Finance Manager

SMTP CONSULT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial consulting firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced finance professional responsible for managing accounting operations, conducting financial analyses, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate holds a relevant degree, a professional accounting qualification, and has at least 5 years of experience in the trading industry while being bilingual in Chinese and English.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of financial experience in the trading industry.
• Strong familiarity with financial characteristics of the trade sector.
• Expertise in optimizing financial processes and systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensures accuracy and timeliness of financial reports.
• Manages company’s accounts receivable and payable.
• Leads financial analyses and budget tracking.
• Ensures compliance with tax filings and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Financial analysis

Cash flow management

Budgeting

Bilingual communication (Chinese and English)

Attention to detail

Resilience under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics

CPA Singapore, ACCA, or equivalent

Job description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for the company’s accounting operations, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of the general ledger, month-end closing, and financial reports (such as the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement).
• Ensure accurate calculation and timely disbursement of employee salaries.
• Lead regular financial analyses, providing management with in-depth operational insights and decision-making support.
• Optimize and manage core financial processes, including collections, payments, invoicing, bookkeeping, and payroll accounting, ensuring efficient operations and compliant record-keeping.
• Accurately monitor and manage the company’s accounts receivable and accounts payable, safeguarding cash flow and maintaining credit health.
• Implement effective cash flow management and short-term/long-term fund forecasting to ensure the safety of the company’s capital and enhance fund utilization efficiency.
• Organize and lead the preparation, tracking, and analysis of the company’s annual operational forecasts and comprehensive budgets; monitor and report on budget execution effectively.
• Represent the company in leading communication and coordination with auditing firms, tax agents, banks, and other regulatory bodies.
• Ensure that all tax filings, financial reports, and compliance documents are submitted accurately and on time, fully meeting regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or other related disciplines.
• Must hold a locally or internationally recognized professional accounting qualification, such as CPA Singapore, ACCA, or other equivalent certifications.
• Minimum of 5 years of financial experience in the trading industry, with strong familiarity with the financial characteristics and business processes of the trade sector.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial analysis, cash flow management, and budgeting, with solid internal control awareness and the ability to continuously optimize financial processes and systems.
• Excellent bilingual communication skills in both Chinese and English (written and verbal), in order to liaise with Mandarin-speaking stakeholders from other countries.
• Possess a high sense of responsibility, meticulous attention to detail, and strong resilience under pressure.

EA License Name & License Number: SMTP Consult Pte. Ltd. (23C1754)

EA Personnel Name & Registration Number: Toh Qiu Wei (R23116260)