Assistant Finance Manager

YY CIRCLE (SG) PRIVATE LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance company in Singapore is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee the full accounting function, handle statutory compliance, and prepare financial statements. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Accountancy or Finance, with at least 5 years of relevant experience, including supervisory roles. Strong knowledge of Singapore Financial Reporting Standards is required. This position demands independence, meticulousness, and exceptional problem-solving skills. Competitive compensation is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Professional qualification such as Chartered Accountant (CA), ACCA, or CPA is an added advantage.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant Finance/Accounting experience.
• Strong hands-on experience in maintaining a full set of accounts.
• Good working knowledge of Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS/FRS).
• Experience liaising directly with auditors, tax agents, and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage the company’s full finance and accounting function.
• Handle the full set of accounts from source documents to financial statements.
• Perform monthly and year-end closing and prepare management accounts.
• Prepare and submit statutory filings, including GST returns.
• Liaise independently with external auditors and regulatory authorities.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Taxation

Account Management

Problem-solving

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy or Finance

Chartered Accountant (CA), ACCA, or CPA

Job description

Job Description

• Report directly to the Group Finance Manager and independently manage the company’s full finance and accounting function.
• Handle the full set of accounts from source documents to financial statements, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and fixed assets.
• Perform monthly and year-end closing, including preparation of management accounts, schedules, intercompany reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Prepare timely and accurate financial and management reports for group consolidation and management review.
• Prepare and submit statutory filings, including GST returns, Estimated Chargeable Income (ECI), and corporate income tax computations.
• Liaise independently with external auditors, tax agents, banks, vendors, and regulatory authorities.
• Prepare audit schedules and support both internal and external audit processes, including audited financial statements.
• Maintain proper accounting records and documentation in compliance with Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS/FRS).
• Monitor cash flow, manage payments, collections, and banking matters to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
• Support management with ad-hoc financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and other finance-related duties as required.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Professional qualification such as Chartered Accountant (CA), ACCA, or CPA is an added advantage.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant Finance/Accounting experience; candidates applying for Finance Manager positions must possess at least 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Strong hands-on experience in maintaining a full set of accounts independently.
• Good working knowledge of Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS/FRS), GST, and corporate taxation.
• Experience liaising directly with auditors, tax agents, and external stakeholders.
• Highly independent, self-motivated, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Able to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and work under pressure.
• Meticulous, responsible, and confident with strong problem-solving skills.