Assistant Finance Manager

Screening Eagle Dreamlab; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech company in Singapore is seeking a Finance Deputy to assist the Finance Manager in various finance activities. Responsibilities include overseeing monthly closing, statutory reporting, and financial analysis to drive profitability. The ideal candidate should have at least 8 years of experience, a degree in finance or accounting, and relevant professional qualifications. Strong analytical and communication skills, along with advanced proficiency in Excel and familiarity with SAP, are required for this dynamic role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience, preferably in an international environment.
• Strong expertise in group consolidation, GST, IRAS requirements, and payroll processes.

Responsibilities

• Act as deputy to the Finance Manager during absence.
• Lead and review monthly closing process for compliance.
• Provide financial insight and recommendations to support revenue growth.

Skills

Statutory reporting expertise

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel skills

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Professional accounting qualification (CPA, CA, ACCA)

Tools

Power BI

SAP

Job description

Reporting to the Finance Manager, this role serves as the functional deputy and supports the full spectrum of finance activities. You will take ownership of monthly closing, statutory reporting, audit coordination, tax matters, and finance business partnering. You will be expected to step in for the Finance Manager when required and provide strong leadership across finance operations and business decision-making.

What will you do

• Act as the deputy to the Finance Manager, assuming responsibilities during absence.
• Lead and review the monthly closing process to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with local statutory, audit, and tax requirements.
• Provide financial insight, analysis, and recommendations to support revenue growth and profitability.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Review sales forecasts and prepare regular business performance reports.
• Oversee group reporting and consolidation deliverables.
• Strengthen internal controls, compliance processes, and documentation.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders on contract management and key finance decisions.
• Support continuous process optimisation and systems improvement.
• Travel between Singapore and Switzerland as required (up to 5%).
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What do we expect

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• Recognised professional accounting qualification (CPA, CA, ACCA) is mandatory.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience, preferably in an international environment.
• Strong expertise in statutory reporting, group consolidation, GST, IRAS requirements, and payroll processes.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills such as Power BI; SAP knowledge is an advantage.