Accounting & Finance Manager - Urgent

Position: Accounting & Finance Manager

Location： Singapore (near Mattar MRT)

Responsibilities:

The Accounting &  Finance Manager will be responsible for overseeing all financial activities and operations of the organization, ensuring financial health, stability, and growth. This includes financial management, planning and reporting, compliance and risk management, and internal controls.

The primary duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

Financial Management, Planning, and Reporting:

• Manage the full spectrum of accounting and finance functions.
• Lead the budget forecast and annual budgeting process to achieve financial objectives and meet deadlines.
• Align management functions and deliverables with business objectives to facilitate value-added decision-making to provide financial guidance and advice to the Management.
• Oversee and prepare management and statutory reporting, taxation, financial planning and analysis, including annual budgeting.
• Supervise financial operations such as accounts payable and receipts, GST reporting, CPF and payroll processing, and handle commission computation for salesmen.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of day-to-day financial transactions including AR billings, collections and AP payments.
• Ensure timely and proper month-end close including preparation of journals/accruals/schedules and clearance of aged items.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly/yearly balance sheet and P&L reporting and analysis.
• Ensure timely review and clearance of aged items in the reconciliations.
• Ensure accurate and timely quarterly GST reporting.
• Ensure compliance with tax and financial reporting policies.
• Provide monthly and yearly management reports to the General Manager.
• Maintain a complete set of books in accordance with Singapore Accounting Standards.
• Ensure compliance of accounting with both internal and statutory reporting requirements.

Governance

• Ensure adherence to group governance, policies, standards, statutory, and legal compliance.
• Maintain the integrity of financial systems in accordance with applicable accounting standards and company policies.
• Address issues raised by internal and external audits and implement measures to ensure compliance.
• Coordinate with external stakeholders, tax agents, and corporate secretary for statutory filing duties.
• Responsible for Corporate Income Tax computation – ECI & Tax Computation and IRAS submission.
• Review/handle BG & LC (Bank Guarantee & Letter of Credit) applications if required.
• Handle government statistics returns.
• Prepare tax schedules for certain GL (General Ledger) accounts.
• Liaise with an insurance agent for annual insurance.
• Stay informed about internal and external changes impacting financial procedures, processes, and legislation.

Stakeholder Management

• Effectively engage and communicate with colleagues, clients, suppliers, regulators, and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform any ad-hoc duties assigned by management.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional financial qualification (e.g., CA(SA), CIMA, CFA)
• Proven working experience as Accounting Manager, Accounting Supervisor, or Finance Manager/Assistant Finance Manager.
• Minimum 3-4 years of accounting/finance experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Experience working on an ERP system.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Knowledge of accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal controls.
• Proven business and management skills.
• Good communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation).
• Strong planning, time management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Strong business Acumens
• Adaptability to changing regulations and best practices.
• Strong organizational skills with effective prioritization.
• Proactive in identifying and implementing process improvements.
• Upholds integrity and honesty.
• People management skills.
• Team player.

Desired Attributes:

• Passion for numbers and figures.
• Upholds professional values and ethics.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to translate results into actionable information.
• Critical thinker and problem-solver.