Finance Manager (2-Year Contract-Renewal)

Roles & Responsibilities

This position reports to Financial Controller / Managing Director / CEO and to oversees the entire Finance and Invoicing departments.

Job Description

Accounting & Reporting:

• Handles full set of accounts, managing the month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing processes for the Company and the Malaysia subsidiary.
• Oversee the day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial records.
• Prepare all financial and management reports in the area of budget development, revenue forecasting and performance evaluation on a monthly basis.
• Prepare annual financial statements for the Company and the Malaysia subsidiary.
• Conduct regular financial analysis, including variance analysis and cash flow forecasting.
• Assist in the preparation of all financial and management reports, including budget development, revenue forecasting, and performance evaluation on a monthly basis.
• Assist in the preparation of annual financial statements for the Company and related entities.

Tax & Compliance:

• Prepare GST and Income Tax Returns.
• Ensure compliance with Malaysia Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS) and Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS), tax regulations, and other relevant legal requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all tax regulations, including corporate tax, withholding tax, and GST.
• Liaise with tax advisors on transfer pricing matters and manage ongoing transfer pricing compliance.
• Ensure proper documentation of intercompany transactions and maintain records for transfer pricing purposes.
• Manage tax filings and audits.
• Drive the implementation of e-Invoicing for the Malaysia subsidiary, ensuring compliance with the IRBM’s requirements and timelines.
• Develop and implement internal processes and controls related to e-Invoicing.
• Stay up-to-date with changes in accounting standards, tax regulations, and SGX listing rules (if applicable).

Treasury & Cash Management:

• Manage cash flows, including forecasting, optimizing working capital, and ensuring sufficient liquidity.
• Oversee and manage bank accounts and facilities.

Audits:

• Manage both internal and external financial audits of the company and the Malaysia subsidiary.
• Co-ordinate with external auditors and internal auditors and manage the annual audit process.

Policies & Procedures:

• Develops and enhances Company’s policies and workflow procedures and fiscal policy and procedures to ensure compliance with corporate, legal, accounting and operational requirements.

Other Responsibilities:

• Manage the logistics of incoming goods.
• Oversee the training of finance staff on e-Invoicing procedures and best practices.
• Monitor the ongoing performance of the e-Invoicing system and identify areas for improvement.
• Implement and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• To perform ad-hoc duties as assigned by superior.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. Professional accounting certification (e.g. MIA, CPA, ACCA) is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in finance management.
• Good working knowledge of MFRS and/or SFRS, tax regulations, and other relevant legal requirements in Malaysia and in Singapore.
• Proficiency in ERP software and Microsoft Excel.
• Meticulous, with an eye for details
• Good time management.
• A team player who can work with minimal supervision
• 5-day work week.
• Willing to work in Jurong.