Finance Manager

SOMNOTEC (S) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic finance firm based in Singapore is looking for a Finance Manager to oversee comprehensive finance operations across Singapore and four other Asian countries. The role encompasses financial reporting, budgeting, payroll processing, and managing relationships with auditors and tax agents. The ideal candidate has a strong background in finance or accounting, proficiency in SAP and Excel, and excellent communication skills. This position offers a challenging opportunity in a growing finance landscape.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Finance Manager or in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial regulations.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-spectrum finance operations across multiple countries.
• Manage end-to-end payroll processing ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Drive process automation and standardization in finance systems.

Skills

Accounting principles

Financial regulations

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Relevant qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

Job description

Key responsibilities – finance

• Oversee full-spectrum finance operations for Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and Philippines, including general ledger, AP, AR, fixed assets and cash management, ensuring accurate and timely month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end closing.
• Prepare and review management accounts, regional consolidation and financial reports, providing insights and recommendations to support commercial and strategic decisions.
• Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting for each entity and the consolidated region, monitoring performance against budget and highlighting risks and opportunities.
• Manage statutory reporting, tax computations and filings (corporate income tax, VAT/GST, withholding taxes and other local taxes) across all jurisdictions, liaising with external auditors and tax agents to meet deadlines.
• Develop, implement and continuously improve internal controls, finance policies and standard operating procedures to safeguard assets and ensure consistent practices across countries.
• Support business cases, pricing reviews, cost‑saving initiatives and capital expenditure evaluations.

Key responsibilities – payroll and compliance

• Oversee end‑to‑end payroll processing for Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines, ensuring timely and accurate salary payments for all employees and compliance with local wage, overtime and benefit regulations.
• Ensure correct calculation, deduction, remittance and reporting of statutory contributions and payroll taxes in each country (e.g. CPF in Singapore, EPF/SOCSO in Malaysia, SSO in Thailand, BPJS in Indonesia, and SSS/PhilHealth/Pag-IBIG in the Philippines).
• Coordinate with teams to maintain accurate employee master data, manage changes (hires, terminations, promotions, variable pay).
• Implement and monitor payroll controls, reconciliations and segregation of duties, and support internal and external payroll‑related audits.
• Ensure proper accounting for payroll expenses, accruals, provisions and related liabilities in each entity’s books and in the regional consolidation.

Systems

• Manage SAP, payroll and reporting systems, driving process automation, standardisation and data quality across all five countries.
• Support internal IT infrastructure, including file servers, email, Outlook, and remote access for entities outside Singapore.

Requirements

• Relevant qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Finance Manager or in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, and reporting requirements.
• Proficiency with accounting software (SAP) and MS Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with internal teams and external partners.