APAC Finance Manager: Growth, Governance & Insights

Talent Trader Group Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Trader Group Pte Ltd is seeking a finance leader to oversee the Finance Department across Singapore and Malaysia. You will manage a team of 9, supervise the full accounting cycle, and ensure timely reporting, budgeting, and forecasting to support strategic decisions.

The role requires CA/ISCA credentials, 7+ years in finance with audit and managerial experience, and strong ERP/Excel skills. You will drive improvements in controls, automation, and compliance with Singapore standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accountancy or Finance with Chartered Accountant (Singapore) qualification and ISCA membership.
• 7 years of relevant experience in accounting, finance and auditing.
• At least 3 years of audit experience and 3 years in a finance managerial role.
• Strong background in full-spectrum accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, taxation and cash flow management.
• Solid understanding of SFRS, GST, corporate taxation and statutory compliance.
• Excellent financial analytical skills; ability to interpret performance and provide actionable recommendations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems; familiarity with Dynamics 365 and Jet Reports is advantageous.
• Experience in transportation, logistics, or other operationally intensive industries is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the daily operations of the Finance Department, managing a team of 9 across Singapore and Malaysia.
• Supervise the complete accounting cycle, including GL, AP, AR, billing, fixed assets, reconciliations and month-end closing.
• Review monthly financial statements, management reports and performance to ensure timely reporting.
• Manage annual budget preparation, financial projections and forecasts to support planning and decisions.
• Evaluate business performance, costs, revenue trends and margins to drive profitability and efficiency.
• Oversee cash flow planning, working capital, banking arrangements and treasury activities.
• Provide financial analysis, insights and recommendations to senior management for strategic decisions.
• Ensure compliance with SFRS, GST, taxation and statutory obligations; coordinate external audits and tax matters.
• Strengthen governance with controls, procedures and policies; collaborate with departments to optimize resource allocation.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and enable automation through system enhancements.

Skills

Financial analysis

Excel

ERP systems

Education

Chartered Accountant (Singapore) / ISCA

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Jet Reports

Job description

Talent Trader Group Pte Ltd is seeking a finance leader to oversee the Finance Department across Singapore and Malaysia. You will manage a team of 9, supervise the full accounting cycle, and ensure timely reporting, budgeting, and forecasting to support strategic decisions.

The role requires CA/ISCA credentials, 7+ years in finance with audit and managerial experience, and strong ERP/Excel skills. You will drive improvements in controls, automation, and compliance with Singapore standards.