Finance manager (F&B)

Xiang Signature Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Xiang Signature Pte. Ltd. is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Finance professional to lead our finance department.

The role oversees financial reporting, compliance, audits, and process optimization to safeguard the company’s financial health and regulatory adherence. You will manage the annual audit, ensure ACRA and IRAS filings, and liaise with external auditors, tax agents, and government authorities while driving efficient GL operations and intercompany reconciliations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or ACCA/CA/CPA or equivalent certification.
• Experience in an audit firm and/or the F&B industry preferred.
• Strong technical accounting skills and IFRS knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the finance department, ensuring efficient operations and financial integrity.
• Oversee the annual financial audit process and prepare/review financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with ACRA and IRAS tax filing requirements, audits, and regulatory reporting obligations.
• Serve as the key liaison with external auditors, tax agents, corporate secretaries, and government authorities.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements for sub-group entities, with supporting schedules and reports.
• Review and prepare supporting schedules, tax provisions, reconciliations, journal entries, and balance sheet analysis.
• Lead GL shared services integration, driving process standardization and improvements.
• Collaborate with internal departments and stakeholders to ensure accuracy of financial reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Autonomous work style

Time management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or ACCA/CA/CPA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description:
F&B Group seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Finance profession to lead and oversee our finance department. The successful candidate will be responsible for financial reporting, compliance, audit management, and process optimization to ensure the company's financial health and regulatory adherence.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Management:

• Lead and manage the finance department, ensuring efficient operations and financial integrity.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and development opportunities for GL accounting staff.

Financial Reporting & Compliance:

• Oversee the annual financial audit process and prepare/review financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with ACRA and IRAS tax filing requirements, audits, and regulatory reporting obligations.
• Serve as the key liaison with external auditors, tax agents, corporate secretaries, and relevant government authorities.

Accounting & Reconciliation:

• Prepare consolidated financial statements for sub-group entities, along with relevant supporting schedules and reports required by the Group.
• Review and prepare supporting schedules, tax provisions, account reconciliations, journal entries, and balance sheet analysis.
• Reconcile and resolve intercompany discrepancies to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and analyze daily sales reports and reconcile transactions with cashless service providers.

Process Improvement & System Integration:

• Lead the integration of General Ledger (GL) shared services, driving process standardization and improvements.
• Ensure adherence to accounting standards, industry best practices, and local regulatory requirements, including process re-engineering and system enhancements.

Collaboration & Government Liaison:

• Collaborate with internal departments and key business stakeholders to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting.
• Liaise with government agencies and complete required statistical surveys.
• Perform other ad-hoc duties as assigned by senior management.

Requirements:

Education & Certification

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or with ACCA, CA, CPA, or equivalent certification.

Experience & Technical Skills:

• Prior experience in an audit firm and/or the F&B industry is preferred.
• Strong technical accounting skills with the ability to identify and resolve financial issues effectively.
• Proven experience in managing full sets of accounts and handling high-volume transactions.
• Highly skilled in implementing organizational systems, procedures, and processes.
• In-depth knowledge of IFRS and financial statement disclosures, gained through experience in a corporate or professional firm environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial analysis tools.

Soft Skills & Competencies:

• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain a high level of attention to detail.
• Strong ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Demonstrates initiative, self-motivation, reliability, and accountability.