Senior Finance Executive

Cultivar Staffing & Search; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Singapore is seeking a Senior Finance Executive to lead their finance team. This role involves managing month-end close activities, overseeing daily finance operations, and ensuring compliance with statutory regulations. Candidates should have over 4 years of experience, a degree in Finance or Accounting, and familiarity with ERP systems like SAP. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential. This position offers an opportunity to drive operational improvements in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Over 4 years of experience in accounting and financial reporting.
• Understanding of internal control principles.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly financial close activities including bank reconciliations.
• Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes.
• Assist with statutory reporting and audits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Job description

Our client is seeking a Senior Finance Executive to join their finance team. This role plays a vital part in maintaining accurate financial operations, supporting statutory compliance, and working across departments to deliver timely and reliable financial data.

Key Responsibilities

Month-End Close

• Manage monthly financial close activities including bank reconciliations, forex revaluation, journal postings and balance sheet schedules.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of closing within the N+5 timeline for key entities (SG, EU and US).
• Support the Finance Manager with group consolidation after subsidiary closing.

Daily Finance Operations

• Oversee Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) processes, ensuring timely invoice processing, supplier payments and customer collections for EU and US.
• Prevent backlogs and maintain smooth financial operations.

Data Accuracy & ERP Management

• Maintain accurate financial records within the ERP system by ensuring transactions are error-free, updated promptly and the system is optimized for efficiency.

Compliance & Audits

• Assist with statutory reporting, GST and tax filings as well as audit requirements.
• Ensure timely submissions and strict adherence to internal controls and regulatory standards.

Special Projects

• Partner with the Finance Manager on ad hoc initiatives such as inventory counts, process automation and system enhancements.
• Drive improvements that enhance efficiency and deliver cost savings.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with sales, R&D, operations and other teams to ensure accurate financial data flow.
• Act as the point of contact for resolving discrepancies, addressing finance-related inquiries and providing updates on invoices and payments.
• Identify inefficiencies in finance processes and recommend improvements while implementing best practices to streamline workflows and strengthen operations.

Internal Controls & Policy Adherence

• Enforce company financial policies and procedures consistently.
• Maintain strong internal controls, uphold ethical standards and ensure full compliance in all financial activities.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and basic tax regulations.
• Practical experience using ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite, or other accounting software.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills for data analysis, reporting, and reconciliations.
• Over 4 years of experience in accounting and financial reporting, including full set of General Ledger responsibilities.
• Experience in the manufacturing sector, cross-border operations (particularly EU and US markets), or knowledge of group consolidation is a plus.
• Keen attention to detail and accuracy, especially when managing large volumes of transactions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments both on-site and remotely.
• Proactive problem-solving approach, taking initiative to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment while delivering high-quality work.
• Understanding of internal control principles and commitment to uphold company policies.
• Passion for driving operational improvements, strong analytical problem-solving capabilities, and ability to thrive in a dynamic, scale-up environment.

Interested candidates are invited to send in your Resume in MS Word Format stating your past work experience, reasons for each job move, and your past and expected salary.

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