Role Overview
We’re looking for a driven and hands-on Finance & Accounts Assistant Manager to join our team. In this role, you will take ownership of financial accounting, reporting, and compliance across our Singapore operations and joint venture subsidiaries.
Working closely with the Senior Finance Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring financial integrity, strengthening internal controls, and supporting strategic business decisions in a dynamic, multi-entity environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced setting, enjoys end-to-end finance exposure, and is motivated to contribute to continuous improvement and business growth while collaborating with regional stakeholders.
The successful candidate will manage the full spectrum of finance operations, provide guidance to junior team members, and drive process enhancements. You should bring strong technical expertise, the ability to navigate a multi-entity structure, and effective communication skills, including the ability to prepare financial reports in both English and Chinese.
Key Responsibilities
1. Financial Accounting & Reporting
- Lead full-set accounting for the Singapore entity and assigned subsidiaries
- Drive timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes
- Prepare and review financial reports, including variance analysis and key insights
- Manage group consolidation, including intercompany reconciliations
- Deliver high-quality financial reporting for regional stakeholders (English & Chinese)
2. Accounts Payable & Receivable Oversight
- Oversee AP/AR operations to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timeliness
- Review payments, claims, and invoicing processes
- Monitor cash flow, collections, and aging reports
- Improve working capital through proactive management
3. Compliance & Statutory Matters
- Ensure compliance with SFRS and Singapore regulatory requirements
- Oversee GST filings, tax computations, and submissions
- Liaise with auditors, tax agents, and corporate secretaries
- Lead annual audits and statutory reporting
4. Joint Venture & Subsidiary Management
- Monitor financial performance across joint ventures and subsidiaries
- Consolidate and review financial packs for stakeholders
- Coordinate reporting timelines across entities
- Support communication with Chinese-speaking stakeholders
5. Leadership & Stakeholder Management
- Guide and mentor junior finance team members
- Partner with cross-functional teams to support business decisions
- Collaborate with regional stakeholders on reporting and alignment
6. Process Improvement & Transformation
- Drive process improvements, automation, and system enhancements
- Strengthen internal controls and governance frameworks
- Support ERP and finance transformation initiatives
- Identify opportunities for efficiency and cost optimisation
Requirements
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience, preferably in a multi-entity or group environment
- Experience in a supervisory or review role is an advantage
- Strong knowledge of Singapore GST, tax, and regulatory requirements.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems
- Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Ability to read and write Chinese for reporting and stakeholder communication
- Professional certification (ACCA/CA/CPA) or in progress is highly preferred.
Key Competencies
- Strong financial and analytical acumen
- High attention to detail with a strong sense of ownership
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
- Effective bilingual communication (English & Chinese)
- Passion for continuous improvement and process excellence
