Finance Manager

AECO PACIFIC SERVICES SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional financial services firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to manage day-to-day finance and accounting operations. You will lead a team and ensure the integrity of financial reporting, compliance, and operational efficiency across multiple jurisdictions. Ideal candidates will have over 8 years of finance experience, strong leadership skills, and expertise in financial reporting and tax compliance. This role presents a strategic partnership opportunity within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting.
• Strong technical expertise in financial reporting, taxation, and compliance.
• Hands-on experience in monthly closing and cash flow management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day finance operations.
• Supervise the monthly closing process.
• Ensure compliance with statutory reporting and tax obligations.

Skills

Financial reporting

Tax compliance

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline

CPA/CA qualification preferred

Tools

ERP/accounting systems

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and highly capable Finance Manager to oversee the day‑to‑day finance and accounting operations across our regional entities in Singapore, Australia, and the Philippines.

Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, this role plays a pivotal part in ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, statutory compliance, and operational efficiency. You will lead the General Accounting Team, manage routine finance operations, and support the Head of Finance in a wide range of strategic initiatives, including audits, budgeting, forecasting, tax optimisation, and compliance governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day‑to‑day finance operations, including but not limited to accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll
• Supervise the monthly closing process and ensure timely preparation and analysis of group consolidated management accounts
• Ensure compliance with statutory reporting, tax obligations, and HR‑related regulations across jurisdictions, with support from local teams
• Oversee group-level cash flow planning and treasury management
• Drive process improvements and strengthen internal controls
• Build and develop a capable and dependable General Accounting Team
• Manage internal and external audit processes
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities
• Implement and uphold group finance policies and compliance frameworks
• Support corporate finance matters such as transfer pricing, tax planning, and optimisation
• Contribute to ad hoc projects and provide operational support for strategic finance initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline; CPA/CA qualification preferred
• At least 8 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting, with a minimum of 3 years in a regional or group‑level managerial capacity
• Strong technical expertise in financial reporting, taxation, and statutory compliance (experience in Singapore and regional markets preferred)
• Hands‑on experience in monthly closing, cash flow management, payroll, and ERP/accounting systems
• Proven ability to lead and develop finance teams
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
• Meticulous, dependable, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced, multi‑entity environment

Why Join Us

This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional seeking to step into a strategic partnership role. You’ll join a dynamic team and contribute to high‑impact financial work that supports the growth and operational success of the group.