Finance Operation Manager

Purpose of the role:

As one of the first international law firms to develop a Joint Law Venture in Singapore, Pinsent Masons MPillay LLP has been offering clients high quality, sector-focussed legal advice in the Asia Pacific region since 2010. Operating with a purpose-led strategy, we aim to make business work better for people. With this strategy behind us, you will be part of an inclusive, diverse and considerate firm with many opportunities to get involved in firm wide initiatives across a range of areas including health and wellness, diversity and inclusion, and social.

As the Finance Operation Manager, you will be managing the finance function to ensure the smooth running of the accounting function in Singapore. The key elements of the role will include management of all aspects relating to the financial cycle from billing, credit control, accounts payable, budget and filing of local accounts.

Main duties and responsibilities

Key tasks to include but are not limited to the following:

• Handle day-to-day accounting and finance functions
• Maintain proper accounting records and procedures
• In-charge of Statutory audit, budgeting, cashflow forecast
• In-charge of Clients' accounting, tax filing and Solicitors Accounts Rules compliance
• Assist with billings, WIP Management and Debtor Collections.
• Review monthly bank reconciliation for Singapore Office and Clients accounts
• Review and submit quarterly GST returns
• Lawyer liaison on Aderant and iTimekeep queries.
• Client and matter housekeeping.
• Assist in rolling out firmwide project
• Ad hoc duties are required

Key Skills

• Thorough approach to complying with processes and authorisations
• Proven ability to work within a busy environment and meet frequent deadlines
• IT literate with a knowledge of Aderant and Excel preferred
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Good communication skills (written & oral)

Personal Qualities / Behaviours

• Excellent team player
• Organised and methodical
• Ability to use own initiative
• Good at forming relationships at all levels and departments in the Firm
• Positive and pro-active approach

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (min 3 years) with progressive experience in a professional services firm, ideally legal
• Hands on experience on finance and accounting areas
• Independent, experienced in maintaining full set of books
• Supervising experience
• Good team player and communication skill