Manager - Finance and Accounts

Private Advertiser; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading family office based in Singapore seeks a Manager - Finance and Accounts to oversee investment strategies and ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate must be resourceful, detail-oriented, and possess solid finance expertise, including CA, CPA, or ACCA certification with relevant experience in wealth management. This role provides exceptional opportunities for personal and professional growth while maintaining work-life balance.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Emphasis on work-life balance

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in a SFO or Big 4 audit firm.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Experience in contract review is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee investment strategies, portfolio management, and wealth preservation.
• Prepare financial statements, management reports, and cash flow forecasts.
• Liaise with auditors and tax agents for statutory compliance.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

CA, CPA, or ACCA certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

We are a Single-Family Office (SFO) based in Singapore. Our core operations comprises of:

• Management of Investment in different financial asset classes,

• Safeguarding of assets through Risk Management and Compliance

• Structuring charitable giving and impact investments aligned with family values

We are seeking a highly resourceful, self-motivated, and passionate individual to join our dynamic team in the position of Manager - Finance and Accounts. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to long-term professional growth and a desire to build a lasting association with our organisation. We value initiative, dedication, and the willingness to exceed expectations in pursuit of excellence.

Job Description

This role requires strong financial acumen, discretion, and organizational skills. Typically, candidates having background in finance, business management and law, along with experience in wealth management would be ideal.

The candidate is expected to maintain meticulous attention to detail while ensuring a comprehensive understanding of broader business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Management – Overseeing investment strategies, portfolio management, and wealth preservation.

• Investment Review:Assess investment opportunities by reviewing Private Placement Memorandums (PPMs), factsheets, and subscription documents to ensure alignment with investment objectives and manage subscription formalities.

• Oversight of Accounting Processes:Manage the full accounting cycle with a thorough understanding of I/SFRS, particularly in relation to investment accounting.

• Financial Reporting:Prepare and maintain full sets of accounts, including month-end and year-end closings, financial statements, management reports, investment and financial analysis reports, and cash flow forecasts.

• Strategic Advisory – Providing financial and operational guidance to family members.

• Administrative Support – Handling personal and family administrative tasks, including scheduling and correspondence.

• Confidentiality & Risk Management – Ensuring privacy, cybersecurity, and regulatory adherence.

• Statutory Compliance:Liaise with auditors, tax agents, company secretaries, and relevant authorities to ensure full statutory compliance.

• Tax and Regulatory Filings:Prepare and submit income tax returns, Property Tax, quarterly GST returns, and other regulatory filings.

• Stakeholder Management:Interface with custodians, banks, and fund managers on day-to-day transactions and issues.

• Cash Management:Oversee cash management activities, including the preparation of wire transfers and coordination of fund movements with financial institutions.

• Operational Support:Participate in operational, administrative, and philanthropic initiatives within the Family Office.

• Real Estate Coordination:Liaise with real estate agents, tenants, and contractors to manage tenancies and oversee real estate affairs, including repair and maintenance of private and commercial properties, and arranging viewing appointments.

• Ad-hoc Assignments:Assist with any additional duties related to business operations as required.

Requirements

• Professional Qualification:CA, CPA, or ACCA certification is mandatory.

• Experience:Minimum of 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in a SFO environment and/or a Big 4 audit firm will be an added advantage.

• Technical Skills:Strong quantitative and analytical skills; advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly MS Excel and PowerPoint.

• Communication:Excellent command of written and spoken English; outstanding interpersonal skills and a strong work ethic are essential.

• Personal Attributes:Self-motivated, independent, proactive, able to multitask, results-oriented, meticulous, analytical, and detail-oriented.

• Additional Advantage:Experience in contract review and analysis.

• Eligibility:Singaporeans and Permanent Residents only.

Compensation and Benefits

• Compensation will commensurate with relevant experience and aligned with prevailing industry standards.

• Provide abundant opportunities for professional growth and career progression.

• Our emphasis on work-life balance ensures that you can achieve success while maintaining a healthy lifestyle.