Finance Manager

Ambition Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambition Singapore is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join our Singapore team. This hands-on leadership role partners closely with business and account leaders to drive the financial success of the business, overseeing a small team that handles daily finance operations, financial reporting, controls, client finance and statutory compliance.

Responsibilities include leading monthly closings, maintaining revenue pipelines, reviewing P&L and balance sheets, managing cashflow, and ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting and an IFAC-recognised professional body or Singapore-registered accountant.
• Minimum 5 years of finance/accounting experience, preferably in client services, agency, or project accounting.
• At least 2 years of managerial or supervisory experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; Workday experience is advantageous.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Well-organised, detail-oriented and able to work independently in a fast-paced setting.
• Proactive, hands-on approach with a positive can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly financial closing, prepare management reports, variance analysis, and commentary for local and regional leadership within deadlines.
• Maintain and update the weekly revenue pipeline report with commentary.
• Review P&L and balance sheet and articulate variances to senior stakeholders.
• Oversee AR, AP, intercompany transactions, billing, WIP and client deposits.
• Manage cashflow including debt collection, payments, payroll and capex oversight.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and improve processes and controls.
• Support client servicing on project setup, onboarding, revenue recognition and collections.
• Oversee statutory reporting including annual financial statements, audits, tax, GST and WHT submissions.
• Liaise with tax agents, corporate secretaries and external auditors on compliance and filing.
• Serve as internal expert on financial systems.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Advanced Excel

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

IFAC professional body / Singapore CPA

Tools

Workday

Job description

A fast-growing global digital agency is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join their Singapore team. This is a hands-on leadership role partnering closely with business and account leaders to drive the financial success of the business, you will be overseeing a small team managing daily finance operations, financial reporting, controls, client finance, and statutory compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Lead monthly financial closing, prepare management reports, variance analysis, and commentary for local and regional leadership within stipulated deadlines
• Maintain and update the weekly revenue pipeline report, tracking movements across risk categories with supporting commentary
• Review P&L and balance sheet, identifying material variances versus forecast and articulating results clearly to senior stakeholders
• Oversee AR, AP, intercompany transactions, billing, WIP, and client deposits
• Manage cashflow including debt collection, payments, payroll, and capital expenditure oversight
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations in line with global policy requirements and continuously improve financial processes and controls
• Support client servicing teams on project setup, vendor and client onboarding, revenue recognition, and collections
• Oversee statutory reporting including annual financial statements, external and group audits, corporate tax, GST, and WHT submissions
• Liaise with tax agents, corporate secretaries, and external auditors on all compliance and filing matters
• Serve as the internal subject matter expert on financial systems

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting and member of an IFAC-recognised professional body or qualified accountant recognised under Singapore law
• Minimum 5 years of relevant finance and accounting experience, preferably within a client services, agency, or project accounting environment
• At least 2 years of managerial or supervisory experience
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office suite. Experience with Workday will be advantageous
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Well-organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced setting
• Proactive, hands-on approach with a positive can-do attitude

Shortlisted candidates will be notified.

www.ambition.com.sg

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