Assistant Finance Manager

Job Description

·       Manage and oversee a portfolio of outsourced accounting, finance, tax and corporate secretarial clients.

·       Act as the primary point of contact for assigned clients and build strong, long-term professional relationships.

·       Lead client engagements independently ensuring timely delivery of quality services.

·       Supervise, guide and review the work performed by Account Associates and other finance team members.

·       Allocate work among team members, monitor progress, and ensure engagements are completed within agreed timelines.

·       Review full sets of accounts, management accounts, GST returns, financial statements and other deliverables prepared by the team.

·       Handle complex accounting matters, technical accounting issues, group consolidations and financial reporting engagements.

·       Provide technical guidance to team members on accounting standards, tax, GST and corporate compliance matters.

·       Coordinate with clients, auditors, tax agents, corporate secretarial team and regulatory authorities where necessary.

·       Review and ensure compliance with Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS), GST regulations, Companies Act and other relevant statutory requirements.

·       Monitor engagement budgets, project timelines and resource planning to ensure efficient service delivery.

·       Identify opportunities to improve clients' finance processes, internal controls and operational efficiency.

·       Coach, mentor and develop junior team members through on-the-job guidance and training.

·       Review and improve existing work processes, standard operating procedures and internal controls.

·       Participate in business development initiatives, including identifying opportunities to provide additional professional services to existing clients.

·       Keep abreast of changes in accounting standards, tax legislation and regulatory requirements.

·       Perform any other duties and special projects assigned by the Partner or Director.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance, ACCA, CPA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in outsourced accounting, finance, audit or professional services environment.
• Previous experience supervising or leading a team will be highly advantageous.
• Strong technical knowledge of Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS), GST, Companies Act and corporate compliance requirements.
• Experience in handling full sets of accounts, management reporting, statutory financial statements and group consolidations.
• Experience managing a portfolio of clients independently.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Strong client relationship management and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision while leading a team effectively.
• Strong leadership, coaching and people management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proactive, resourceful, organised and committed to delivering high-quality client service.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and accounting software.
• Familiarity with cloud accounting systems (such as Xero, QuickBooks, AutoCount or similar) will be an advantage.
• External audit experience will be an added advantage.
• Candidates with corporate secretarial or tax exposure will have an added advantage.