Senior Manager, Accounting & Controls

About The Company

We have partnered with one of the leading retail groups in Singapore with a strong presence across multiple store formats islandwide. With a portfolio of well-established brands, the business continues to grow and adapt, serving diverse customer segments though its network of over 50 outlets.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Finance Director, the Senior Manager, Accounting & Control leads the Accounting, Taxation, and Statutory Audit functions to ensure timely, accurate financial reporting, robust governance, and disciplined tax and audit outcomes. This role provides technical leadership and clear direction to in‑house and offshore teams, simplifies end‑to‑end finance processes, and translates complex accounting, tax, and compliance matters into practical guidance for management and stakeholders. Success is measured by reliable close and statutory reporting, good audit results, effective tax compliance, and a high‑performing, future‑ready finance team

This role is based in Tampines North.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership

• Build and lead a lean, high‑performing accounting organisation with emphasis on succession planning, capability building, and leadership pipeline development.
• Promote digital and AI adoption across accounting operations to improve reconciliations, reporting, controls, and compliance workflows.
• Align in‑house and offshore teams through clear roles, shared accountability, standardised processes, and effective operating rhythms.

Accounting & Controls

• Oversee accounting operations across all teams, ensuring strong governance, service quality, timely month‑end/close, and balance sheet integrity.
• Simplify and improve finance processes with the business at the centre, prioritising service, control, efficiency, and measurable outcomes.
• Strengthen financial controls by improving reconciliations, compliance, and process discipline during day‑to‑day operations and operating model changes.

Taxation and Audit

• Manage tax compliance and governance, ensuring timely, accurate filings, proactive tax risk management, and effective relationships with external advisors and authorities.
• Lead statutory audit planning and execution, ensuring readiness, high‑quality schedules, timely resolution of issues, and strong audit outcomes.
• Own statutory financial statements and related reporting to ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and legal requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field; CA, CPA or equivalent preferred
• Minimum 10 years in financial accounting, financial control, tax, or audit with proven team leadership; experience in retail or FMCG preferred.
• Good capability across financial close, statutory reporting, internal controls, tax compliance, audit management, reconciliations, and governance.
• Proven ability to engage auditors, tax advisors, regulators, offshore teams, and senior management effectively.
• Demonstrated experience in systems improvement, process optimisation, and AI‑enabled finance initiatives