Assistant Finance Manager (Education Industry / West / Germany Company)

TRUST RECRUIT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment company in Singapore is seeking a financial operations manager to oversee month-end and year-end closing processes, supervise accounts receivable, and manage external audits. The ideal candidate will have a degree in accounting or finance, professional qualifications like ACCA, and over 5 years of relevant experience. Advanced Excel skills are essential, along with strong leadership and communication abilities. The role demands proficiency in compliance with accounting standards and proactive problem-solving in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in GL and AR with strong reporting and audit background.
• Preferably 3–5 years in external audit (CPA firm).
• Solid knowledge of SFRS, charity accounting, GST, and withholding tax.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Supervise billing, collections, and fee-related communication.
• Coordinate external audits and handle statutory reporting.
• Prepare reports and presentations for management and board.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Strong communication abilities

Leadership

Problem-solving

Dynamic environment adaptability

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance

Professional qualification (e.g., ACCA)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Prepare/review journals, reconciliations, P&L, and Balance Sheet reports.
• Conduct variance analysis and provide insights for management decisions.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.
• Organize year-end procedures (stock take, fixed asset checks).

Accounts Receivable

• Supervise billing, collections, refunds, and fee-related communication.
• Track payments (including GIRO) and monitor outstanding invoices.
• Communicate with parents to resolve fee issues and minimize bad debts.
• Lead AR team, provide backup support, and enforce collection policies.

Audit & Compliance

• Coordinate external audits, prepare schedules, and finalize financial statements.
• Resolve audit issues and improve internal controls.
• Handle statutory reporting (Singapore/Germany) and tax filings (GST, withholding tax).

Management Reporting & Projects

• Prepare reports and presentations for management and board.
• Conduct cost-benefit analysis of programs/events.
• Design templates/forms to support digitalization and efficiency.
• Participate in IT system improvements, data migration, and policy drafting.

Fixed Assets & Fund Management

• Track fixed asset transactions, depreciation, disposals, and reconciliations.
• Oversee fund-related financial operations, reporting, and audits.

Events & Cash Management

• Supervise fundraising and school event finances.
• Manage cash collections, petty cash, and ensure compliance with charity regulations.

Leadership & Admin

• Act as accounting system administrator (GL accounts, cost centres).
• Lead and support team members, fostering a collaborative environment.
• Drive process improvements and pipeline projects.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting/Finance or professional qualification (e.g., ACCA).
• 5+ years’ experience in GL and AR, with strong reporting and audit background.
• Preferably 3–5 years in external audit (CPA firm).
• Solid knowledge of SFRS, charity accounting, GST, and withholding tax.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, macros).
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Comfortable in dynamic environments, proactive in process improvement.