Assistant Accounting Manager (Manufacturing)

Michael Page; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is partnering with a global manufacturing MNC to recruit a senior accounting professional to oversee Singapore operations and support Vietnam subsidiaries. This role offers regional exposure, a stable environment and long-term career opportunities for finance professionals.

You will lead accounting and financial reporting, analyse product costing, coordinate transfer pricing, liaise with auditors, and drive ERP improvements while developing junior staff in a dynamic, travel-ready

Qualifications

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance or equivalent.
• 5+ years of relevant accounting experience.
• Prior manufacturing experience is essential.
• Exposure to product costing or manufacturing finance is preferred.
• Strong understanding of financial accounting and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full set accounting and financial reporting activities for Singapore operations.
• Support accounting oversight for Vietnam subsidiaries.
• Review and analyse product costing reports and manufacturing-related financial data.
• Coordinate transfer pricing activities and supporting documentation.
• Liaise with auditors, tax agents and external consultants on compliance matters.
• Oversee GST-related activities and support indirect tax requirements.
• Supervise the Accounts Payable function to ensure timely and accurate payments.
• Drive process improvements and ERP enhancement initiatives.
• Lead, guide and develop junior accounting staff.
• Support finance projects and regional operational requirements as needed.

Skills

Financial accounting

Product costing

Manufacturing finance

Auditing liaison

Tax compliance

Travel willingness

Education

Degree in Accountancy, Finance or equivalent

Job description

• Regional exposure overseeing Singapore and Vietnam portfolio
• Stable manufacturing MNC environment with expansion plans

• Regional exposure overseeing Singapore and Vietnam portfolio
• Stable manufacturing MNC environment with expansion plans

About Our Client

Our client is a global manufacturing MNC and an industry leader in the design and production of specialised electronic components used in everyday technologies worldwide. With operations across multiple countries and a strong manufacturing presence in Asia, the company offers a stable environment, regional exposure and long-term career opportunities for finance professionals.

Job Description

• Oversee full set accounting and financial reporting activities for Singapore operations
• Support accounting oversight for Vietnam subsidiaries
• Review and analyse product costing reports and manufacturing-related financial data
• Coordinate transfer pricing activities and supporting documentation
• Liaise with auditors, tax agents and external consultants on compliance matters
• Oversee GST-related activities and support indirect tax requirements
• Supervise the Accounts Payable function to ensure timely and accurate payments
• Drive process improvements and ERP enhancement initiatives
• Lead, guide and develop junior accounting staff
• Support finance projects and regional operational requirements as needed

The Successful Applicant

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance or equivalent
• At least 5 years of relevant accounting experience
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment is essential
• Exposure to product costing or manufacturing finance is highly preferred
• Strong understanding of financial accounting principles and reporting requirements
• Hands-on, detail-oriented and comfortable working in a dynamic environment
• Willingness to travel

What’s on Offer

• Regional exposure supporting overseas manufacturing operations
• Stable and collaborative work environment
• Work-life balance culture