Finance Manager/Senior Finance Manager

SINGAUTO PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance-based bonus

Statutory benefits and other employee…

Potential participation in ESOP

Opportunities to contribute to the US

Job summary

SingAuto is seeking a hands-on finance professional to partner with the CFO in overseeing group financial reporting, consolidation, audit coordination, cost accounting and management reporting. The role spans Singapore and overseas entities in a growing multinational business preparing for an eventual US listing.

You will lead monthly close, budgeting, and KPI analytics, develop unit economics, and drive internal controls, ERP improvements and ICFR readiness while mentoring a lean finance team.

Qualifications

• US GAAP consolidation and SEC reporting experience.
• Professional accounting qualification (CPA/ACCA/CA) or equivalent.
• Experience supervising a finance team in a multinational group.
• IPO/pre-listing experience advantageous.
• Experience in group finance and consolidation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly management reporting, budgeting and FP&A across entities.
• Coordinate group consolidation, financial reporting and audit activities.
• Manage cost accounting and inventory valuation; drive cost improvements.
• Lead finance systems, internal controls and SOX/ICFR readiness; strengthen disclosures.
• Support US listing preparations and liaise with auditors and stakeholders.

Skills

Financial analysis

Leadership

US GAAP knowledge

Management reporting

Auditing expertise

Education

CPA/ACCA/CA (Singapore) or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

About SingAuto

SingAuto is a Singapore-headquartered company specializing in new energy commercial vehicles and intelligent cold-chain transportation solutions, with business operations and development plans across Asia, the Middle East and other international markets.

As the Group progresses towards a proposed US listing and continues to expand its international operations, we are

strengthening our finance function to support the evolving requirements of a growing multinational business and a publicly listed company.

We are seeking a hands-on and commercially minded finance professional to work closely with the CFO in overseeing group financial reporting, consolidation, audit coordination, cost accounting, financial controls and management reporting.

We are open to candidates at different levels of seniority. The final designation and scope of responsibilities will be determined based on the successful candidate's experience, technical capabilities and leadership potential.

Key Responsibilities

1. Management Reporting & Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

• Prepare monthly management accounts and KPI reports, including P&L analysis by entity, product line and vehicle model, unit-level gross margins, cash flow and working capital.
• Analyze financial performance against budgets, forecasts and prior periods, providing meaningful commentary and recommendations to management.
• Lead or support annual budgeting and rolling forecasts, incorporating sales volumes, production capacity, capital expenditure and funding requirements.
• Develop and maintain unit economics and margin analysis for different vehicle models, covering materials, labor, manufacturing overheads, logistics, warranty and after-sales costs.
• Support management and Board reporting, and provide financial analysis for pricing, make-or-buy decisions, capacity planning and other business initiatives.

2. Group Consolidation, Financial Reporting & Audit

• Manage or lead the Group's monthly, quarterly and annual financial closing and consolidation processes across Singapore, Cayman Islands, BVI, UAE and other group entities.
• Coordinate group reporting packages, chart-of-accounts mapping, intercompany reconciliations and consolidation adjustments in accordance with US GAAP.
• Oversee the accounting treatment and elimination of intercompany transactions, including parts and vehicle sales, unrealized profits in inventory, management fees and intercompany loans.
• Handle or coordinate foreign currency translation, functional currency assessments and related accounting matters, including ASC 830.
• Act as the primary day-to-day liaison with external auditors, financial advisers and internal stakeholders, coordinating audit schedules, supporting documentation and financial disclosure requirements.
• Support the Group's proposed US listing and ongoing SEC financial reporting obligations, including Form 20-F, Form 6-K and other applicable filings.
• Establish and improve financial closing procedures, with the aim of achieving a timely and accurate month-end close within approximately 7–10 working days.

3. Cost Accounting & Inventory Management

• Support the development and enhancement of standard costing methodologies for vehicle manufacturing, including bills of materials (BOMs), production routings, labor costs, machine rates and overhead absorption.
• Manage or oversee inventory costing and valuation for raw materials, work-in-progress, finished vehicles, batteries and spare parts.
• Assess inventory provisions for obsolescence, slow-moving items and impairment in accordance with applicable accounting standards and oversee stock takes and inventory reconciliations.
• Perform cost variance analysis covering purchase prices, material usage, labour efficiency and manufacturing overheads.
• Support costing for new vehicle models, product variants and engineering changes, including target costing and cost optimization initiatives.
• Assist with the accounting treatment of R&D expenditure, capitalization of plant and equipment, and warranty provisions, including ASC730 and other applicable accounting guidance.
• Work closely with procurement, production and operations teams to monitor production yields, scrap, rework and key component costs, and identify opportunities for cost improvement.

4. Finance Systems, Internal Controls & Team Management

• Work with the CFO to establish and enhance group financial policies, approval processes and internal control procedures.
• Support the implementation and optimization of ERP finance, costing and inventory modules, and improve automation across reporting, costing and consolidation processes.
• Assist in developing financial reporting internal controls (ICFR) and supporting applicable SOX compliance requirements in preparation for the Group's US listing and subsequent reporting obligations.
• Supervise, guide and develop finance personnel across Singapore and overseas entities, ensuring clear responsibilities, timely deliverables and consistent reporting standards.
• Collaborate effectively with business functions, Legal, HR, external auditors and professional advisers to support day-to-day operations and key corporate initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates with one or more of the following qualifications or experiences will have an advantage:

• Prior experience with a Big Four or other established audit firm, particularly in group audits, cross-border engagements or listed-company audits.
• Professional accounting qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CA (Singapore) or an equivalent recognized qualification.
• Practical experience in US GAAP consolidation, US-listed company financial reporting or SEC filing support.
• Involvement in IPOs, de-SPAC transactions, pre-listing audits, financial restructuring or the establishment of listed-company reporting processes.
• Experience in group finance, regional finance or consolidation within a multinational organization.
• Background in automotive, manufacturing, renewable energy, supply chain or industrial businesses, particularly in cost accounting and inventory management.
• Experience in ERP implementation, finance process improvements, SOX/ICFR readiness or internal control development.
• Experience supervising a small finance team, with the ability to work independently and take ownership in a lean organizational structure.
• Candidates who are available to join at short notice will be favorably considered.

Candidates are not expected to meet every preferred qualification. We place strong emphasis on practical experience, sound technical fundamentals, ownership and adaptability.

The final remuneration package and job designation will be commensurate with the successful candidate's qualifications, relevant experience, capabilities and scope of responsibilities.

Package includes

• Competitive base salary.
• Performance-based bonus, subject to company policy and individual performance.
• Statutory benefits and other applicable employee benefits in accordance with Singapore regulations and company policies.
• Potential participation in the Company's post-listing Employee Share Option Plan (ESOP), subject to eligibility, approval and the terms and conditions of the applicable plan and individual grant documentation.
• Opportunities to contribute to the Group's US listing journey and the development of its post-listing finance and reporting infrastructure.

Career Development

This position reports directly to the CFO and offers the opportunity to play a key role in strengthening the Group's finance function as it transitions towards becoming a US-listed company.

As the business expands, high-performing individuals may be entrusted with broader group finance responsibilities and considered for further career progression, based on performance, capabilities and organizational needs.

We welcome finance professionals who are technically sound, commercially aware and motivated to grow with an internationally expanding business.