Finance Manager

PEOPLESEARCH PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Singapore is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee budgeting, reporting, and financial operations across multiple regions. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of finance experience, strong IFRS knowledge, and proven leadership skills. Mandarin proficiency is required. This role offers the chance to drive strategic financial performance in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• More than 8 years of experience in finance and accounting.
• At least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial consolidation, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Analyze financial performance and deliver reports compliant with IFRS.
• Provide strategic financial insights for decision-making.

Skills

Leadership

IFRS expertise

Budgeting and forecasting

Mandarin proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or ACCA preferred

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Advanced Excel skills

Job description

Finance Manager

Our client is seeking an experienced Finance professional to lead budgeting, reporting, tax, audits, and regional financial operations. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in IFRS and proven leadership capabilities to drive financial excellence across multiple jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee budgeting and forecasting processes in close collaboration with business units.
• Analyze financial performance, identify risks and opportunities, and deliver regular financial reports (monthly, quarterly, and annual) compliant with IFRS and local accounting standards.
• Provide strategic financial insights to support decision-making around investments, pricing, and profitability.
• Manage all accounting operations, including accounts payable/receivable, general ledger, and month/year-end closings.
• Ensure accuracy, compliance, and robustness of internal financial controls.
• Supervise financial operations across multiple countries, including consolidation of international subsidiaries and management of foreign currency risks.
• Ensure compliance with local financial, tax, and transfer pricing regulations across Singapore, China, Hong Kong, and other regions.
• Serve as the primary finance liaison for senior management, auditors, tax advisors, and cross-functional teams.
• Lead internal and external audits, address audit findings, and enhance control frameworks.
• Oversee corporate tax planning, compliance, and reporting while monitoring regulatory changes and evaluating their impact on business.
• Leverage deep understanding of China and Hong Kong financial practices—including CAS, HKFRS, and regional business culture—to manage and optimize regional finance activities.
• Build, develop, and mentor a high-performing regional finance team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA, ACCA, or Master’s degree preferred.
• More than 8 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial consolidation, and reporting standards.
• Hands-on experience in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Proven track record managing audits and ensuring compliance with tax and accounting regulations.
• Familiarity with CAS, HKFRS, and SFRS, with experience reconciling these with IFRS.
• Proficiency in Mandarin is required to support and collaborate effectively with stakeholders in the China market.
• Proficient in SAP and advanced Excel skills.

Office Location: West, Singapore

If you’re a strategic finance leader ready to drive regional financial performance and compliance in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you.

Interested candidates kindly forward your CV to [e-mail] (Gwen Hu, Reg No: R22109984). You may email this great opportunity to someone who would be a great fit for this role.

All information will be kept strictly confidential. We regret to inform that only successful applicants will be contacted.

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