Finance Manager

Talent First Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent First Pte. Ltd. is seeking an experienced Finance Controller to oversee financial operations across multiple entities in Singapore, driving forecasting, budgeting, and performance analytics.

You will report to the CFO and lead month-end close, tax compliance, treasury, and internal controls while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support business performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field.
• At least 10 years of finance/accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of local GAAP and IFRS.
• Experience with ERP systems, especially Dynamics 365.
• Excellent analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams.
• Experience in manufacturing or trading enviroment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial operations across multiple entities and ensure accuracy of reports.
• Lead sales/expense forecasts and gross profit analysis by product.
• Support budgeting, planning, forecasting and performance analysis.
• Manage monthly/quarterly/year-end close and management reporting.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts and treasury oversight.
• Maintain banking docs, signatories and mandates.
• Support statutory/tax audits and compliance.
• Maintain fixed asset register and depreciation, asset verification.
• Prepare GST/withholding tax submissions and corporate tax schedules.
• Review accruals, monitor expenses, and supervise POs.
• Review and approve journal entries and payments.
• Manage finance master data and COA structures.
• Develop and improve finance policies, processes and controls.
• Drive continuous finance system/process improvements.
• Monitor capex against budgets and proper accounting treatment.
• Support ad hoc finance projects.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

IFRS knowledge

GAAP knowledge

ERP systems

Dynamics 365

Independent work

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

Job Summary:

• Oversee financial operations, reporting, budgeting and compliance across the company's business entities.

• Reporting to the Chief Financial Controller, you will play a key role in financial planning, process improvements, and supporting business performance through accurate financial analysis and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the financial and operational activities across multiple business entities.

• Lead the preparation of sales forecasts, expense forecasts, and gross profit analysis by product.

• Support budgeting, financial planning, forecasting, and business performance analysis.

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial closing activities, ensuring timely and accurate management reporting.

• Prepare cash flow forecasts and oversee treasury-related activities.

• Maintain banking documentation, including authorised signatories and banking mandates.

• Support statutory reporting, tax matters, audits, legal compliance, and internal control processes.

• Maintain the fixed asset register, including asset tagging, depreciation, and physical asset verification.

• Prepare GST and withholding tax submissions, and assist with corporate tax filings and tax schedules.

• Review expense accruals, monitor operating expenses, and oversee purchase order controls.

• Review and approve journal entries, payment transactions, and other accounting records.

• Manage finance master data, including cost centres, business units, and chart of accounts.

• Develop, review, and enhance finance policies, procedures, and operational documentation.

• Drive continuous improvements to finance systems, processes, and internal controls.

• Monitor capital expenditure against approved budgets and ensure accurate accounting treatment.

• Support ad hoc projects and other finance-related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

• At least 10 years of relevant finance and accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing or trading environment.

• Good understanding of accounting standards, including local GAAP and IFRS.

• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and working within reporting deadlines.

• Experience with ERP systems is required; exposure to Microsoft Dynamics 365 will be an advantage.