Assistant Finance Manager

We are partnering a global leader in the paints and coatings industry to hire a hands-on and well-rounded Assistant Finance Manager. This is a new role created to support growing business demands and will assist the Finance Manager in overseeing day-to-day finance operations, ensuring timely month-end closing, and maintaining high standards of reporting accuracy and compliance. The ideal candidate is independent, proactive, and meticulous, with strong technical capabilities and the ability to manage responsibilities with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Closing & Reporting

• Support and coordinate month-end closing activities to ensure timelines are met
• Prepare and review: Journal entries (eg. accruals, prepayments, adjustments); Trial balance and supporting schedules
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of financial reports
• Perform variance analysis and highlight key movements

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Assist in bi-annual budgeting and periodic forecasting exercises
• Consolidate inputs and validate assumptions
• Analyse budget vs actual performance and highlight variances

Operations Oversight

• Support the Finance Manager in overseeing daily finance operations (AP, GL, etc.)
• Review transactions to ensure accuracy and completeness; compliance with internal policies and controls
• Flag and resolve discrepancies proactively
• Provide guidance to junior staff where required

External Audit & Compliance

• Support external audit process, including preparing audit schedules and supporting documents; liaising directly with external auditors; responding to audit queries in a timely manner
• Ensure accounts are audit-ready throughout the year
• Support implementation and monitoring of internal controls
• Identify and resolve audit findings or control gaps

Process Improvement & Digitalisation

• Identify inefficiencies and drive process improvements
• Support finance transformation and digitalisation initiatives
• Strengthen workflows and reduce manual dependencies

Candidate Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting / Finance or equivalent; ACCA, CPA or CA preferred
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing industry, including strong exposure to external audit (must have hands-on audit experience or prior audit background)
• Strong understanding on internal controls and compliance
• Takes initiative to resolve issues and close gaps
• Well versed in SAP Hana S4 and Microsoft Office – Excel, PowerPoint etc
• Willing to commute to work location at Lok Yang Road (Pioneer)
• Singapore Citizens/PRs only