Finance Controller

ANP NATURALS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services group in Singapore seeks an experienced finance leader to oversee financial operations and ensure compliance with standards. The role involves managing the finance team, providing strategic recommendations, and liaising with external parties. Ideal candidates should possess accounting qualifications, 7-10 years of industry experience, and strong analytical skills. Fluency in English is required, with Chinese as a plus. This position offers a chance to lead in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in Finance/Accounting industry.
• At least 5 years in finance leadership positions.
• Must be fluent in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Finance Team to ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Responsible for overall financial functions and reporting deadlines.
• Provide strategic recommendations to solve financial problems.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving abilities

Leadership

Education

Accounting qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position objective and summary

• Provide financial leadership and formulate and revise accounting and finance strategies according to the direction of the Group.
• Formulate key performance expectations, execute financial plans and implement monitoring systems in alignment to business objectives.
• Manage financial related matters in the Group.

Main tasks / activities/ responsibilities

• Lead, manage and provide assistance and/or guidance to the Finance Team in executing their duties and ensure all relevant accounting standards are strictly complied with and updated
• Responsible for overall financial functions of the Group to ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met
• Hands-on experience in managing overall accounting functions such as Account Receivables, Account Payables and General Ledger
• Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with current policies and procedures
• Review, analyse and prepare accurate and comprehensive periodic financial reports/information such as financial statements, balance sheets, cash flow reports, budgets, budget-to-actual, and financial projections cash flow planning, management reports, forecast and budget reports and financial risk analysis of projects and businesses of the Group to Management
• Establish and execute internal controls over company’s accounting and financial procedures
• Provide strategic recommendations and solutions to business and financial problems
• Coordinate and liaise with external parties such as bankers, external auditors, tax agents, corporate secretarial agents, local tax and government authorities where required
• Handle audit queries and issues
• Actively participate in potential investment transactions & contribute objective perspectives in decision making processes
• Relationship building with financial institutions for company’s expansion financial facilities requirement.
• Analyze and advise on business operations including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments and future revenues;
• Analyze financial information
• Prepare relevant analysis to support Management decision making
• Handle tax matters to optimize tax liabilities
• Review and recommend or develop any operational changes (policy, procedures, processes and etc.) so as to achieve operational efficiency and improvement
• Any other financial duties that may be assigned from time to time by the company

Job requirements

• Accounting qualifications, with membership to a recognized accounting society
• Relevant 7-10 years past working experience in Finance/Accounting industry
• At least 5 years in finance leadership positions
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
• Mature and able to motivate staff to achieve goals.
• Highly responsible & reliable with exceptional attention to detail
• Good reasoning ability and able to multi-task under pressure.
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
• Must be fluent in English Language (spoken and written)
• Chinese Language would be a plus
• Results-driven and professional focused