Assistant Manager, Finance - GL

SIME DARBY AUTO SELECTION LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading automotive player as an Assistant Finance Manager in Singapore. This pivotal role involves overseeing financial compliance, accuracy, and strategic support while collaborating with teams for financial clarity and guidance. Ideal for candidates with a degree and strong accounting experience looking for a rewarding challenge.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of relevant experience in accounting.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.
• Manage GST submissions and corporate tax computations.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Education

Degree in Accounting & Finance or equivalent

Job description

Sime Darby, ranked No. 25 in the Fortune Southeast Asia 500 list, is the parent company of Sime Darby Motors, a leading automotive player in the Asia-Pacific region. With a presence in nine markets—Malaysia, Australia, China, Hong Kong, Macau, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, and Taiwan—Sime Darby Motors is invested across the entire automotive value chain, from assembly, importation, distribution, and retail, to after-sales services and rental. With over 13,900 employees across these markets, we are committed to delivering excellence in every aspect of our business.

Join our dynamic team at Singapore Motors as an Assistant Finance Manager (Accounting), where you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring financial compliance, accuracy, and strategic support.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings with accuracy and timeliness.
• Review trial balances, journals, reconciliations, and bank statements.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.
• Support external and internal audits, including statutory accounts and XBRL filings.
• Manage GST submissions and corporate tax computations.
• Implement and enhance internal controls and accounting practices.
• Collaborate with shared services and operations for financial clarity and guidance.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and insurance coordination.
• Prepare/review Sales & Purchasing Commission, Insurance, and Finance Commission for payroll
• Prepare/review payroll journals
• Provide advice, guidelines, and instructions to the shared services centre and operations on new issues / clarify current practices
• Preparation and finalization of the budget and forecasts
• Assist the reporting team in formulating budgets and forecasts
• Review and coordinate insurance coverage of the company’s assets
• Work with IT to test and implement finance-related systems and interfaces.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting & Finance or equivalent (e.g., ACCA).
• 5–7 years of relevant experience in accounting.
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Be part of a forward-thinking organization that values integrity, innovation, and excellence!