Finance Manager (Financial Reporting)

PERSOL Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 76,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

PERSOL Singapore is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead Group financial reporting and consolidation, management reporting, and technical accounting. You will coordinate audits, tax, and regulatory compliance while supporting the Group’s consolidation system implementation and process improvements.

The ideal candidate has strong technical accounting knowledge, solid Group consolidation experience, and can manage reporting deadlines in a listed-company environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance or related discipline, or recognised professional qualification.
• At least 7 years of relevant experience including 3 years in Group consolidation and financial reporting.
• Experience in a listed-company environment preferred.
• Ability to lead a small team and meet reporting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly and annual Group consolidated financial reporting.
• Review regulatory reporting and disclosures, including SGX deadlines.
• Manage intercompany eliminations and consolidation adjustments.
• Provide financial insights and analyses for management and board reporting.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.
• Coordinate external audits, tax computations and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee accounting and reporting for Singapore entities and system implementations.

Skills

Financial reporting

Group consolidation

Technical accounting

Audit coordination

Intercompany eliminations

Education

Degree in Accountancy/Finance

Tools

Consolidation system

SFRS(I) knowledge

Job description

Finance Manager

Salary: Up to S$7,500 per month

Employment Type: 1 Year Contract to Permanent Staff

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:50 PM

Location: Bedok

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Finance Manager to join our finance team in Singapore. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in overseeing Group financial reporting and consolidation, management reporting, technical accounting, audit coordination and the finance operations of assigned Singapore entities.

This role is ideal for a finance professional with strong technical accounting knowledge, solid Group consolidation experience and the ability to manage reporting deadlines in a listed-company environment. You will also support the implementation of the Group's consolidation and financial reporting system, contributing to improvements in reporting processes and internal controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Group Financial Reporting & Consolidation
  • Lead the timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual Group consolidated financial results in accordance with SFRS(I) and applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Review consolidated financial statements and prepare SGX quarterly and full-year results announcements, annual report financial disclosures and other regulatory reporting deliverables.
  • Review consolidation workings and adjustments, including intercompany eliminations, foreign currency translation, acquisition accounting and other consolidation entries.
  • Review subsidiaries' financial results, reporting packages and significant variances, working closely with finance teams to resolve reporting issues.
• Management & Board Reporting
  • Prepare financial performance analyses and commentaries covering revenue, profitability, operating expenses, EBITDA, working capital, cash flow and other key financial indicators.
  • Investigate significant financial movements and variances, obtain explanations from subsidiaries and business units, and provide meaningful, well-supported financial insights.
  • Support the Group's annual budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.
• Technical Accounting & Advisory
  • Research, assess and document accounting treatments for complex or non-routine transactions in accordance with SFRS(I).
  • Address technical accounting matters relating to business combinations, impairment assessments, leases, revenue recognition and financial instruments.
  • Identify and elevate significant accounting issues, key judgements and financial reporting risks, providing appropriate analyses and recommendations.
• Audit, Tax & Regulatory Compliance
  • Coordinate Group external audit activities, including reviewing audit schedules, responding to audit queries and ensuring timely completion of audit deliverables.
  • Review tax computations and liaise with tax advisers to ensure accurate and timely tax submissions.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant statutory and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Singapore Entities - Accounting & Finance Operations
  • Oversee accounting and financial reporting for the Group's investment holding company and other assigned Singapore entities.
  • Ensure accurate accounting records and timely month-end and year-end financial closing.
  • Review journal entries, monthly financial statements, bank and balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany balances and supporting schedules.
  • Review and verify bank payments, supporting documentation and related transactions in accordance with established approval procedures and internal controls.
  • Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, intercompany transactions, loans, interest charges and dividend distributions.
  • Coordinate GST reporting, corporate tax computations, statutory audits and other compliance requirements for the assigned entities.
• Financial Systems Implementation & Other Projects
  • Support the implementation of the Group's consolidation and financial reporting system, including data migration, system testing, reconciliations and issue resolution.
  • Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to facilitate a smooth system implementation.
  • Assist in developing and documenting reporting procedures and internal controls to support system implementation and ongoing finance operations.
  • Undertake other finance-related assignments and ad hoc projects as required.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance or a related discipline, or a recognised professional qualification such as ACCA, CA or CPA.
• At least 7 years of relevant working experience, including a minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in Group consolidation and financial reporting.
• Prior experience in a listed-company environment is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a small team.
• Strong technical knowledge of SFRS(I) and practical experience in Group consolidation, including intercompany eliminations, foreign currency translation and consolidation adjustments.
• Experience in a public accounting firm, pr