Finance Manager - UP TO $5,500 - 1 year contract

PERSOL; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

PERSOL Singapore is seeking a Financial Accounting – GL/FA specialist to manage month-end close, fixed assets accounting and management reporting. You will ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely financial information.

You will refine internal controls, support audits, liaise with stakeholders, and oversee GST filings. Experience with Workday is a plus; independence and meticulousness are essential in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Background in Accountancy or Chartered Accountant with ISCA.
• Preferably at least 3 years of experience in financial accounting.
• Knowledge of internal control frameworks, regulations and policies.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards and GST Act and SB-FRS.
• Meticulous with numbers and a good team player.
• Independent and multitasker in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with Workday is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end and year-end closing, fixed assets accounting and reporting.
• Review and administer quality service standards, finance-related policies and internal controls.
• Assist in internal audits and annual statutory audits.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on financial reporting and audit-related matters.
• Be responsible for fixed assets accounting and depreciation.
• Handle GST return filing and work with tax consultants/IRAS.
• Analyze financial performance, identify anomalies and risks, and provide recommendations.
• Identify areas to leverage technology and develop capabilities for financial analysis.

Skills

Financial accounting

Month-end close

Internal controls

GST compliance

Audit support

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Chartered Accountant (ISCA)

Tools

Workday

Job description

Financial Accounting – GL/FA

Job Responsibilities

• Perform finance and accounting functions, including but not limited to month-end and year-end closing, fixed assets accounting and management reporting.

• Review, formulate and administer quality service standards, finance-related policies, guidelines, internal controls, work procedures, accounting practices and system enhancements that are relevant and compliant with Government IM to ensure accurate and reliable information for reporting.

• Review monthly schedules and audit schedules, and assist in internal audits and annual statutory audits.

• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on financial reporting and audit-related matters.

• Be responsible for the accounting and management of fixed assets to ensure timely and accurate records of capital expenditures, fixed assets and depreciation.

• Handle GST return filing and work with tax consultants/IRAS on tax matters.

• Conduct analysis of financial performance, identify anomalies and potential risks, and provide recommendations for improvement.

• Identify areas to leverage technology and develop capabilities to improve work processes and insights for financial analysis.

Job Requirements

• Background in Accountancy or be registered as a Chartered Accountant with the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants.

• Preferably at least 3 years of experience in financial accounting, with knowledge and application of internal control frameworks, regulations and policies to strengthen governance and control.

• Possess strong knowledge of relevant accounting standards and Acts, e.g. GST Act and SB-FRS.

• Good team player and meticulous with numbers.

• Independent and self-driven, with the ability to multitask in a dynamic and fast-paced environment and perform under pressure and tight timelines.

• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Effective stakeholder management, communication and interpersonal skills to co-create solutions.

• Prior experience in Workday will be an added advantage.