Accounts and Finance Assistant Manager

Success Human Resource Centre; Singapore; On-site; SGD 59,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Success Human Resource Centre Pte Ltd is seeking an experienced Accounts and Finance Assistant Manager in Singapore to join their team. The role focuses on financial control, budgeting, audit coordination, tax and corporate compliance, with a clear path to senior leadership within 18–24 months.

Salary offered is SGD 4,500–6,000 monthly plus a 1-month completion bonus, on a 1-year contract convertible to permanent based on KPI. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 9am–6pm, in Telok Ayer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance required.
• CA/ISCA/ACCA/CPA certification preferred.
• 4–6 years accounting experience; audit and tax exposure ideal.
• Proficient in cloud accounting (Xero, QuickBooks) and advanced Excel.
• Experience with ACRA BizFile+ lodgments and IRAS platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage full set of accounts and month-end close with timely schedules.
• Oversee cash flow forecasts and receivables/payables.
• Drive process improvements and cloud accounting integrations.
• Prepare management reports for multiple stakeholders.
• Coordinate tax filings, GST, and statutory compliance.
• Assist with corporate secretarial duties and audit readiness.
• Contribute to budgeting and variance analysis.

Skills

Financial control

Budgeting

Audit readiness

Tax coordination

Stakeholder management

Cloud accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy/Finance

CA/ISCA/ACCA/CPA certification

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

MS Excel

Job description

Monthly Salary: $4,500-$6,000 + 1 month completion bonus

• 1-year contract (convertible to permanent depending on KPI)
• $4,500-$6,000 + 1 month completion bonus
• Mon to Fri: 9am–6pm
• Telok Ayer

Job Responsibilities:

Our client is seeking a highly motivated, independent, and hands‑on Accounts and Finance Assistant Manager to join their team. This role is a strategic hiring milestone for their business. If you are a high-performing Senior Accountant or Assistant Manager looking to step up into a full Finance Manager role within 18 to 24 months, this position offers autonomy, direct visibility to leadership, and structured pathway you need to get there.
Note: This position is strictly focused on financial control, budget preparation and monitoring, audit coordination, tax and corporate compliance. Payroll administration and staff claim processing are fully handled by separate personnel/systems.
1. Financial Management & Control (Full Sets)

• Month‑End Closing: Liaising with different stakeholders within the group and taking full ownership of the end‑to‑end closing process, within the given dateline
• Check and maintain accurate data into the general ledger. Monitor and checking of profit and loss balance sheet items through preparation of timely monthly schedules.
• Cash Flow Optimization: Build and maintain rolling 13‑week cash flow forecasts to optimize working capital and manage accounts receivable/payable.
• System Ownership: Continuously review current accounting workflows, driving digital process automation (e.g., cloud accounting integrations) to streamline data entry.
• Reporting: Preparation and submission of ad‑hoc, monthly and quarterly reports needed by management, holding company and minority shareholders

2. Budget

• Preparation and submission of yearly budget
• Explanation of budget queries from management and holding company
• Monitoring of budget vs actual results on a monthly and yearly basis, including detailed explanation of variances

3. Audit Management & Financial Reporting

• Audit Readiness: Act as the sole point of contact for external auditors; draft statutory financial statements in compliance with Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS).
• Problem Resolution: Proactively resolve audit queries and compile all required supporting schedules

4. Tax Filing

• Tax Compliance: Prepare, review, and file quarterly Goods and Services Tax (GST returns directly to IRAS.
• Tax Filing Prep: Working with tax agents to coordinate corporate tax computations, including the timely filing of Estimated Chargeable Income (ECI) and corporate tax returns (Form C‑S).
• Group taxation issues: Liaising with holding company tax department and tax agent on group taxation issues i.e. TPD

5. Corporate Secretarial & Regulatory Administration (working with Corporate Secretary)

• ACRA Compliance: Handle corporate compliance obligations independently via BizFile+, including the filing of Annual Returns.
• Statutory Records: Maintain up-to-date statutory registers, including the Register of Registrable Controllers (RORC).
• Board Governance: Draft board resolutions (e.g., changes to bank mandates, dividend declarations) and compile documentation for the Annual General Meeting (AGM).
• Preparation of AGM material for management

6. Any Other Duties

• New company: Involve in setting up of new company, including accounting system, budgeting, manpower cost (FTE), bank account, GST registration etc. if needed
• Any other duties: Assisting with any other duties as assigned by the Management

Period:

• 1-year contract (convertible to permanent depending on KPI)

Location:

• Telok Ayer

Working hours:

• Mon to Fri: 9am–6pm
• $4,500-$6,000 + 1 month completion bonus

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related field.
• Chartered Accountant (CA) Singapore, ISCA, ACCA, or CPA equivalent.
• 4 to 6 years of total accounting experience. A baseline configuration of 2–3 years in a mid-tier audit firm followed by 2 years in a commercial role is highly preferred.
• Proven, hands‑on experience handling ACRA BizFile+ lodgments and navigating IRAS platforms independently.
• High proficiency in cloud accounting ecosystems (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks) and advanced MS Excel.
• Exceptional attention to detail, high ethical standards, and a strong ambition to transition from execution to strategic financial leadership

We thank all applicants for your interest but regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates would be notified.

Success Human Resource Centre Pte Ltd (EA License Number: 97C4832)