Assistant Manager, Finance GL (1-year Contract)

aetos holdings pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aetos Holdings Pte. Ltd. is seeking a proactive Finance professional to oversee daily Finance Operations, including AP, AR and Cash Processing. You will guide Team Leads, resolve escalations and ensure records are complete, accurate and audit-ready.

The role focuses on control, process improvement and timely reporting, partnering with Financial Reporting and FP&A to deliver reliable financial information and support audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a recognised qualification.
• 5+ years in accounting or Finance Operations with month-end close and controls.
• Strong understanding of AP, AR, cash processing and GL processes.
• Knowledge of GST compliance and regulatory obligations in Singapore.
• Proven ability to manage priorities and deadlines.
• Effective people leadership, coaching and stakeholder management.
• Proficiency with Excel and finance reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Finance Operations across AP, AR and Cash Processing with timely delivery.
• Coordinate pre-close and month-end activities and support group reporting.
• Maintain reconciliations, cut-offs, and evidence to ensure records are audit-ready.
• Uphold internal controls, policies, and Delegation of Authority requirements.
• Lead Team Leads, set priorities and coach staff for accountability.
• Collaborate with Financial Reporting, FP&A and business stakeholders.
• Support internal and external audits with organized schedules and records.
• Drive process standardisation, governance and automation improvements.

Skills

People leadership

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ACCPAC/Sage

SAP

Finance systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Who We Are Looking For & What Role You Will Play

We are looking for a proactive and dependable Finance professional who combines strong accounting fundamentals with practical leadership. You will oversee day-to-day Finance Operations and close readiness across AP, AR and Cash Processing, guide Team Leads, resolve escalations and ensure that financial transactions and supporting records are complete, accurate, timely and audit-ready.

The role is responsible for the effective delivery, control and continuous improvement of Finance Operations, including:

• Own Finance Operations outcomes across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Cash Processing, ensuring deliverables are completed accurately and within approved timelines.
• Coordinate pre-close and month-end activities, monitor dependencies and bottlenecks, and ensure timely operational inputs for financial and Group reporting.
• Oversee key reconciliations, cut-off discipline, transaction completeness, period accuracy and supporting evidence to maintain the integrity of financial records.
• Maintain a strong control environment by ensuring compliance with Finance policies, SOPs, approval requirements, the Delegation of Authority and applicable regulatory obligations, including GST and tax support.
• Provide leadership and review guidance to Team Leads, set priorities, support effective workload management, coach team members and strengthen accountability across the function.
• Partner with Financial Reporting, FP&A and business stakeholders to resolve cross-functional issues and support timely, reliable and accurate financial information.
• Support internal and external audits by ensuring schedules, reconciliations, approvals and transaction records are complete, well-organised and readily available.
• Drive process standardisation, control enhancements, automation and measurable efficiency improvements while maintaining appropriate governance.
• Perform other duties and support Finance initiatives as assigned by management.

What Knowledge & Experience We Require From You

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a recognised professional accounting qualification
• At least 5 years of relevant accounting or Finance Operations experience, including experience in month-end close, financial controls and team supervision
• Sound knowledge of AP, AR, cash processing, reconciliations and general ledger processes
• Good understanding of accounting principles, internal controls, audit requirements and Singapore GST compliance
• Strong analytical and problem-\u2011solving skills
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver accurately under tight reporting deadlines
• Effective people leadership, coaching, stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and confidence working with finance systems and reporting tools
• Experience with ACCPAC/Sage and SAP is an advantage
• A proactive, resourceful and improvement-\u2011oriented mindset, with strong attention to detail and a high standard of integrity