Finance Manager, Fixed Assets (1 year contract) | Hampshire Road

business edge personnel services pte ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 59,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Business Edge Personnel Services Pte Ltd seeks a Senior Finance Manager to lead end-to-end fixed assets accounting for organisation-owned assets, including PTO-held assets. You will ensure accurate recording, reporting, and timely year-end closing in line with SB-FRS, while supporting audits.

You will counsel internal stakeholders on asset classifications, drive process improvements with digital tools and AI, and lead a team of finance professionals to sustain high standards in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Qualified in accountancy or an equivalent professional qualification.
• Minimum five years of finance experience with fixed assets knowledge.
• Experience in public sector or large organisations is preferred.
• Strong governance, stakeholder management and process-improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end fixed assets accounting and management for organisation-owned assets.
• Oversee recording, tracking, reporting and year-end closing in SB-FRS framework.
• Partner with divisions as SME on PTO-held asset policies and accounting treatment.
• Drive process improvements and digitalisation, including AI usage, to reduce manual effort.

Skills

Accountancy qualification

5 years finance experience

Fixed assets management

Leadership

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Accountancy degree or professional qualification

Tools

SAP

Data analytics tools

Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

Job description

Lead a team responsible for the end-to-end financial accounting and management of organisation-owned fixed assets, including assets held by Public Transport Operators (PTOs).

Responsbilities

• Fixed Assets Accounting & Management

You will oversee the accurate and timely recording, tracking, and reporting of organisation-owned fixed assets in line with the organisation's accounting policies and the applicable Statutory Board Financial Reporting Standards (SB-FRS). This includes ensuring compliance, maintaining complete and accurate fixed assets data, managing the fixed assets confirmation exercises with PTOs, completing year-end closing on time, and supporting audits by addressing queries promptly and thoroughly.

• Stakeholder Partnership and Advisory

You will also serve as a subject matter expert on PTO-held fixed assets matters, providing advisory support to the organisation's divisions on fixed asset policies, accounting treatment and operational requirements. This includes guiding stakeholders on the proper treatment and classification of PTO-held assets, advising on fixed assets implications for new projects or initiatives, and developing well-considered proposals to address operational or accounting challenges as they arise.

• Process Improvement

You will proactively identify gaps and inefficiencies in existing fixed assets processes and lead the team in designing and implementing improvements that enhance accuracy, efficiency, and effectiveness of fixed assets management and accounting. This includes engaging relevant PTOs and stakeholders on accounting policy and practice matters to support process enhancements. You will also actively champion the use of technology (including AI and digitalisation tools) to modernise workflows and reduce manual effort.

You will strengthen process governance through the review and enhancement of documentation, guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring they remain current, practical and aligned with evolving business, operational and accounting requirements.

• Team Leadership, Development & Guidance

You will lead and support a team of finance professionals by providing technical guidance, coaching team members and facilitating capability development. You will foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous learning, while managing workloads to ensure the team operates effectively and sustainably. You will also support onboarding and upskilling efforts as processes evolve, ensuring the team remains equipped to meet changing fixed assets requirements.

Requirement

• Knowledge in Accountancy or an equivalent professional qualification.
• At least 5 years’ finance experience
• Fixed assets management experience, preferably in the public sector or a large organisation.
• A forward-looking mindset with a passion for process improvement.
• Strong learning agility and willingness to take on new challenges.
• Self-motivated, resourceful and able to work independently in a dynamic environment.
• Able to analyse issues holistically and develop practical solutions to business challenges.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively and build partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated initiative, leadership qualities, and ability to drive workstreams and improvement projects from conceptualisation through implementation.
• Meticulous with numbers and competent in Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of AI tools, SAP, data analytics/visualisation tools & Robotic Process Automation (RPA) will be an added advantage.

Contract Duration: 1 year

Working Arrangement:

• Mon to Thu, 8.30am to 6.00pm
• Fri, 8.30am to 5.30pm

Location: Hampshire Road

Salary: $5,800 per month

EA License No.: 96C4864

Reg No.: R25128798 HUANG QIMENG