FINANCE MANAGER

OCTA GLOBAL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Singapore is seeking a Finance Manager to support the Head of Finance. Responsibilities include financial strategy development, analytical reporting, and business partnering with various stakeholders. Candidates should have a degree in Finance or Accounting and 3-5 years of relevant experience, preferably with banking knowledge. Strong project management and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience, preferably with banking knowledge.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in formulating the company’s future direction and support tactical initiatives.
• Develop financial and tax strategies.
• Ensure adherence with Financial Policies & Procedures, timely close of financial records.

Skills

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Project management

Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets

Education

Degree qualification in Finance / Accounting

Job description

The Finance Manager will be the right-hand person to the Head of Finance and will be accountable for the administrative, financial, and risk management operations of the company; including the development of a financial and operational strategy and budgets, monitoring of metrics tied to that strategy, reporting accurate financial results, and finance business partnering of various internal stakeholders.

Job Responsibilities:

Planning

• Assist in formulating the company’s future direction and supporting tactical initiatives
• Monitor and direct the implementation of strategic business plans
• Develop financial and tax strategies
• Manage the capital request and budgeting processes
• Develop performance measures that support the company’s strategic direction

Business Partnering and Financial Planning and Analysis

• Assists in Annual Budgets and Financial Forecasts
• Assists in on-going financial monitoring and analysis
• Assists in fund raising activities and applications of applicable government grants
• Work alongside internal stakeholders from various departments to provide financial information, tools, analysis and insight to make more informed decisions and driving business strategy.

Financial Reporting

• Ensure adherence with Financial Policies & Procedures, timely close of financial records
• Supervise Quarterly GST reporting
• Able to liaise independently with Banker, Auditors, Tax agents
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity of the systems across the region, perform data audit regularly
• Assist in developing and implementing processes to ensure that all financial management requirements are completed in a timely and accurate manner.

Requirements:

• Minimum Degree qualification in Finance / Accounting with will be added advantages.
• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience, preferably with banking knowledge.
• Able to manage and coach a lean but effective team of direct reports Strongin financial analysis.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards, tax regulations, laws and any other compliance requirements.
• Accountable and adopts a ‘business-owner’ work mentality.
• Has excellent communication skills and can engage with diverse people.
• Highly organised with excellent time management and scheduling skills.
• Meticulous and excellent project management skills.