Head of Finance

SEA Hired; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance company in Singapore is looking for a Head of Finance responsible for overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, and risk management. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s in finance and accounting and over 10 years of experience, including 5 years in a management role. This position requires excellent presentation skills and the capability to provide strategic financial insights to the Board. If you are a proactive thinker with a proven track record in financial leadership, this is the role for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in finance.
• 5+ years of management experience.
• Expertise in bank reconciliation, bookkeeping, and cash flow management.

Responsibilities

• Managing the organization's financial reporting and budgets.
• Providing financial assistance to management for decision making.
• Presenting financial statistics to the Board of Directors.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting and forecasting

Risk management

Strategic thinking

Presentation skills

Problem-solving creativity

Education

Master’s in finance and accounting

Tools

Tally

Job description

We are searching for a Head of Finance to lead the company’s finances. The main responsibilities include forecasting financial results, reviewing budgets, all while managing risk.

Responsibilities

• Managing the organization's financial reporting. This comprises all required financial reporting, monthly financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, 5-year financial plans, and budgeting and forecasting.
• Managing and overseeing the financial systems of the organization.
• Providing sound financial assistance and information to management in order for it to make important business decisions.
• Present financial statistics and insights to the Board of Directors.
• Perform risk analysis and management.
• Forecast daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual performance.
• Compare investment opportunities and make recommendations.
  
• Oversee an accounting team.
• Generate cost and profit analysis.
• Create secure processes to ensure data is confidential.
• Organize resources and administer cash flows and transactions.
• Ascertain all accounting endeavors and audits comply with financial laws and rules.
• Make recommendations to reduce costs.
• Relationship management with Investors (where applicable).
• Appraisal and analysis of investments.

Qualifications

• Master’s in finance and accounting
• 10+ years of experience
• 5+ years of management experience
• Familiarity with accounting software such as Tally
• Good forecasting analysis
• Expertise in bank reconciliation, bookkeeping, and cash flow management
• Budgeting and risk management experience
  
• Leadership and management experience
• Self-assured in presenting results to a group
• Skills in strategic thinking, planning, and problem-solving creativity
• Ability to work with higher management to organize, plan, and achieve financial goals for the organization