Finance Assistant Manager / Manager

Daikin Airconditioning (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading air conditioning company in Singapore is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee finance and accounting operations. Responsibilities include preparing management reports, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and managing a finance team. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Accountancy, CPA qualifications, and at least 8 years of commercial experience. Strong analytical skills and hands-on experience in project costing are preferred. This role offers opportunities for leadership and an engaging work environment.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience in the commercial sector.
• Supervisory experience managing a team of at least five members.
• Hands-on experience in preparing a full set of accounts.
• Strong knowledge of Corporate Tax, Financial Reporting Standards, and Tax Laws.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing and overseeing finance and accounting operations.
• Prepare, review, and analyze monthly management reports.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements and ensure accuracy.
• Liaise with auditors and government authorities.
• Develop policies and internal controls for finance processes.
• Stay updated on changes in accounting standards and tax regulations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Leadership

Project management

Education

Degree in Accountancy

CPA/Chartered Accountant

Job description

Key Accountabilities

• Assist in managing and overseeing finance and accounting operations, providing guidance to the finance team on daily operations and accounting functions
• Prepare, review and analyse monthly management reports to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial and management reporting to both management and HQ, and recommend improvements where necessary
• Prepare consolidated financial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, ensuring proper elimination of intercompany transactions and adjustments during the consolidation process
• Review and ensure accuracy of GST, corporate tax, withholding tax, and other statutory and legal reporting requirements
• Prepare, analyse, and monitor budgets and forecasts, providing insights and recommendations to management
• Liaise with internal and external auditors, government authorities, bankers, etc. to ensure smooth and compliant financial operations
• Develop policies and internal controls for all finance and credit-related processes and procedures, ensuring compliance with company policies, international accounting standards, HQ accounting policies and J-Sox regulations
• Stay up-to-date on key changes in accounting standards, GST, and tax regulations, provide regular updates to the finance team and implement relevant policy changes
• Review and analyse project costing, financial ratios, and their implications, recommending countermeasures and cost improvement as necessary
• Review, recommend, and implement process improvements and digitalization initiatives to enhance operational efficiency
• Participate in special financial projects as required by management
• Perform any other duties as assigned by your superior

Requirements

• Degree in Accountancy from a recognized university
• CPA/Chartered Accountant or similar professional accounting qualification is preferred
• At least 8 years of experience in the commercial sector
• Supervisory experience managing a team of at least five members
• Hands-on experience in preparing a full set of accounts
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and compliance
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience in project management
• Strong knowledge of Corporate Tax, Financial Reporting Standards and Tax Laws
• Hands-on experience in project costing and accounts consolidation is preferred
• For more than 15 years of experience, you may be considered for a Manager position