Finance Manager

Xianlu Consulting; Santo Niño 1st; On-site; PHP 5,935,000 - 7,913,000; Full time

Job summary

Xianlu Consulting is seeking an experienced Finance Manager based in Singapore to build the overseas finance function from scratch. You will carve out and manage full‑set accounting for Singapore entities, align with group policies, and lead cross‑border settlement and tax compliance. Strong English, multi‑currency accounting and team leadership are essential as you set up local finance workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance / Accounting or related disciplines; CPA / ACCA qualification is preferred.
• 5‑8 years of progressive finance experience with hands‑on experience in green‑field 0‑1 finance function build‑up and accounting carve‑out from China headquarters.

Responsibilities

• Build overseas finance system from 0‑1: separate overseas entity accounting from China-side book-keeping; set up end‑to‑end local finance workflows.
• Establish local accounting policies, COA, month‑end and year‑end closing; produce statutory financial statements and group reports.
• Manage cross-border settlement and treasury: multi‑currency settlement, inter‑company reconciliation, cash‑flow forecasting.
• Own tax & statutory compliance: Singapore GST, corporate income tax, IRAS filings; coordinate with tax consultants and auditors.
• Lead and build the Singapore finance team; act as liaison between China HQ and Singapore entity for risk and data alignment.
• Drive ERP/system implementation to connect data for group consolidation with China HQ.

Skills

English proficiency

Finance leadership

Stakeholder communication

Team building

Process redesign

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting

CPA/ACCA qualification (preferred)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager based in Singapore to build the overseas finance function from scratch. This role will lead the separation of overseas book‑keeping from China‑based accounting, and establish a fully‑independent finance operation managed by the Singapore local team, covering global cross‑border settlement, taxation, foreign exchange management and full‑scope accounting.

Key Responsibilities

1. Build overseas finance system from 0‑1: Separate overseas entity accounting from existing China‑side book‑keeping, set up end‑to‑end local finance workflows owned by the Singapore team. Align local operations with group‑wide financial policies while complying with Singapore statutory and regulatory requirements.

2. Financial Accounting & Reporting: Establish local accounting policies, chart of accounts and month‑end / year‑end closing procedures. Handle full‑set accounting for Singapore‑based entities, resolve reconciling items between PRC GAAP and IFRS. Produce statutory financial statements and group‑ready management reports, complete historical data sorting and system migration during the carve‑out phase.

3. Global Cross‑border Settlement & Treasury: Manage bank accounts for Singapore and related overseas entities. Design cross‑border payment‑receipt workflows, conduct multi‑currency settlement and inter‑company reconciliation. Implement cash‑flow forecasting framework, oversee foreign‑exchange exposure and control exchange‑gain/loss risks to ensure safe and compliant fund flows.

4. Tax & Statutory Compliance: Take ownership of Singapore GST, corporate income tax and all IRAS statutory filings. Manage inter‑company transactions and transfer‑pricing documentation. Co‑ordinate with external tax consultants and auditors, identify cross‑border tax risks, optimise overall tax position and satisfy both internal group audit and external statutory audit requirements.

5. Internal Control & Team Management: Formulate local financial SOPs covering payment, expense reimbursement and document retention. Build and lead the Singapore finance team covering accounting, treasury and tax duties. Act as key liaison between China headquarters and Singapore entity for risk escalation, performance reporting and data alignment.

6. ERP & System Implementation: Drive deployment of independent Singapore‑local ERP / accounting system, ensure seamless data connection for group consolidation with China headquarters.

Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree in Finance / Accounting or related disciplines; CPA / ACCA qualification is preferred. 5‑8 years of progressive finance experience, proven hands‑on experience in green‑field 0‑1 finance‑function build‑up and accounting carve‑out from China‑headquartered parent company. Practical Singapore‑local finance experience is a strong plus.

2. Solid knowledge of Singapore GST, corporate income tax and IRAS filing regimes. Familiar with cross‑border settlement, foreign‑exchange risk management, inter‑company transactions and transfer‑printing. Understand key differences between PRC GAAP and IFRS.

3. Hands‑on experience in multi‑currency full‑set accounting; proven track record liaising directly with overseas banks, tax authorities and external audit firms. Business‑level English proficiency for report writing and stakeholder communication.

4. Capable of team building and people management. Strong project execution capability to drive process re‑design and legacy‑system carve‑out. Experience in overseas‑expanding hardware / technology manufacturing industry is advantageous.