Finance Manager (6 months contract)

Michael Page; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks an experienced finance professional in Singapore. This role involves overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and enhancing finance processes. The ideal candidate has a degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA/CA certification, and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Strong skills in ERP systems and advanced Excel are required for success in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in finance or accounting.
• Proven expertise in multi-entity consolidation and cross-border accounting.
• Strong understanding of audit processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing for entities in Singapore, Vietnam, and Japan.
• Prepare and review management reports and cash flow statements.
• Enhance finance processes and support ERP implementation.

Skills

Accounting standards

Tax compliance

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

ERP systems experience

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline

CPA/CA certification

Tools

Excel

Xero

NetSuite

Business Central

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing for entities in Singapore, Vietnam, and Japan.
• Maintain accuracy across general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and intercompany reconciliations.
• Prepare and review management reports, cash flow statements, and variance analyses.
• Coordinate annual audits and manage communication with external auditors and tax advisors.

Financial Operations & Reporting

• Maintain accuracy across general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and intercompany reconciliations.
• Prepare and review management reports, cash flow statements, and variance analyses.
• Coordinate annual audits and manage communication with external auditors and tax advisors.

Process & Controls

• Enhance finance processes, including project cost tracking, expense approvals, and budget monitoring.
• Support ERP or accounting system implementation and drive automation initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with local GAAP (SFRS, VN GAAP, J-GAAP) and group reporting under IFRS.

FP&A & Business Partnering

• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and profitability analysis in collaboration with business leaders.
• Track key financial KPIs and deliver actionable insights to management.
• Prepare financial data for investor updates, fundraising activities, and board presentations.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline; CPA/CA certification preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in finance or accounting, ideally within manufacturing, robotics, or engineering.
• Proven expertise in multi-entity consolidation and cross-border accounting.
• Strong understanding of accounting standards, tax compliance, and audit processes.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems (e.g., Xero, NetSuite, Business Central).
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.