Assistant Finance Manager

Job Overview

Assist in all accounting functions of the Group including effective day to day accounting operations, financial closing, statutory reporting and variance analysis and transformation.

• Preparation of full sets of accounts including preparation of journal entries, balance sheets, income statements & all other reporting schedules.
• Prepare group consolidation accounts and coordinate with subsidiaries’ finance teams on month-end closing activities
• Prepare group consolidated budgets and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic goals
• Perform and provide the analysis and interpretation of financial results/performance
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, half-yearly and year end closing to meet SGX, statutory and corporate requirements
• Prepare timely insightful management and financial reports, monitor actual performance against budgets and forecasts
• Handle the preparation of Annual Report and other financial/operational reports required for regulatory and board submissions.
• Handle full sets of accounts including preparation of journal entries, Balance Sheets, Income
• Statements & other reporting schedules
• Preparation of year-end tax computations and audited financial statements.
• Liaise with external parties such as auditors, tax agents and regulatory bodies, provide all required schedules, documentation and responses to queries.
• Spearhead finance-related transformation initiative, from planning to execution, with effective change management:

1. Streamline and enhance operational efficiency, statutory compliance, and reporting oversight.
2. Drive change management by collaborating with key internal stakeholders across business units.
3. In depth analysis of financial statements and general ledger to identify, reconcile and simplify intercompany transactions and balances.
4. Establish, document, and maintain finance-related processes, SOPs, protocols, and policies to support governance and internal controls.
5. Possesses a strong business mindset with the ability to align finance transformation initiatives with broader organizational goals and operational needs.

• Assist in various ad hoc finance projects and initiatives.

• Degree in Accountancy or equivalent.
• Minimum 6-8 years of relevant working experience with a few years of Big 4 audit experience.
• Solid hands-on experience in preparing consolidation and full set of accounts, and financial reporting for public listed company.
• Strong working knowledge of accounting principles (FRS), SGX regulations, proficiency in financial & management accounting and taxation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, experience with Microsoft Dynamic 365 Business Central system