prepare and monitor short-term and long-term cash flow forecasts to ensure sufficient liquidity for operations.
  • Monitor daily/weekly bank balances and upcoming payment commitments.
  • Plan funding requirements and manage loan repayments, interest costs, and existing bank facilities.
  • Proactively identify potential cash flow shortages and recommend mitigation strategies.
  • Coordinate with operational departments on payment priorities and cash requirements; monitor utilization of bank guarantees, overdrafts, and trade facilities.

• 3. Audit, Tax & Statutory Compliance

  • Coordinate the annual external audit process, ensuring timely submission of audit schedules and supporting documents.
  • Liaise with auditors on accounting treatment and review audited financial statements.
  • Oversee corporate tax computations, filings, and payments to ensure statutory deadlines are met.
  • Manage GST compliance, including reviewing GST calculations and supporting schedules.
  • Stay abreast of changes in accounting, tax, and statutory regulations, assessing their impact on the Group; follow up on audit findings to implement corrective actions.

• 4. Budgeting & Financial Analysis

  • Lead the annual budgeting and financial planning process, challenging departmental assumptions where necessary.
  • Prepare monthly Budget vs. Actual analysis, identifying key variances in revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, and profitability.
  • Provide senior management with financial insights to improve profitability and cost efficiency.
  • Update rolling financial forecasts based on actual performance and changing business conditions.

• 5. Project Tender & Investment Evaluation

  • Review financial models for new projects, tenders, and business opportunities.
  • Assess project profitability, payback periods, IRR, NPV, and other relevant financial indicators.
  • Review tender pricing, cost assumptions, and financial risks, providing recommendations before submission or approval.
  • Monitor approved projects against original budgets and financial assumptions.

• 6. Payment Controls & Internal Governance

  • Review and approve payment schedules and requests in accordance with the company's delegated authority.
  • Ensure all payments are properly supported by approved invoices, purchase orders, GRNs, and relevant documentation.
  • Enforce strict segregation of duties between payment preparation, verification, approval, and release to prevent errors and fraud.
  • Strengthen internal controls, review bank reconciliations, and investigate significant reconciling items.

• 7. AR/AP & Working Capital Management

  • Monitor accounts receivable, collections, and customer/tenant aging reports; escalated significant overdue accounts.
  • Manage supplier balances, payment terms, and credit limits, aligning payment planning with cash flow.
  • Review credit control procedures and drive improvements to collection efficiency.
  • Oversee reconciliations for major customers and suppliers.

• 8. Process Improvement & System Optimization

  • Establish, review, and improve departmental SOPs for accounting, billing, payment, and month-end closing.
  • Identify inefficient processes and implement automation or system improvements to increase productivity and accuracy.
  • Standardize accounting procedures across business units where appropriate.

• 9. Team Leadership & Development

  • Supervise, mentor, and allocate responsibilities effectively within the Accounts team.
  • Review work completed by Account Executives/Senior Executives to ensure accuracy and deadline adherence.
  • Provide technical guidance, set clear KPIs, and conduct performance reviews to foster team growth.
  • Ensure adequate backup arrangements and continuity of critical functions within the department.

• 10. Strategic Advisory & Corporate Governance

  • Provide financial analysis and advice to support business decisions, M&A, refinancing, and expansion plans.
  • Highlight financial risks, control weaknesses, and cost-saving opportunities to management.
  • Support Board/Management reporting and presentations.
  • Liaise with external stakeholders including auditors, tax agents, company secretaries, banks, and regulators as required.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related field. Professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CA) is highly preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in accounting or finance, with at least 5 years in a supervisory or managerial capacity.
• Strong proficiency in SFRS, corporate tax, and GST compliance. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP accounting systems (e.g. SAGE, SAP, Xero, NetSuite).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• . Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines while acting as a strategic business partner to senior management.