Finance Manager

NEP Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading management consultancy firm in Singapore seeks an experienced accounting manager to oversee month-end and year-end closings, manage accounts receivable, and ensure compliance with audit standards. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accountancy and 10-15 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in financial accounting software and strong communication skills are essential. This role offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 10 -15 years of relevant working experience in Audit and Accounting.
• Prior external audit experience is essential; internal audit experience preferable.
• Able to work and adapt to a fast paced & dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall Accounts Receivable function.
• Prepare monthly cashflow forecast with commentaries for the Group.
• Work closely with auditors and tax agents to manage statutory audit.

Skills

Independent and strong team player

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Good time management skills

Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy/ CPA or CA-qualified

Tools

Oracle NetSuite

SAP

Hyperion

Job description

• Consolidate and review month-end closing for SG and other entities within the Group
• Prepare month-end closing reports for Corporate with commentaries
• Co-ordinate and review all year-end closing and tax packages required from Corporate
• Accounts Receivable:
• Manage overall Accounts Receivable function
• Ensure timely billing, collection, and review of existing AR processes for efficiency and improvement.
• Intercompany, General Ledger & Operating/Non-Project related Accruals:
• Overall responsible for managing & ensuring accuracy of Intercompany Balances, General Ledger and Accruals as part of month end closing
• Cashflow Management:
• Prepare monthly cashflow forecast with commentaries for the Group
• Statutory Audit /Group Audit/Tax Compliance/ Corporate Secretarial:
• Work closely with auditors and tax agents to manage statutory audit and tax filings for SG entities.
• Oversee audit and tax filings for all other entities in the Group
• Lead any ad-hoc tax queries / audits
• Manage transfer pricing compliance for SG entity
• Manage corporate secretarial compliance for SG entity

Essential Duties/ Responsibilities:

Job Description:

• Month-End and Year-End Closings:

• Consolidate and review month-end closing for SG and other entities within the Group
• Prepare month-end closing reports for Corporate with commentaries
• Co-ordinate and review all year-end closing and tax packages required from Corporate
• Accounts Receivable:
• Manage overall Accounts Receivable function
• Ensure timely billing, collection, and review of existing AR processes for efficiency and improvement.
• Intercompany, General Ledger & Operating/Non-Project related Accruals:
• Overall responsible for managing & ensuring accuracy of Intercompany Balances, General Ledger and Accruals as part of month end closing
• Cashflow Management:
• Prepare monthly cashflow forecast with commentaries for the Group
• Support Controller in managing working capital
• Statutory Audit /Group Audit/Tax Compliance/ Corporate Secretarial:
• Work closely with auditors and tax agents to manage statutory audit and tax filings for SG entities.
• Oversee audit and tax filings for all other entities in the Group
• Lead any ad-hoc tax queries / audits
• Manage transfer pricing compliance for SG entity
• Manage corporate secretarial compliance for SG entity

Other Responsibilities:

• Manage performance and support long-term career development of the Accountant reporting into this role.
• Support the team in accounting technical updates and any changes to be implemented
• Support Controller in review of internal controls and implementation of recommendations for improvements.
• Support Controller in Forecast and Budgeting exercises
• Take on relevant assignments as assigned from time to time, such as change management, accounting software implementation etc.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy/ CPA or CA-qualified
• 10 -15 years of relevant working experience in Audit and Accounting
• Prior external audit experience is essential (Big 4 audit firms preferred); internal audit experience preferable.
• Proficiency in financial accounting software such as Oracle NetSuite, Navision, SAP etc. preferred.
• Proficiency in financial reporting tools such as Hyperion, TM1, Essbase etc. preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office such as Excel and Word
• Able to work and adapt to a fast paced & dynamic environment with good time management skills to meet deadlines
• Independent and strong team player with ability to build rapport and collaborative working relationships with all levels
• Organized, detailed, proactive / independent, and self-motivated
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.