Finance Manager

Kerry Consulting; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerry Consulting's client in Singapore is seeking a Finance Manager to lead the General Ledger function in a multi-entity environment. You will manage a team of 4-5 Accountants and oversee month-end closing, financial reporting, reconciliations and group reporting to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

You will provide technical accounting guidance, coordinate statutory audits with external auditors and tax agents, and drive internal controls, standardisation of processes and finance transformation

Qualifications

• Degree in accounting or equivalent qualification with relevant industry experience.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge including impairment reviews and financial reporting.
• Experience in a multi-entity environment; exposure to NetSuite and finance process improvements.
• Hands-on, proactive, adaptable with strong people management and prioritisation skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee General Ledger function and lead a team of 4-5 Accountants across multiple entities.
• Oversee month-end closing, financial reporting, reconciliations and group reporting to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Provide technical accounting guidance; coordinate statutory audits with external auditors and tax agents.
• Drive internal controls, standardise accounting processes and lead finance transformation initiatives, including system implementations and automation.

Skills

General Ledger

Month-end closing

Financial reporting

Reconciliations

Multi-entity

People management

Technical accounting

Audit coordination

System implementations

Process automation

Education

Degree in Accountancy or equivalent

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Our client is an established organisation in the services sector with a strong presence in Singapore. As part of an ongoing restructuring of its Finance function, they are now seeking a Finance Manager to join their team in a newly created role.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the General Ledger function and leading a team of 4-5 Accountants across multiple entities.

You will oversee month-end closing, financial reporting, reconciliations and group reporting, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and compliance with accounting standards.

You will also provide technical accounting guidance, while coordinating statutory audits and liaising with external auditors and tax agents.

In addition, you will play a key role in strengthening internal controls, standardising accounting processes and driving finance transformation initiatives, including system implementations and process automation.

Requirements

Ideally, you hold a Degree in Accountancy or an equivalent professional qualification, with at least 6-8 years of relevant accounting experience, including prior experience supervising or leading a team.

You should possess strong technical accounting knowledge, impairment reviews and financial reporting, coupled with hands-on experience in managing month-end closing activities.

Prior experience in a multi-entity environment, along with exposure to NetSuite and finance process improvements, would be advantageous.

To succeed in this role, you will be described as hands-on, proactive, adaptable and resourceful, with strong people management skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.