Finance Manager

Brenntag AG; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the trading and logistical industries is seeking a Financial Manager to oversee accounting activities, ensuring compliance with financial reporting standards. This role offers an opportunity to lead a finance team, implement policies, and engage in process optimization for increased efficiency.

Benefits

Competitive and fair salary

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Flexible working hours and remote work options

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Preferably Degree in Accountancy/Professional Qualification.
• At least 15 years of experience, 5 years in managerial role.
• Good understanding of accounting concepts and reporting standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct accounting activities and financial management.
• Ensure compliance with statutory accounting and local tax regulations.
• Responsible for corporate income tax computation and reporting.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Degree in Accountancy

Tools

SAP ECC6

Microsoft Office

Job description

Your Role

Lead and direct the accounting activities of the Company, undertaking all aspects of financial management, including corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting as well as the development of internal control policies and procedures.

Ensuring all times that all statutory accounting requirements and local tax compliance for the Company's activities are accomplished and compliant.

Responsibilities

1. Responsible in reporting monthly accounts in accordance to Accounting Standards and Corporate Accounting and Reporting Guidelines.

2. Supervises accounting and finance activities, including establish policies, governance and ensure compliance.

3. Work closely with internal stakeholders in HR, Operations, Customer Service and Commercial to ensure smooth operations across the organisation.

4. Process optimisation to drive up efficiency, increase cost saving and improve productivity across the organisation.

5. Lead the Finance team to Reporting excellence, with close partnership with the Shared Service Center to drive process efficiency.

6. Responsible on budget and cash flow projection, including all treasury matters.

7.Responsible for corporate income tax computation/returns and key contacts with government bodies.

Requirements

• Preferably Degree in Accountancy/Professional Accounting Qualification or equivalent with relevant working experience.
• At least 15 years of working experience, with at least recent 5 years in managerial/supervisory role.
• Good understanding and interpretation of accounting concepts, financial reporting standards and best practices particularly on Trading and Logistical Industries.
• People orientated and possessed excellent interpersonal and workplace communication skills.
• Enthusiastic and knowledgeable in setting up a good control and compliance environment.
• Required language(s): English
• Good knowledge, both hands-on and analytical in SAP ECC6 and Microsoft Offices.
• Meticulous, mature and deadline conscious.

Our Offer

Objective: Present the main benefits and incentives for this role.

Guidelines: Highlight fair salary, bonuses, and other financial incentives if applicable. Mention also non-monetary benefits like health insurance, retirement plans, and flexible working hours. Emphasize any unique company perks or cultural aspects:

• Competitive and fair salary
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Flexible working hours and remote work options
• Professional development opportunities

Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued because it forms a resilient and more innovative organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds.

Brenntag TA Team

• A competitive and comprehensive benefits package
• A competitive and comprehensive benefits package