Finance Manager

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management

• Manage the full spectrum of finance and accounting functions.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure timely month-end and year-end closing.
• Monitor financial performance and prepare management reports.
• Review and analyse financial results, identifying trends and variances.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Prepare annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Monitor budget performance and recommend corrective actions.
• Conduct financial modelling and scenario analysis.
• Support business planning and investment decisions.

Cash Flow & Treasury

• Manage cash flow planning and liquidity requirements.
• Monitor banking facilities and financing arrangements.
• Review payment schedules and ensure sufficient working capital.
• Maintain relationships with banks and financial institutions.

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS).
• Coordinate annual statutory audits and liaise with external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with IRAS, ACRA, CPF, GST and other statutory requirements.
• Prepare tax schedules and support corporate tax filings.
• Develop and maintain internal controls and financial policies.

Accounts Management

• Oversee Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and General Ledger (GL).
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial transactions.
• Ensure accurate recording of financial information.

Internal Controls & Risk Management

• Establish and improve internal control procedures.
• Identify financial risks and recommend mitigation measures.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and governance requirements.

Business Support

• Provide financial analysis to support strategic initiatives.
• Evaluate project profitability and investment opportunities.
• Support fundraising, due diligence, mergers & acquisitions, where applicable.
• Present financial information to senior management and stakeholders.

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and supervise finance team members.
• Allocate work and monitor team performance.
• Develop finance staff through coaching and training.

Nasdaq IPO Preparation

• Support the Company's Nasdaq IPO readiness and listing preparation.

• Coordinate with investment banks, legal counsel, auditors, consultants and other professional advisors throughout the IPO process.
• Assist in the preparation of registration statements (e.g., Form S-1), financial due diligence materials and other SEC filing documents.
• Ensure compliance with the requirements of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Nasdaq Listing Rules, and applicable U.S. GAAP or IFRS reporting standards.
• Assist in implementing SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) internal controls and corporate governance frameworks to meet public company requirements.
• Coordinate financial audits, PCAOB audit requirements, and responses to regulatory comments.
• Support investor relations activities, roadshow preparations and communications with prospective investors.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely completion of IPO milestones and post-listing compliance.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CA, or equivalent preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 5–8 years of relevant finance and accounting experience.
• At least 2–3 years in a managerial role.
• Experience in Singapore accounting and taxation.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems is an advantage.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of SFRS and Singapore tax regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Xero, QuickBooks, or NetSuite).
• Financial modelling and budgeting skills.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of integrity and attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in fundraising, investor reporting, or corporate finance.
• Experience working in multi-entity or group companies.
• Familiarity with mergers & acquisitions, due diligence, and corporate governance.
• Minimum Degree in Business/Commerce/Finance/Accountancy or ACCA equivalent.
• Fluency in both spoken and written Chinese and English is required. The candidate must be able to speak Mandarin for communication with stakeholders and teams in China.