Finance manager

Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Finance professional to lead and oversee our finance department. The successful candidate will be responsible for financial reporting, compliance, audit management, and process optimization to ensure the company's financial health and regulatory adherence.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Management:

• Lead and manage the finance department, ensuring efficient operations and financial integrity.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and development opportunities for GL accounting staff.

Financial Reporting & Compliance:

• Oversee the annual financial audit process and prepare/review financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with ACRA and IRAS tax filing requirements, audits, and regulatory reporting obligations.
• Serve as the key liaison with external auditors, tax agents, corporate secretaries, and relevant government authorities.

Accounting & Reconciliation:

• Prepare consolidated financial statements for sub-group entities, along with relevant supporting schedules and reports required by the Group.
• Review and prepare supporting schedules, tax provisions, account reconciliations, journal entries, and balance sheet analysis.
• Reconcile and resolve intercompany discrepancies to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and analyze daily sales reports and reconcile transactions with cashless service providers.

Process Improvement & System Integration:

• Lead the integration of General Ledger (GL) shared services, driving process standardization and improvements.
• Ensure adherence to accounting standards, industry best practices, and local regulatory requirements, including process re-engineering and system enhancements.

Collaboration & Government Liaison:

• Collaborate with internal departments and key business stakeholders to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting.
• Liaise with government agencies and complete required statistical surveys.
• Perform other ad-hoc duties as assigned by senior management.

Requirements:

Education & Certification:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or with ACCA, CA, CPA, or equivalent certification.

Experience & Technical Skills:

• Prior experience in an audit firm and/or the F&B industry is preferred.
• Strong technical accounting skills with the ability to identify and resolve financial issues effectively.
• Proven experience in managing full sets of accounts and handling high-volume transactions.
• Highly skilled in implementing organizational systems, procedures, and processes.
• In-depth knowledge of IFRS and financial statement disclosures, gained through experience in a corporate or professional firm environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial analysis tools.

Soft Skills & Competencies:

• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain a high level of attention to detail.
• Strong ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Demonstrates initiative, self-motivation, reliability, and accountability.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Mandarin is required to facilitate communication with both English- and Mandarin-speaking stakeholders, including suppliers and internal teams.

If you are a results-driven finance professional with strong leadership capabilities and a keen eye for detail, we invite you to apply for this opportunity to join a fast growth organization.