Finance Manager

Job Summary

The Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing the company's financial operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, managing cash flow, and supporting business decision-making. The role requires close collaboration with operations, sales, and management teams to ensure financial discipline and profitability.

Reporting To: Managing Director / General Manager

Team Size: 1–2 finance/admin staff

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Manage the full set of accounts, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, and Fixed Assets.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure timely month-end and year-end closing.
• Monitor financial performance and provide variance analysis against budgets and forecasts.
• Maintain accurate accounting records in compliance with applicable accounting standards.
• Ensure timely statutory reporting (audit, tax, corporate filings).

2. Cash Flow & Treasury Management

• Monitor daily cash flow and liquidity requirements.
• Manage banking relationships, facilities, and transactions.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts and working capital analysis.
• Ensure sufficient funding for operational requirements and vendor payments.

3. Budgeting & Financial Planning

• Lead the annual budgeting process.
• Prepare financial forecasts and business performance reports.
• Analyze revenue, costs, and profitability by customer, trade lane, and business segment.
• Support management in strategic planning and investment decisions.

4. Shipping & Logistics Financial Control

• Monitor freight revenue, carrier costs, port charges, and operational expenses.
• Review shipment profitability and gross profit margins.
• Ensure accurate invoicing, accruals, and cost allocation.
• Support management in pricing analysis and contract evaluations.

5. Credit Control & Accounts Receivable

• Oversee customer credit limits and payment terms.
• Monitor collections and aging reports.
• Work closely with sales and operations teams to reduce overdue accounts and bad debt exposure.

6. Taxation & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with local tax regulations, GST/VAT requirements, and statutory filings.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax agents, and regulatory authorities.
• Manage annual audit processes and statutory reporting requirements.

7. Internal Controls & Risk Management

• Establish and maintain effective internal controls and financial policies.
• Monitor financial risks and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and corporate governance standards.

8. Team Leadership

• Supervise and develop finance and accounting staff.
• Provide guidance and training to ensure efficient finance operations.
• Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• Professional qualification (ACCA, CPA, CIMA, or equivalent) preferred.
• Minimum 5–8 years of finance and accounting experience, preferably in shipping, freight forwarding, logistics, supply chain or maritime industries.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, taxation, budgeting, and cash flow management.
• Proficiency in accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Self-starter, hands-on, able to work with non-finance operations team in a flat structure.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timely monthly financial closing.
• Accuracy of financial reporting.
• Cash flow and working capital management.
• Accounts receivable collection performance.
• Budget adherence and cost control.
• Audit and statutory compliance.
• Profitability analysis and business support effectiveness.

Additional Information

• Working days/Hours: 5 days, 9am-6pm
• Location: Central
• Start Date : 1 July 2026

To apply, please email your updated resume to [email protected]
(Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.)
Sean Ong, Registration No. R24122829
RECRUITCO PTE. LTD., EA License: 25C3218