Assistant Finance Manager / Finance Manager

PeopleSearch; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A finance recruitment firm in Singapore seeks an experienced finance manager to oversee day-to-day operations of the finance department. The role includes managing financial accounting, budgeting, and team leadership, requiring a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting & Finance and at least 10 years of related experience. This position demands solid knowledge of IFRS and China GAAP, along with strong interpersonal skills to drive continuous improvement and support strategic initiatives. Competitive compensation is offered.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of relevant experience in Audit, Finance, or Finance Business Partnering.
• Proficient in financial consolidation with knowledge of IFRS and China GAAP.
• Prior experience in the manufacturing sector.
• Demonstrated focus on continuous improvement in finance operations.
• Experience in finance team supervision and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the finance department’s day-to-day operations.
• Mentor internal accountants and streamline processes.
• Assist CEO/CFO with strategic business planning.
• Manage tasks including group reporting and tax compliance.
• Compile monthly financial reports and ensure compliance.

Skills

Financial consolidation

Strategic mindset

Interpersonal and communication skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting & Finance

Job description

Job Description Assisted in supervising the finance department’s day-to-day operations.

Led finance team activities, mentored internal accountants, and streamlined processes and controls.

Assisted the CEO / CFO with strategic business planning, investor relations, and financial disclosures.

Managed financial and management accounting tasks, including group reporting, tax compliance, standard costing, intercompany transactions, credit management, and accounts receivable.

Compiled monthly financial reports for both the parent company and the ultimate holding entity.

Ensured compliance with Group accounting standards and policies.

Oversaw the preparation and monitoring of the annual budget.

Coordinated with external auditors and tax consultants on year-end audits and tax filings.

Designed and executed foreign exchange hedging strategies and managed treasury operations.

Reviewed contractual agreements and worked with senior leadership to support business expansion strategies.

Managed cash flow, expenses, and working capital to deliver timely and accurate profit & loss reporting.

Established a Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) system to enhance performance tracking through KPIs and actionable insights.

Maintained professional relationships with external auditors and addressed audit observations and recommendations. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Accounting & Finance.At least 10 years of relevant experience in Audit, Finance or Finance Business Partnering.

Proficient in financial consolidation with solid knowledge of IFRS and China GAAP.

Prior experience in manufacturing sector.

Demonstrated focus on continuous improvement in finance operations.

Preferred experience in finance team supervision and leadership.

Skilled in synthesizing and analyzing complex data under challenging conditions.

Strategic mindset with adaptability in dynamic environments.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills across all organizational levels.