Senior Manager, Statutory Compliance 1

Deloitte SEA; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Deloitte Southeast Asia is seeking a Senior Manager to govern end-to-end statutory compliance, audits, and financial accounting operations for its entities in Singapore. You will lead the regional and local regulatory compliance, drive robust balance sheet governance, and partner with internal finance teams and external auditors.

The ideal candidate has strong technical accounting background, proactive leadership, and a proven record of process optimisation in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline; CPA/ACCA or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
• At least 10 to 12 years of progressive accounting experience, including hands-on involvement in statutory audits and preparation of statutory financial statements.
• Expert knowledge of IFRS/local GAAP and MAS regulations is advantageous.
• High proficiency in MS Excel and ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, MS Dynamics.
• Strong leadership with track record of building high-performing teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with executive alignment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end statutory compliance, audits, and financial accounting operations for legal entities.
• Lead month-end and year-end close governance, sign off statutory financial statements.
• Govern MAS quarterly reporting, bank compliance tests, and government surveys.
• Oversee incentive and tax optimization tracking and compliance.
• Establish and enforce balance sheet governance and internal controls.
• Lead, mentor, and develop finance professionals.
• Partner with regional and local finance leaders to standardise processes and improve close cycles.
• Drive automation and process improvements within statutory reporting and accounting operations.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA/ACCA or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Microsoft Dynamics

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Senior Manager, Statutory Compliance 1

Service Line / Portfolios: Finance Support

Location: Singapore, Singapore, SG

Title: Finance Department (based in Singapore) – Senior Manager, Statutory Compliance

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Work you’ll do

We are seeking a Senior Manager to oversee and govern the end-to-end statutory compliance, statutory audits, and financial accounting operations for our legal entities. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring regional and local regulatory compliance, establishing robust balance sheet governance, and leading strategic partnerships with internal finance teams and external auditors.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a strong technical accounting background, a proactive leadership style, and a proven track record of driving process optimisation in a fast-paced environment. You will lead the month-end and year-end financial close governance, sign off on statutory financial statements, drive compliance with financial regulations, and mentor a team of finance professionals to deliver high-quality, compliant financial reporting.

Job Description

• Statutory Audit Governance: Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the annual statutory audit process regionally/locally. Manage relationships with audit partners, establish audit timelines, resolve complex accounting issues, and serve as the final escalation point for audit queries.
• Financial Statement Review & Sign-off: Oversee the preparation and final review of statutory financial statements and related disclosures, ensuring absolute accuracy and compliance with relevant accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, local GAAP).
• Regulatory Compliance & Reporting: Govern regulatory compliance, including the oversight of MAS quarterly reporting, bank compliance tests, and government statistic surveys.
• Incentive & Tax Optimisation Support: Oversee the financial tracking and compliance of government incentives. Ensure actuals are rigorously prepared and audited against approved targets for active legal entities.
• General Ledger & Balance Sheet Governance: Establish and enforce rigorous balance sheet reconciliation policies and governance standards. Actively review high-risk account movements and ensure internal controls are robust and compliant with company policy and local laws.
• People Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of finance professionals. Foster a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and high performance.
• Business Partnering & Stakeholder Management: Partner closely with regional and local finance leaders (including SEA Finance, PTP, CTC, Treasury, and Controllership) to standardise processes, improve the quality and speed of the financial close, and support business initiatives.
• Process Transformation: Identify and drive automation and process improvement initiatives within statutory reporting and accounting operations to enhance efficiency, reduce manual effort, and strengthen controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline; CPA/ACCA or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
• At least 10 to 12 years of progressive accounting experience, including hands‑on involvement in statutory audits and preparation of statutory financial statements in leading professional services firm (Big 4 background is highly preferred) or a multinational corporation (MNC).
• Expert knowledge of relevant accounting standards (IFRS/local GAAP) and complex statutory reporting environments. Experience navigating MAS regulations is highly advantageous.
• High proficiency in MS Excel and advanced ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar).
• Strong leadership capabilities with a track record of building and managing high-performing teams.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and align with executive leaders and external partners.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, resilience, and the ability to thrive under pressure in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Due to volume of applications, we regret only shortlisted