Finance Analyst/Finance Manager (Data Center)

DADACONSULTANTS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A consultancy firm is looking for a Finance Manager / Senior Finance Analyst to support data center operations across Singapore and Malaysia. The successful candidate will need hands-on experience in finance and trade structures with expertise in customs duties, tariffs, GST/VAT, and compliance. This role requires a strong background in International Trade, capable of operating independently and building processes from scratch. A bachelor's degree in finance or a related field is essential, and relevant professional qualifications would be an advantage.

Qualifications

• Strong background in International Trade / Trade Finance / Indirect Tax is required.
• Hands-on experience with customs duties, tariffs, and tax mechanisms.
• Practical experience covering both Singapore and Malaysia jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Independently design finance and trade structures for Singapore and Malaysia.
• Manage day-to-day finance operations hands-on.
• Establish import/export workflows for data center equipment.

Skills

Forecasting

Microsoft Excel

VAT

Trade Finance

Accounting

Compliance

Budgeting

Cash Flow

Audit

International Trade

Financial Reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related fields

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

Job Description

Position: Finance Manager / Senior Finance Analyst
Industry: Data Center / Infrastructure / International Trade

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly hands‑on finance professional with a strong International Trade and cross‑border tax background to support data center–related operations across Singapore and Malaysia.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently design and implement finance and trade structures for Singapore and Malaysia operations.

• Handle day‑to‑day finance operations on a hands‑on basis (no existing team initially).

• Establish import / export workflows supporting data center equipment and services.

International Trade & Tax

• Manage customs duties, tariffs, import/export taxes, GST/VAT, and withholding tax matters.

• Oversee duty optimisation, tax incentives, and refund schemes (e.g. GST/VAT refunds).

• Ensure compliance with Singapore and Malaysia customs and tax regulations.

• Liaise directly with customs authorities, logistics providers, and freight forwarders.

Finance & Compliance

• Manage AP/AR, cash flow, budgeting, and cost tracking.

• Support audit, statutory filings, and regulatory reporting.

• Work closely with legal, operations, and external advisors as required.

Requirements

• Strong background in International Trade / Trade Finance / Indirect Tax.

• Hands‑on experience with:

  • Customs duties, tariffs, import/export tax

  • GST / VAT / sales tax

  • Tax refund mechanisms

• Practical experience covering Singapore and Malaysia (both jurisdictions required).

• Experience supporting infrastructure, data center, or capital equipment–heavy businesses is highly preferred.

• Comfortable working in a lean setup and building processes from scratch.

• Able to operate independently with minimal supervision.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related fields.

• Professional accounting or tax qualification is a plus.

Tell employers what skills you have

• Forecasting
• Microsoft Excel
• VAT
• Data Center
• Tax
• Economics
• Trade Finance
• Accounting
• Compliance
• Freight
• Budgeting
• Capital
• Cash Flow
• Audit
• International Trade
• Financial Reporting