Manager, Financial Reporting

far east management (private) limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

far east management (private) limited in Singapore seeks an experienced finance professional to lead end-to-end financial reporting. The role involves ensuring compliance with accounting standards, managing audits, and delivering accurate financial statements across the Group.

Candidates should ideally have over 12 years of relevant experience, a strong accounting foundation, and proven leadership abilities. This position also offers opportunities for broader leadership roles and contributing to departmental development.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in financial and management reporting.
• Strong background in technical accounting.
• Experience in Big 4 audit or similar environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting ensuring compliance with standards.
• Manage monthly closing activities in SAP.
• Oversee audits and deliver financial reports.

Skills

Financial reporting

Audit management

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Education

Degree in Accountancy or equivalent professional qualification

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end financial reporting, ensuring full compliance with applicable accounting standards, statutory requirements, and regulatory frameworks
• Oversee the timely and accurate completion of month-end closing activities within SAP, ensuring integrity of financial data
• Review and consolidate financial statements at entity and Group levels, including balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis with clear explanations of key drivers
• Manage external audit engagements, acting as the primary liaison to ensure efficient and timely completion of statutory audits
• Deliver management and statutory reporting to joint venture partners, government authorities, and other key stakeholders
• Assess and interpret the impact of new and revised accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and complex transactions, ensuring appropriate application and disclosure
• Provide technical accounting expertise and guidance on complex, non-routine transactions and issues
• Strengthen internal controls and continuously enhance finance processes, systems, and reporting frameworks

Requirements

• Degree in Accountancy or equivalent professional qualification
• Minimum 12 years of relevant experience, with strong hands-on exposure to consolidated financial and management reporting
• Prior experience in Big 4 audit or equivalent environment preferred
• Demonstrated ability to lead, review, and deliver high-volume, complex financial reporting outputs with accuracy and discipline
• Proven leadership track record with experience managing, coaching, and developing teams
• Strong technical accounting foundation with sound judgement in applying accounting standards
• Structured, methodical, and detail-oriented, with a disciplined and controls-focused approach
• Effective stakeholder management, communication, and analytical skills
• Motivated to take on broader leadership responsibilities and contribute to the continuous development of the Financial Reporting department