Finance Manager - Singapore

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

Job summary

Zohorecruit is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee day-to-day accounting and financial operations across Singapore entities and overseas. You will ensure accurate records, timely month-end close, financial reporting, tax compliance and payroll-related finance activities in coordination with senior leadership.

You will lead entity-level accounting, month-end reporting, intercompany reconciliations, statutory audits and budgeting, driving process improvements and automation where possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in accounting/finance or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant accounting/finance experience, multi-entity preferred.
• Proficient in financial reporting, month-end closing, reconciliations and AP/AR.
• Knowledge of Singapore tax regimes and statutory compliance a plus.
• Experience with Power BI or similar reporting tools is advantageous.
• Proficient with Excel and ERP/accounting systems; able to automate processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting and financial closing for assigned entities.
• Prepare monthly entity-level financial statements and schedules for group reporting.
• Coordinate tax compliance, statutory reporting and payroll-related finance activities.
• Manage intercompany accounting, reconciliations and working capital management.
• Support audits and budgeting/forecasting with accurate reporting and variance analysis.

Skills

Excel

Power BI

Power Automate

ERP / Accounting Systems

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Accountancy, Finance or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP/Accounting Systems

Job description

Eunos Road 8, Singapore

The Finance Manager – responsible for managing the day-to-day accounting and financial operations of the Group's legal entities, including those operating in Singapore and overseas.

The role is responsible for ensuring accurate accounting records, timely month-end closing, financial reporting, reconciliations, tax and statutory compliance support, and payroll-related finance activities.

The role works closely with the CFO, Financial Controller, Global Revenue Controller, Global Cost Controller and People Operations to ensure entity-level financial information is accurate, complete and submitted in accordance with Group requirements.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Entity Accounting & Financial Closing

Manage day-to-day accounting activities for assigned entities, including general ledger maintenance, journal entries, accruals, prepayments, provisions, reconciliations and month-end and year-end closing.

Prepare monthly entity-level financial statements and supporting schedules, including profit and loss, balance sheet, cash flow and working capital reporting, and provide financial information required for Group reporting and consolidation.

Revenue & Cost Accounting

Work with the Global Revenue Controller and Global Cost Controller to ensure revenue and cost transactions are accurately recorded, reconciled and reported, and investigate discrepancies or outstanding items.

Tax & Statutory Compliance

Support corporate income tax, GST/VAT, withholding tax and other applicable tax and statutory requirements for assigned entities, including preparation of supporting schedules and coordination with external advisers.

Accounts Payable, Receivable & Working Capital

Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, payment processing and working capital management, including monitoring aged balances and resolving outstanding items.

Intercompany Accounting

Perform intercompany reconciliations, resolve differences and maintain appropriate supporting documentation for intercompany and related-party transactions.

Audit & Statutory Reporting

Support statutory audits and financial reporting requirements, including preparation of audit schedules, supporting documentation and coordination with external auditors, tax advisers and service providers.

Budgeting & Financial Analysis

Support entity-level budgeting and forecasting, including preparation of budget-versus-actual reports, variance analysis and financial information required for planning.

Payroll Finance Support

Support payroll-related finance activities across assigned entities, including payroll, bank, general ledger and statutory contribution reconciliations, employee cost schedules and payroll reporting in coordination with People Operations.

Finance Controls & Process Improvement

Ensure compliance with Group finance policies and procedures, maintain appropriate accounting documentation and controls, and support finance process improvements, reporting automation and system enhancement initiatives.

Requirements

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance or a related discipline.
  
• 6 years of relevant accounting or finance experience, preferably within a multi-entity or regional environment.
  
• Good knowledge of accounting, financial reporting, month-end closing, reconciliations, AP/AR and intercompany accounting.
  
• Good working knowledge of Singapore tax requirements and tax concepts.
  
• Experience supporting statutory audits and payroll-related finance activities is an advantage.
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiar with ERP/accounting systems.
  
• Experience with Power BI, Power Automate or other reporting and automation tools is an advantage.
  
• Meticulous, organised and able to manage multiple entities and deadlines independently.