Accountant / Finance Manager | Xero System |

THE SUPREME HR ADVISORY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Singapore seeks a Finance Manager to handle accounts for both Singapore and Malaysia entities. This role requires extensive experience in international finance and proficiency in Xero. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with local regulations and manage cashflow effectively. Competitive salary range of $5,000 - $6,000 plus performance bonuses offered.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in full set accounts experience.
• Experience in marketing agency/studio/production/media house.
• Occasional travel to KL office required.

Responsibilities

• Run a full set of accounts for SG and MY entities.
• Lead month-end close: P&L, balance sheet, cashflow.
• Prepare consolidated management reports with trend analysis.
• Ensure GST and SST compliance.
• Maintain compliance with SFRS/SFRS for Small Entities.
• Build and track annual budget and forecasts.
• Partner account leads on client/project pricing.
• Manage cashflow and treasury controls.
• Govern AP and oversee payroll submissions.

Skills

Experience in international finance

Xero system proficiency

Familiarity with SFRS

Knowledge of Singapore GST and Malaysia SST

Budget management

Education

Degree in Accounting

Job description

Finance Manager [ International Media Agency ]

Working Days: 5 Days, 8.30am-5.30pm, 1 Day WFH
Office Location: Genting Lane [ Between Mattar & Farrer Park MRT ]
Salary Range: $5,000 - $6,000 + Performance Bonus [ No AWS ]
Industry: Media Marketing Agency in Singapore & Malaysia

Requirements

1. Ideal candidate must come from marketing agency / studio & production / media house industry.
2. Ideal candidate must have experience in international finance [ eg: SG & MY ].
3. At least Degree in Accounting with 3-5 years in full set accounts experience.
4. Must master in Xero system, familiar with SFRS, Singapore GST, Malaysia SST and payroll across Singapore & Malaysia.
5. Occasionally travel to KL office is required.

Job Scopes

• Run a full set of accounts for SG (HQ) and MY entities in Xero; maintain clean GL, AR/AP, fixed assets and project/job costing.
• Lead month-end close by T+5 (management accounts by T+7): P&L, balance sheet, cashflow, variance commentary and actionable insights for leadership.
• Prepare consolidated management reports (entity, portfolio and client/job views) with trend analysis and margin drivers; present at monthly leadership.
• Ensure GST (SG) and SST (MY) compliance incl. rate changes, transitional rules, reconciliations and returns.
• Maintain compliance with SFRS/SFRS for Small Entities; coordinate annual financial statements, external audit and tax agents.
• Build and track annual budget, quarterly re-forecasts and rolling 13-week cashflow; scenario plan for pitch wins/losses and hiring ramps.
• Partner account leads on client/project pricing sheets, production budgets and post-mortems; drive GP% and targets.
• Own cashflow management: daily cash position, treasury/YouBiz card controls, intercompany settlements, FX where relevant.
• Tighten AR: credit terms by client type, IO/PO hygiene, milestone billing, dunning cadence, dispute resolution; forecast cash conversion.
• Govern AP: vendor onboarding, W-9/WHT equivalents (where applicable), 3-way match (PO-GRN-Invoice) for production/media, payment runs.
• Oversee payroll and statutory submissions: CPF (SG); EPF/SOCSO (MY), including new EPF requirements for non-Malaysian employees effective Oct 2025; coordinate with HR on policies, benefits and year-end.

⭕ Cheong Kar Chun ⭕ Team Manager ⭕ R1980386

⭕ The Supreme HR Advisory ⭕ 14C7279