Finance Manager (Based in Africa)

Wilmar International Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company in Singapore is looking for a hands-on Finance Manager to manage day-to-day financial operations across African business units. This role requires strong operational finance skills and proficiency in SAP. The ideal candidate should have 5–8 years of experience in finance management and be adept at ensuring compliance and enhancing process efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of hands-on finance experience in a relevant environment.
• Proficiency in SAP is mandatory, particularly financial modules.
• Solid understanding of local tax and regulatory frameworks in Africa.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily finance operations across African entities.
• Prepare and monitor monthly management reports and forecasts.
• Ensure timely month-end closings and compliance with regulations.
• Manage cash flow and working capital for ongoing operations.

Skills

Operational finance expertise

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

CPA/ACCA

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a hands-on Finance Manager to manage day-to-day financial operations across our African business units. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, operationally strong, and comfortable working directly with on-ground teams to ensure timely and accurate reporting, compliance, and process efficiency. This role is best suited for someone who enjoys being involved in the execution — not just planning — and has prior experience working with SAP.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily finance operations, including accounting, reporting, and reconciliations across multiple African entities.
• Prepare and monitor monthly management reports, forecasts, and variance analyses.
• Ensure timely month-end closings and compliance with local accounting, tax, and audit requirements.
• Manage cash flow and working capital to support ongoing operations.
• Coordinate with operations, procurement, and logistics teams to ensure proper cost tracking and control.
• Support external audits and ensure strong internal controls are maintained.
• Work closely with regional and HQ finance teams to ensure accurate consolidation and reporting.
• Identify opportunities to streamline finance processes and enhance efficiency using SAP.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (CPA/ACCA preferred).
• 5–8 years of hands-on finance experience, preferably in a manufacturing, trading, or FMCG environment.
• Strong operational finance background — comfortable with both transactional work and analysis.
• Proficiency in SAP (mandatory), with experience in financial modules (FI/CO) preferred.
• Solid understanding of local tax, audit, and regulatory frameworks across African markets is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical mindset, and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.