Accounting Manager

Swiss Club, Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A private member club in Singapore is seeking a Finance / Accounting Manager to oversee all financial functions and lead the finance team. The ideal candidate should possess a degree in Accountancy or ACCA, with 5 to 10 years of experience in accounting and finance, preferably in the hospitality sector. Key responsibilities include developing financial strategies, managing budgeting processes, and providing financial insights. Strong leadership and analytical skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 to 10 years of accounting/finance experience, preferably in hospitality or clubs.
• Experience leading a team of accounts staff.
• Knowledge of Club 2000 is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Club’s entire financial functions.
• Develop and direct financial strategy and accounting practices.
• Lead annual budgeting and long-term financial planning.

Skills

Financial management

Analytical skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Accountancy/ACCA

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities of the Finance / Accounting Manager

• Oversee the Club’s entire financial functions and report directly to the General Manager.

• Handle the full spectrum of day-to-day financial and cost accounting roles, e.g., AR, AP, GL, Forecasting, and Budgeting.

• Develop and direct the company's overall financial strategy, plans, and accounting practices and policies.

• Oversee purchasing functions to ensure their operating effectiveness and compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Lead the annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes, and monitor their execution.

• Responsible for liaising with the Management, internal and external auditors on finance and tax-related matters.

• Direct and control all financial and accounting systems to ensure timely and reliable financial services and information flow.

• Deliver insights from sales reporting/P&L to influence plans and strategies.

• Conduct in-depth analysis of business performance, identify risks and opportunities, and provide insightful financial reports and recommendations to management.

• Establish and maintain systems for cost-sensitivity analysis and early cost-overrun warnings.

• Work collaboratively with the relevant departments on cost-reduction initiatives.

• Able to demonstrate experience in both management expertise and leadership capability

• Provide leadership to the finance team and strive to be industry-leading in accuracy, quality, timeliness, execution, and delivery.

• Developing and monitoring KPI’s for the finance team.

• Perform such other duties and responsibilities that the Management may assign from time to time.

Job Requirements

• Possess a Degree in Accountancy/ ACCA

• Min 5 to 10 years of accounting/ finance working experience, preferably with prior Hospitality / Private Member Club experience.

• Must have experience leading a team of accounts staff.

• Knowledge of Club 2000 will be an added advantage.

• Meticulous with a good and positive attitude

• Strong knowledge of local tax and regulatory requirements, with a strong sense of business acumen

• Hands-on, proactive, organized, and able to work independently under tight deadlines

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail