FINANCE DIRECTOR

J&T EXPRESS SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Singapore is seeking a Finance Manager to lead financial strategy and reporting, ensuring compliance with standards. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, at least 5 years of experience in multinational companies, and be bilingual in English and Mandarin. This role involves managing the finance team and building strong relationships with financial institutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, preferably with multinational companies.
• Hands-on approach and ability to operate independently.
• Strong ability to adjust to shifting priorities while meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Define, develop, and implement financial and accounting strategies.
• Ensure compliance with local accounting standards and tax obligations.
• Manage, mentor, and develop the finance team.

Skills

Bilingual (English and Mandarin)

Financial strategy development

Risk management

Relationship building with financial institutions

Team management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Finance / ACCA

Job description

Role Summary

Leads financial strategy, planning, and controls to achieve business goals. Oversees reporting, compliance, and risk management, ensuring company assets are protected.

Job Description

• Define, develop, and implement financial and accounting strategies, procedures, and internal controls to achieve business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with local accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and tax obligations.
• Oversee accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of local and management reporting.
• Establish and optimize internal data analysis and reporting frameworks to support decision‑making.
• Lead annual budgeting, bi-annual financial reviews, and forecasting processes.
• Support the CEO in long‑term strategic planning and follow up on updates.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with banks and financial institutions.
• Coordinate finance‑related matters with headquarters and other subsidiaries.
• Conduct finance training sessions, workshops, and knowledge‑sharing initiatives.
• Manage, mentor, and develop the finance team to ensure high performance.
• Drive process improvements, automation, and adoption of best practices within the finance function.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support business growth and profitability.

Requirement

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Finance / ACCA, or relevant fields.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience – preferably with multi‑national companies.
• Effectively bilingual with good command of spoken and written English and Mandarin (to communicate and liaise with Chinese‑speaking overseas and local counterparts/customers).
• Ability to adjust to shifting priorities and demands while meeting critical deadlines.
• Must be a highly motivated individual with a hands‑on approach and able to operate independently and with minimal supervision.
• Strong commercial/business partner, who can develop and strengthen the relationship between finance and the other business units.