About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and hands-onAssistant Finance Managerto join our Group Finance team in Singapore.
Reporting directly to theGroup CFO, the successful candidate will support the financial management, reporting and consolidation of our regional operations. This role is suited to someone who is comfortable working across multiple entities and countries, enjoys getting into the details, and can also provide meaningful financial analysis to management.
The position offers broad exposure togroup reporting, consolidation, audit, budgeting, internal controls, treasury and finance transformationwithin an international manufacturing and trading group.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and reviewmonthly Group management accounts and consolidation, ensuring accuracy and timely submission by subsidiaries.
- Review financial results of subsidiaries and providevariance analysis and management commentaryon revenue, gross profit, operating expenses, working capital and profitability.
- Assist in preparingannual consolidated financial statementsin accordance with applicable Singapore Financial Reporting Standards.
- Coordinate with finance teams across the Group to ensure consistent accounting policies, reporting standards and month-end closing procedures.
- Support theannual statutory audit and Group audit, including coordination with external auditors and overseas finance teams.
- Assist with the annualbudgeting and forecasting process, including consolidation of country budgets and comparison of actual results against budget.
- Review balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany balances and related-party transactions.
- Monitorcash flow, working capital, receivables, inventory and intercompany fundingacross the Group.
- Strengthen accounting procedures, financial controls and reporting processes.
- Support the Group CFO onfinancial analysis, business cases, investment evaluations and other strategic projects.
- Assist with treasury, banking, tax and corporate-finance matters where required.
- Work with internal and external stakeholders including auditors, tax advisers, banks and professional advisers.
- Support continuous improvements in the Group'sERP, financial reporting and consolidation processes.
- Provide guidance and support to accounting and finance personnel within the Group.
- Undertake ad-hoc financial projects and assignments as required by the Group CFO.
Requirements
- Degree inAccounting, Finance or a related discipline.
- Professional accounting qualification such asACCA, CPA, CA or equivalentwould be an advantage.
- At least6 years of relevant finance and accounting experience, preferably including regional or group-level responsibilities.
- Strong practical experience infinancial reporting, consolidation, audit and management accounting.
- Good understanding ofSFRS/IFRSand financial accounting principles.
- Experience working in amulti-entity or multinational organisationis strongly preferred.
- Experience in amanufacturing, distribution or trading environmentwould be an advantage.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience using anERP/accounting system. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV or Business Central would be advantageous.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify issues and explain financial results clearly.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues across different countries and cultures.
- Independent, organised and able to manage multiple deadlines.
- Hands-on, detail-oriented and willing to take ownership of assignments.
What We Are Looking For
We are particularly interested in candidates who combine strong accounting fundamentals with commercial awareness. The successful candidate should be comfortable reviewing detailed accounts while also being able to step back and explainwhat is driving the numbers and what management should pay attention to.
This position provides significant exposure to the Group CFO and senior management and is suitable for a finance professional looking to progress toward a broaderFinance Manager / Group Finance Managerrole.