Finance Assistant Manager/Manager

Job Summary:

The ideal candidate should have strong experience in E-Commerce, FMCG, or cross-border trading environments, with expertise in multi-currency operations, financial consolidation, and team leadership within a fast-paced global business environment.

How you can change the world:

• Manage and inspire a finance team to oversee end-to-end financial processes, ensuring excellence in payments, collections, and month-end/year-end closing activities.
• Lead the implementation of AI tools and automation to streamline high-volume data reconciliation, expense management, and financial reporting.
• Identify and execute continuous process improvements and enhancements in internal controls, transforming manual workflows into scalable, automated systems.
• Responsible for the reviewing of all reconciliation schedules, journals, payment listings, audit schedules, group reporting package, and management reports prepared by the team.
• Manage complex international tax requirements, including Singapore GST, US Sales Tax, CA GST, and EU VAT reporting, while ensuring compliance with cross-border regulations.
• Build and support the FP&A team to provide data-driven insights for budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.
• Liaise with external auditors, corporate secretary, bankers, and tax consultants when required.
• Work closely with operations and other departments to resolve daily financial hurdles and align finance goals with business growth.
• Assist in new processes and system implementation when required.
• Perform ad-hoc and administrative duties as and when assigned.

We are seeking people who are:

• Degree in Accountancy or CA/CPA qualification with at least 6 years of experience, including 2+ years in a supervisory or managerial capacity.
• Knowledge of XERO accounting system and advanced Excel; bonus points if you have experience deploying AI-driven accounting software or RPA tools.
• Deep experience in E-Commerce, cross-border trade, or FMCG is a must.
• Proven track record in managing financial consolidation for companies with physical inventory across multiple jurisdictions.
• Well-versed in managing multi-currency environments and the complexities of international fund settlements.
• Possess strong problem-solving skills and a "hands-on" approach to leadership—you aren't afraid to dive into the data while keeping the big picture in mind.
• Ability to multi-task and thrive under the pressure of tight deadlines within a fast-paced, global trading environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights for non-finance departments.
• Meticulous attention to detail paired with a high level of integrity and a genuine passion for driving organizational growth.