Finance Manager

Brenntag Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Singapore is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee accounting activities and direct financial management. The role includes ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, supervising finance staff, and optimizing financial processes for enhanced efficiency. Candidates should have a strong background in financial reporting, managerial experience, and proficiency in SAP ECC6.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of working experience, including 5 years in a managerial/supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting standards and trading industry practices.
• Language requirement: English.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting activities, ensuring compliance with statutory accounting and tax regulations.
• Supervise finance staff and optimize processes for efficiency.
• Responsible for budget management and corporate income tax computations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Financial reporting

Compliance knowledge

Process optimization

Education

Degree in Accountancy/Professional Accounting Qualification

Tools

SAP ECC6

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary

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.

Roles and Responsibilities

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

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

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

· Process optimization to drive up efficiency, increase cost saving and improve productivity across the organization.

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

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

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

Your profile

· 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.