Assistant Finance Manager

EcoCeres, Inc; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable fuels startup in Singapore is seeking a Financial Operations professional. This role involves managing accounts receivable, ensuring compliance with tax and accounting standards, and assisting financial audits. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Finance/Accountancy and at least 4 years' experience in commodities or oil industries. Familiarity with IFRS and Singapore accounting standards is crucial. Candidates should be bilingual in English and Chinese.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years' experience in commodities or oil industries.
• Experience handling Letter of Credit (LC) / Standby Letter of Credit (SBLC).
• Strong knowledge in IFRS, Singapore accounting standards, and taxation.

Responsibilities

• Manage Accounts Receivable and revenues.
• Ensure timely and accurate accounting and closing activities.
• Comply with tax, internal controls, and corporate policies.

Skills

Strong knowledge in International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS)

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively

Bilingual English and Chinese

Strong attention to details

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy/Finance

Job description

About the Role

This role is ideal for someone looking to grow his/her career in a well-rounded Financial Operations. If offers an excellent opportunity to develop broad operational and technical knowledge that supports strong future career progression.

EcoCeres is a high-growth startup that has, in only a few years, emerged as a global leader in renewable fuels. We are an innovator in converting waste-based feedstocks into green energy solutions, including sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO). EcoCeres Singapore serves as a key trading arm of the EcoCeres Group.

What You'll Do

• Responsible for Accounts Receivable, revenues, and other sales-related financial operations.
• Ensure accounting and closing activities are completed on a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensure compliance with tax, internal controls and corporate policies.
• Assist in financial audit preparation.
• Prepare information required by tax agent and regulatory bodies.
• Manage trade financing.
• Work closely with the commercial teams to aid business growth and define good processes.
• Maintain lease registry and ensure correct lease accounting.
• Cover the global team in trade and non-trade payments as required.
• Assists in ad hoc system implementations as required.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy/Finance.
• At least 4 years' experience in commodities or oil industries.
• Strong knowledge in International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) and Singapore accounting standards, Singapore taxation, internal control.
• Experience in handling Letter of Credit (LC) / Standby Letter of Credit (SBLC).
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• A team player, collaborative, organised, driven individual with good attention to details, resourceful, and tenacity to follow through.
• Bilingual English, and Chinese at least fair.