Manager, Finance

Bain & Company; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm is seeking an experienced finance professional for an 18-month contract in Singapore. This role will oversee financial accounting across six Southeast Asian countries, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in accounting and at least 8-10 years of relevant experience, preferably in audit. Strong communication skills and proficiency in systems like SAP and Excel are essential. This position offers the opportunity to drive process improvements and manage ad-hoc projects.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of relevant post-qualification experience in accounting.
• Background in audit and assurance preferred.
• Excellent English communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly and year-end financial closing activities.
• Manage and coordinate audit processes ensuring compliance.
• Critically review current processes and suggest improvements.

Skills

Accounting

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Process improvement

Excel proficiency

Ad-hoc project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

SAP

Workday

Tableau

Job description

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. To be successful, the individual should be able to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment, comfortable working with various internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will integrate seamlessly into our diverse and experienced finance team, creating 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 refund process, includes 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 (background in audit & assurance preferred).
• 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.
• 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.