Assistant Manager, Finance | UP $5500 | 6 Months

PERSOL; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruiting firm in Singapore is seeking a finance professional to oversee daily finance operations and manage accounts payable and receivable. The role requires preparing management reports, supporting budgeting and forecasting, and maintaining compliance with financial regulations. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Accounting or Finance, along with at least 4 years of relevant experience. Strong attention to detail and proficiency in hospitality finance systems are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of experience in finance or accounting roles, preferably in the hospitality industry.
• Experience with hospitality finance systems like Opera and SAP is desirable.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily finance operations and reconcile transaction data.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely payments.
• Prepare monthly and annual management reports.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Conduct half-yearly inventory counts and audits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal abilities

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field

Tools

Opera

SAP

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Power Point

Job description

Duration: 6 Months (Extendable / Convertible)

Working Hours: Monday to Thursday (8.30am to 5.45pm) and Friday (8.30am to 5.15pm)

Location: West

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily finance operations, ensuring accurate capture and reconciliation of transaction data from the various functions.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensure timely payments and collections and maintain accurate records.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities, and reconciliation of accounts.
• Prepare monthly and annual management reports, including budget variance analysis.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and rolling estimates.
• Provide financial insights to support business strategies and operational decisions.
• Identify trends, and extract actionable insights, such as Average Daily Rate (ADR) and Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR).
• Ensure adherence to local and international financial and tax regulations.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks, develop contingency plans, and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Conduct half-yearly inventory count and reconciliation.
• Review contracts and invoices and ensure basic contractual compliance for outsourced partners/vendors.
• Implement and monitor internal finance controls. Identify opportunities to improve processes and enhance efficiency.
• Ensure adherence to finance and procurement policies and guidelines.
• Provide guidance to departments on accounting and finance related queries.
• Coordinate and support internal and external audits.
• Perform other assigned finance and general administration duties as assigned by the General Manager.

Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• At least 4 years of experience in finance or accounting roles, ideally within the hospitality or accommodation industry.
• Working knowledge of hospitality finance systems, such as Opera, SAP.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• Strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities, with a collaborative working style.

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