Sole Finance Lead, Singapore — Mandarin Liaison

Adecco Personnel Pte Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational corporation in Singapore is seeking an experienced Country Finance Lead. In this role, you will manage financial operations as the sole finance representative, reporting directly to overseas headquarters. Responsibilities include developing local financial policies, ensuring compliance, and optimizing financial systems. The ideal candidate has over 15 years of finance experience, is fluent in both English and Mandarin, and can work independently in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of finance experience with exposure to finance operations.
• Experience in a Chinese MNC or multinational environment is a plus.
• Strong understanding of local accounting and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the single point of finance contact in Singapore.
• Develop and implement local financial policies and procedures.
• Lead finance system optimization and structural setup for local operations.
• Ensure timely financial reporting and budgeting.
• Act as liaison with Chinese speaking stakeholders.

Skills

Finance operations

System implementation

Process optimization

Financial structuring

Liaising with stakeholders

Fluency in Mandarin

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Professional qualification (CPA, ACCA, CMA)

Job description

A leading multinational corporation in Singapore is seeking an experienced Country Finance Lead. In this role, you will manage financial operations as the sole finance representative, reporting directly to overseas headquarters. Responsibilities include developing local financial policies, ensuring compliance, and optimizing financial systems. The ideal candidate has over 15 years of finance experience, is fluent in both English and Mandarin, and can work independently in a dynamic environment.