Finance Manager

Bespoke Habitat; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent financial services company in Singapore seeks a Finance Manager to lead and supervise the finance team. The role involves overseeing daily financial operations and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience in finance, with a strong background in financial reporting and regulatory compliance. This position requires excellent leadership skills and meticulous attention to detail, along with proficiency in accounting software like XERO.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in finance, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, accounting principles, and regulatory compliance.
• Meticulousness with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of Finance staff.
• Oversee daily financial operations including AP, AR and GL function.
• Ensure timely month-end closing and accurate preparation of financial reports.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field

Tools

XERO

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of Finance staff
• Oversee daily financial operations including AP, AR and GL function.
• Ensure timely month-end closing and accurate preparation of financial reports to management.
• Conduct monthly flux analysis on Profit & Loss and balance sheet to support business performance reviews.
• Responsible for full sets of books for the subsidiary companies.
• Ensure timely prepare of Group Consolidation reports.
• Work closely with HR for payroll payments and its related matters.
• Review and submit quarterly GST returns by Accounts Executive and annual corporate tax filings.
• Monitor and manage the Treasury function for smooth cashflow planning.
• Establish and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard company assets, ensure the accuracy of financial records, and prevent fraud.
• Partner with department heads in cross-functional teams to execute initiatives and projects to improve work efficiency.
• Preparing and analyzing consolidated financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and managing intercompany transactions.
• Support the preparation of financial reports, tax filings and audits.
• Liaise with Corporate Secretary on statutory compliance matters and coordinate with external auditors to support annual audit requirements and regulatory filings.
• Develop and monitor the financial analysis to support business decision making, including forecasting and budgeting planning.
• Lead and develop the finance team, ensuring high performance, accuracy, and compliance across functions.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements within the finance function, implementing best practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Perform any other duties which may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications and Skills Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (CPA, ACCA, or similar certification is a plus).
• 8 years of experience in finance, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, accounting principles, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with XERO and other accounting software is preferred.
• Proven track record of delivering objectives in a fast-paced environment under strict deadlines and consistently high standards.
• Meticulousness with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail is a must.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be comfortable with travelling to JB when required.