Finance Mgr (18 months fixed term contract) with a renowned Mgt Consulting MNC

The CAP Consulting Group Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced finance professional for a financial accounting role on an 18-month contract. This position involves managing accounting processes across several countries in Southeast Asia, ensuring compliance, and supporting audits. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of relevant experience and strong skills in communication and problem-solving. A competitive compensation package is offered.

Benefits

Work-from-home arrangement (2 days/week)

Completion bonuses (2 months for good performance)

Medical/insurance benefits similar to permanent staff

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of relevant post-qualification experience, preferably with MNCs.
• Hands-on experience with month-end reporting and tax compliance.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly and year-end closing activities across 6 markets.
• Review and ensure timely filing of GST/VAT/SST returns.
• Critically review current processes, suggest improvements.

Skills

Financial accounting

Tax compliance

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

SAP

Workday

Tableau

Job description

Overview

Our client is an international name within the professional service sector based in town. The company offers a WFH arrangement of 2 days per week. This is an 18-month contract role offering a 2 months completion bonus at the end of the first 12 months for a good performer, with an added 1-month bonus if the candidate completes the subsequent 6 months. The medical/insurance benefits extended are similar to those given to the company’s permanent staff.

POSITION SUMMARY

In this 18-month contractual role, we are looking for an experienced professional to drive day-to-day operations and provide leverage to transform our finance processes. Responsibilities will cover 6 countries across SE Asia, touching on all core areas of financial accounting as well as managing/supporting ad hoc projects. The ideal candidate will learn quickly in a fast-paced environment, be comfortable working with various internal and external stakeholders, and integrate into a diverse and experienced finance team to create operational efficiencies.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Financial Accounting & Compliance

  • Support the monthly and year-end closing activities (financial and management aspects) across our 6 markets, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

  • Support year end audits, managing and coordinating audit processes, liaising with external auditors, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

  • Review/reconcile financial and management numbers for accuracy, suggesting course of action if any adjustments are needed.

  • Review and ensure timely and accurate filing of GST/VAT/SST returns, including reconciliation of related accounts.

  • Work with internal/external tax team on tax audits across SE Asia, tax refunds, including preparing supporting documentation, resolving issues/discrepancies from tax office, monitoring progress, and updating leadership.

  • Work with our Vietnam provider on business and compliance matters.

  • Support the team on payroll and mobility related matters.

• Projects and Process Improvements

  • Review permanent establishment for SEA entities, support tax activities (e.g. intercompany transactions, profit remittance, withholding tax requirements, debt to equity loan agreements, MY service tax refund application).

  • Critically review current processes, suggest improvements, and collaboratively implement improvements.

  • Undertake and support ad hoc projects aligned with business needs, working alongside the team to implement changes while managing stakeholders.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in accounting with minimum of 8-10+ years of relevant post-qualification experience gained with MNCs (background in audit & assurance preferred)

• Has hands-on experience handling month end reporting, year-end reporting, tax compliance and audit matters

• Track record of delivering work on-time and zero defect; experience in a multi- geography/currency context preferred

• Excellent English communication skills (Written and verbal), ability to effectively communicate accounting information, policies, and/or procedures

• Added SEA exposure (e.g. Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia) besides Singapore is preferred but this is not a must

• Ability to analyze financial data and think critically

• Strong systems proficiency in Excel to synthesize data

• Ability to understand concepts and data flows while offering opinions and ideas for improvement.

• Ability to learn financial systems and reporting tools (e.g., SAP, Workday, Tableau).

• Meticulous and capable of working multiple projects independently and as a team.

• Flexible and adaptable to change with a passion for results

• An ethical individual that acts with high levels of integrity at all times.

• Able to commit to a 18-month assignment.

• Very team based. Hands-on, detailed, committed, professional with strong stakeholder management skills

• Self-starter who learns fast and has a good work attitude.

• Has strong problem-solving skills.

To apply, please send your CV in Word document to [e-mail]. Please include details on your current salary, expected salary and notice period in your CV.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Posted by:

CAP Consulting (EA license: 14C7175)

Caroline Poh (EA Registration: R1105649)

Date ad is posted - 5 September 2025