Finance Manager (Manufacturing)

Focal Search Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm based in Singapore is seeking an experienced Finance Manager. The ideal candidate will report to the CFO and supervise accounting operations while ensuring compliance with financial regulations. A professional certification such as CA or CPA is required, along with at least 15 years of experience in manufacturing MNCs. This role offers a chance to lead financial strategy and operations in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Requires a professional certification (CA or CPA) or equivalent degree.
• Minimum 15 years hands-on experience in manufacturing MNCs in accounting and finance.
• Strong leadership ability in a matrix organization.

Responsibilities

• Report directly to the CFO.
• Supervise accounting operations for monthly financial statements.
• Review deferred tax projections and annual tax queries.
• Ensure compliance with GST regulations.
• Analyze key performance indicators for financial operations.
• Deliver strategic business analysis to management.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork abilities

Education

Professional certification (CA or CPA)

Degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Overview

About the job Finance Manager (Manufacturing)

Responsibilities

• Report directly to CFO
• Supervise accounting operations to guarantee the timely and accurate preparation of monthly financial statements in accordance with internal management reporting and regulatory requirements;
• In charge of reviewing the deferred tax projections and provisions, as well as the annual tax computations and queries.
• Verify that the business complies with the rules and reporting obligations regarding the Goods and Services Tax (GST).
• Encourage timely submissions and a follow-up plan to reduce risks and boost efficiency and cash return on investment.
• Under the FP&A business cycle, this involves giving current analysis of key performance indicators for revenue, cost of sales, operating expenses, and capital expenditures.
• Delivering thorough analysis of business prospects, business planning, and strategic planning for investments and/or deployment to the regional and national heads as strategic support.
• Establish and uphold a basic monthly review process with the country\'s and regional management, along with his team.
• This process should involve questioning assumptions to help the team make decisions and should include publishing monthly reports to important stakeholders.

Qualifications

• A professional certification (Chartered Accountant or Certified Public Accountant) or an accounting diploma or degree is required.
• A minimum of 15 years of hands-on experience in manufacturing MNCs in accounting, finance, and treasury roles
• Expertise in using SAP and ERP systems
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and teamwork abilities
• The capacity and willingness to work in a matrix organization and lead a focused team