Finance / Accounts Manager

About the role

We are seeking a hands-on Finance / Accounts Manager to independently manage the full set of accounts and financial operations. This role has no direct reports — you will be expected to take ownership of accounting, reporting, compliance, and financial planning, while working closely with management to support business growth. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive professional who thrives on independence.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and update financial records and ledgers in compliance with Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS)

• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements

• Handle end-to-end accounts payable and receivable processes

• Ensure timely compliance with tax filings, including Goods and Services Tax (GST) submissions and Corporate Income Tax

• Reconcile accounts, bank statements, and financial data to ensure accuracy

• Assist in internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation

• Prepare and present monthly finance and sales reports to management

• Analyze business P&L, profit margins, and financial forecasts

• Prepare presentations of financial statements and management reports.

• Assist in planning, budgeting, and tracking advertising and promotional expenses.

• Record and monitor FTT and A&P expenses in financial systems.

• Ensure timely reimbursement and claims processing related to FTT and A&P activities.

• Support pricing strategy development in coordination with sales and marketing teams.

• Analyze cost structures and profit margins to recommend appropriate pricing adjustments.

• Maintain pricing databases and ensure consistency across sales channels.

• Prepare reports on pricing performance and profitability analysis.

• Manage and process claims for expenses, reimbursements, and refunds related to business activities.

• Verify supporting documents and compliance with company policies before submitting claims.

• Liaise with vendors, clients, and internal departments for clarifications and approvals.

• Maintain records of all claims and ensure timely settlements.

• Lead Singapore tax compliance, ensuring correct and timely tax calculation, filing, reporting, and payment.

• Ensure statutory requirements are met externally (auditors, regulators) and internally.

• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes, including demand forecasts with commercial teams

• Lead Singapore tax compliance, ensuring correct and timely tax calculation, filing, reporting, and payment

• Monitor and analyze cash flow to ensure sufficient funds for operations.

• Coordinate and manage trade financing and banking facilities.

• Assess and manage credit risk with trade creditors; liaise with trade credit insurers.

About you

• Degree required

• Minimum of 5 years experience in relevant role

• Certified Accountancy

• Sound foundation in finance

• Revenue Growth Management experience

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel

• English fluency in written and spoken

• Able to communicate professionally and effectively

• Work well in a variety of team dynamics

• FMCG experience is an advantage