APAC Finance Manager — Law Firm Leadership

watson farley & williams llp; Singapore; Presencial; SGD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Watson Farley & Williams LLP in Singapore, Sydney and Seoul seeks an experienced Finance Manager to oversee financial operations, reporting, budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow management across APAC offices.

Reporting to the Financial Controller APAC, you will ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, mentor the finance team and provide strategic financial analysis to support the firm's growth and profitability across multiple jurisdictions.

Formación

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; CPA or equivalent preferred.
• At least 7 years of finance and accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial capacity.
• Essential requirement - demonstrated finance experience within a law firm or professional services environment, with a strong understanding of working within a partnership business structure.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee accounts receivable, accounts payable, billing, cash flow management and financial reporting.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis and month-end processes.
• Lead credit control, WIP reviews and debtor management to support profitability and cash collection.
• Oversee payroll administration and ensure compliance with accounting standards, statutory, tax and employment-related requirements.
• Manage client and office accounts, banking relationships and treasury activities.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, Solicitors' Accounts Rules and other regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate tax filings, GST reporting, audits and annual regulatory submissions.
• Partner with leadership teams to provide commercial, pricing and profitability insights.
• Build strong relationships with partners, clients, auditors, banks and external advisers.
• Lead, mentor and develop the finance team while promoting strong financial controls and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with the Sydney and Seoul offices to ensure and maintain consistent financial and reporting standards across multiple jurisdictions.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Budgeting and forecasting

Financial reporting

Stakeholder management

Multijurisdictional experience

Educación

Degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or equivalent

Herramientas

Excel

Power BI

Aderant

Descripción del empleo

Watson Farley & Williams LLP in Singapore, Sydney and Seoul seeks an experienced Finance Manager to oversee financial operations, reporting, budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow management across APAC offices.

Reporting to the Financial Controller APAC, you will ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, mentor the finance team and provide strategic financial analysis to support the firm's growth and profitability across multiple jurisdictions.