Assistant Finance Manager (AFM) – FP&A & Banking Relations

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly driven and commercially aware Assistant Finance Manager (AFM) to support the Finance function in Singapore. The role will centrally manage banking relationships, banking infrastructure risk, and financial institution networks across the group.

A key focus of this role is identifying, applying for, and securing government incentives, grants, banking schemes, and financial support programs available in Singapore. The candidate will also support financial closing activities, reporting, and operational finance initiatives while working closely with FP&A and treasury, compliance, operations, and senior management teams.

This role is ideal for someone who is proactive, resourceful, and comfortable driving cross-functional initiatives independently.

Key Responsibilities

Banking & Financial Institution Management

·      Centrally manage and maintain relationships with banks, payment providers, and financial institutions.

·      Coordinate banking documentation, onboarding, reviews, KYC requests, and account maintenance activities.

·      Monitor banking-related operational and financial risks and escalate issues proactively.

·      Support optimization of banking structures, account setups, and banking network efficiencies.

·      Maintain visibility over bank-related incentives, commercial arrangements, and partnership opportunities.

Incentives, Grants & Scheme Management

·      Identify relevant Singapore government grants, tax incentives, fintech schemes, banking incentives, and industry support programs.

·      Work closely with internal stakeholders to assess eligibility and business applicability of available schemes.

·      Prepare and coordinate grant applications, supporting documentation, financial data, and submissions.

·      Liaise with regulators, banks, government agencies, and external consultants where required.

·      Track application statuses, compliance requirements, reporting obligations, and successful fund procurement.

·      Maintain a centralized tracker of available incentives and active applications.

Financial Closing & Finance Operations

·      Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial closing activities.

·      Support reconciliations, accruals, variance analysis, and reporting schedules.

·      Coordinate with accounting teams to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial records.

·      Assist in preparation of management reports and finance presentations.

·      Support process improvement and finance operational efficiency initiatives.

Risk, Controls & Coordination

·      Ensure proper documentation and control standards are maintained for banking and finance activities.

·      Support implementation of finance SOPs and governance processes.

·      Coordinate across treasury, accounts, settlement, compliance, and operations teams on finance-related initiatives.

·      Assist management with strategic finance and operational projects as required.

Requirements

·      Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field.

·      4–7 years of experience in finance, treasury, banking relations, or financial operations.

·      Prior exposure to Singapore grants, fintech incentives, MAS-related schemes, or government support programs is highly preferred.

·      Experience working with banks, payment institutions, fintechs, or financial services environments is advantageous.

·      Strong organizational and stakeholder management skills.

·      High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple ongoing initiatives.

·      Comfortable working in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

·      Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.