Assistant Director (SES SEA Finance)

SP Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Singapore is looking for a finance business partner to assist regional management and overseas entities. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in financial reporting, management, and business partnering. Responsibilities include financial reporting, M&A support, and ensuring internal controls. The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and a strong team player, capable of adapting to different job scopes. Attractive remuneration will be provided for good performance.

Benefits

Positive work environment

Attractive remuneration for good performance

Collaboration in teams

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of related work experience in financial reporting.
• Experience in overseeing regional businesses is a plus.
• Proactive, hands-on, and resourceful with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Be a finance business partner to management and overseas entities.
• Support M&A activities and financial reporting.
• Undertake process set-up for efficiency and internal controls.

Skills

Financial reporting

Management and business partnering

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in Accountancy/Business

Job description

What You’ll Do

• Be a finance business partner to regional management and overseas entities’ MD
• Provide go-to-market support, accounting and tax advice to the business teams
• Support M&A activities in terms of due diligence, financial feasibility, tax considerations, and closing process
• Responsible for the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and budget, including variance analysis, and monitor key performance indicators
• Undertake process set-up and identify areas to increase efficiency and productivity. Ensure proper internal controls are built into the processes
• Responsible for maintaining the accounting books for investment holding entities. Execute month‑end close activities, including posting journal entries, reconciling accounts and preparing accruals across all entities. Ensure the timely completion of balance sheet reconciliations and resolution of discrepancies
• Assist in setting up of bank accounts, capital injections and fund flow into overseas entities
• Liaise with internal and external auditors on all engagements and coordination

What You’ll Need:

• Degree in Accountancy/Business from a reputable University
• Minimum 10 years of related work experience, with a proven track record in financial reporting, management and business partnering. Experience in overseeing regional businesses will be a plus.
• Experience in financial modelling, business performance analysis, and investment decision support desirable
• Strong adaptability to different job scopes for internal rotation
• Excellent analytical and interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Quick learner with ability to adapt
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proactive, hands‑on, resourceful and with an eye for details
• Effective team player, highly motivated and independent
• Independent self‑starter
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

What We’ll Provide:

• Immerse in a positive work environment that promotes/fosters teamwork and collaboration
• You will receive attractive remuneration for good performance.
• You will work in teams that thrive on collaboration for outstanding achievements