Accounts Manager

containers printers pte ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

containers printers pte ltd is seeking a seasoned Finance Leader to manage the company’s finance and accounting functions in Singapore. The role requires governance under the Singapore Companies Act, FRS, and ACRA, with a focus on risk management, cash flow, and reporting.

The candidate will lead budgeting, audits, tax submissions, and leverage government grants. Manufacturing experience and strong analytical skills are essential for cross-functional collaboration and cost control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent.
• Professional membership ISCA/ACCA or equivalent.
• 10+ years of experience in finance and accounting.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• GST compliance knowledge and filing experience.
• Proficient with SAP or Epicor systems.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee finance and accounts functions and provide leadership.
• Ensure compliance with Singapore Companies Act and FRS/ACRA.
• Drive financial risk management, treasury, and cash flow planning.
• Manage annual audit, tax submissions, and government grants claims.
• Coordinate product costing and management reporting with teams.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and annual financial planning.
• Monitor cost centers and KPI performance; implement improvements.
• Oversee internal controls and SAP/Epicor system enhancements.

Skills

Accounting

Financial Analysis

GST Compliance

Cash Flow Management

Budgeting

Team Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor degree in Accounting/Finance

ISCA/ACCA membership

Tools

SAP

Epicor

Job description

Job Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

• Working knowledge of Singapore Companies Act, Financial Reporting Standards (FRS) and applicable regulations of Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority of Singapore (ACRA).
• Work closely with Senior Management to ensure the Company is resilient and sustainable for the future.
• Creative ways for Financial Risk and Treasury Management (for example: manage foreign exchange exposure, liaise with banks, borrowing costs and cash flow projection and reporting).
• Manage annual audit and tax submission.
• Manage and think of ways to leverage on government initiatives like Free Trade Agreements, government grants and submission of claims for grants.
• Timely submission of financial and management reports.
• Product costing and reporting, cooperates with relevant team to ensure product costing.
• Look at digitalization and digital solutions to improve productivity of department.
• Review and monitor internal control procedures and system improvement (SAP).
• Supervision of finance and accounts function.
• Set up policies for the department.
• Manage cashflow to ensure company is in healthy financial conditions.
• Supervise team members of department.
• Liaise with other departments in cross-functional activities.
• Manage KPI of the departments.
• Administer annual financial plan and budget.
• Report and monitor cost centers' expenses monthly.
• Tax planning and harness incentives from governmental agencies (e.g. PIC, Grants, Investment allowance).
• Approve all payment vouchers.
• Supervision/management of finance staffs – lead to management reports, incorrect financial information, audit and tax timeline issues .
• Government incentive – reduce operation cost if grants obtained.
• Close monitoring of budget to avoid negative financial implicate.
• Identify and monitor items affecting cash flow (e.g. accounts payable, accounts receivable and inventory) and initiate actions to resolve the issues.
• Monitor USD fluctuation - buy and sell USD to ensure that the company does not suffer any significant foreign exchange losses.
• Monitor cost centers' expenses against budget and query respective HODs.
• Monitor KPIs of other department to ensure progress status updated and achieve.

Job requirements:

• Bachelor of business (Accounting) or Finance or equivalent
• Member of Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) or equivalent
• More than 10 years of working experience in finance & accounting
• Past experiences working in Manufacturing Environment will be preferred
• Familiar with GST compliances & Filing
• Proficient with Singapore Companies Act, Financial Reporting Standards and Statutory requirements
• Problem solving and analytical skill
• Communication and interpersonal skill
• Planning and organizing skill
• Working knowledge of SAP / Epicor systems
• Able to multi-task