Manager, Fixed Assets (1-Year Contract)

PERSOL SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

PERSOL SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced Manager, Fixed Assets to lead a Finance team on a 1-year contract, located in the East of Singapore.

You will oversee end-to-end fixed assets accounting, governance and reporting, drive process improvements and partner with stakeholders to strengthen asset management and controls.

Degree in Accountancy with 5+ years in fixed assets is required; knowledge of SAP and digitalisation tools is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accountancy or equivalent professional qualification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end accounting, tracking and reporting of fixed assets.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and relevant financial reporting standards.
• Maintain accurate and complete fixed asset records.
• Manage fixed asset confirmation exercises with external stakeholders.
• Support year-end closing activities and audit requirements.
• Act as a subject matter expert on fixed assets matters.
• Advise stakeholders on accounting treatment, asset classification and policy requirements.
• Provide recommendations and solutions to operational and accounting-related issues.
• Partner closely with internal and external stakeholders on fixed assets initiatives.
• Review existing processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Lead initiatives to enhance efficiency, controls and reporting accuracy.
• Drive the adoption of digitalisation, automation and AI tools to streamline workflows.
• Develop and maintain governance documentation, guidelines and SOPs.
• Lead and mentor a team of finance professionals.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching and capability development.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Support onboarding and skills development as processes evolve.

Skills

Fixed assets accounting

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Team leadership

Data analysis

Education

Degree in Accountancy

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client, a reputable public sector organisation, is seeking an experienced and driven Manager, Fixed Assets to join their Finance team on a 1-year contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys leading teams, driving process improvements, and partnering stakeholders to ensure effective management and governance of fixed assets.

Key Responsibilities

Fixed Assets Accounting & Management

• Oversee the end-to-end accounting, tracking and reporting of fixed assets.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and relevant financial reporting standards.
• Maintain accurate and complete fixed asset records.
• Manage fixed asset confirmation exercises with external stakeholders.
• Support year-end closing activities and audit requirements.

Stakeholder Advisory & Partnership

• Act as a subject matter expert on fixed assets matters.
• Advise stakeholders on accounting treatment, asset classification and policy requirements.
• Provide recommendations and solutions to operational and accounting-related issues.
• Partner closely with internal and external stakeholders on fixed assets initiatives.

Process Improvement & Digitalisation

• Review existing processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Lead initiatives to enhance efficiency, controls and reporting accuracy.
• Drive the adoption of digitalisation, automation and AI tools to streamline workflows.
• Develop and maintain governance documentation, guidelines and SOPs.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and mentor a team of finance professionals.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching and capability development.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Support onboarding and skills development as processes evolve.

Requirements

• Degree in Accountancy or equivalent professional qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant finance experience.
• Proven experience in fixed assets accounting and management, preferably in the public sector or a large organisation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated experience in process improvement and project implementation.
• Self-motivated, resourceful and able to work independently in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Meticulous with numbers and proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of SAP.
• Experience with AI tools, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), data analytics and visualisation tools.
• Prior experience leading teams and driving transformation initiatives.

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to lead a critical finance function within a large organisation.
• Exposure to large-scale asset management and governance processes.
• Drive impactful digitalisation and process improvement initiatives.
• Work with diverse stakeholders and develop leadership capabilities.

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

Contract Duration

1 Year

Employment Type

Contract

Working location : East (Nearest MRT station : Little India)

Salary : $4500.00 – S$5800.00