Manager, Finance Accounting

We are seeking a Finance Leader to drive ERP migration and optimize financial performance. This role combines ERP transition management with finance oversight, focusing on process alignment, cost control, capital expenditure, cash flow, and balance sheet management. The ideal candidate will enhance reporting and risk management through data analytics and automation, lead financial planning, tax compliance, audits, and team development, and work with cross-functional teams to build a future-ready ERP with minimal disruption to financial operations.

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING

1. Financial Reporting & Month-End Closing:
   Lead month-end closing to ensure accurate, timely reporting, including accruals and CAPEX. Prepare and present management reports with key metrics, variances, and insights.
2. Forecasting, Planning & Budgeting:
   Lead annual forecasting, planning, and budgeting to align with business goals. Work with departments to provide financial insights and meet targets. Partner with the commercial team on business operations and ad-hoc financial projects.
3. Cost Control:
   Monitor operational costs to find savings and ensure budget compliance. Create tools and processes to improve cost control and profitability.
4. Capital Expenditure (Capex) Management:
   Manage capital projects to ensure proper resource allocation and alignment with financial goals. Monitor CAPEX reporting to ensure compliance with policies and financial targets.
5. Cash Flow & Account Receivables Management:
   Forecast and monitor cash flow to ensure liquidity and meet financial obligations. Oversee accounts receivable, ensuring timely payment collection and resolving customer disputes with the Sales Team.
6. Balance Sheet Oversight:
   Ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance of balance sheet components. Support reconciliation and monitoring of key accounts.
7. Tax Compliance & Audit:
   Manage tax tasks like GST submission, withholding tax reporting, and audits. Work with auditors to meet local tax requirements.
8. Risk Management:
   Assess risks in tax, treasury, and financial controls, and develop mitigation plans. Ensure compliance with financial policies and regulations.
9. Reporting Efficiencies & Automation:
   Use data analytics and automation tools like Power BI to improve reporting and visualization.
10. Treasury, Account Payables & Corporate Governance:
    Manage treasury operations, including cash flow, liquidity forecasting, and risk, with shared services. Oversee accounts payable, ensuring timely, accurate processing in line with payment terms, in collaboration with shared services.
11. Project Management & Execution:
    Lead end-to-end ERP migration for finance modules, including planning, data migration, configuration, testing, and implementation. Develop and manage project timelines, milestones, and deliverables in alignment with business goals. Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and implement contingency plans to address any issues.
12. Stakeholder Collaboration:
    Work closely with finance, treasury, account payables, IT, and shared services teams to align ERP functionalities with financial requirements. Facilitate workshops and training sessions to gather insights and understand specific finance needs and user requirements. Communicate project updates, progress, and changes to stakeholders across various levels of the organization.
13. Process Optimization:
    Identify opportunities to streamline finance processes and improve efficiencies within the ERP framework. Establish best practices and guidelines for financial data entry, reporting, and compliance in the new system. Collaborate with account payables and treasury to ensure seamless integration with shared services and consistent workflows.
14. Data Migration & Integrity:
    Lead the migration of financial data, ensuring data accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulatory requirements. Conduct data validation, testing, and reconciliation to verify that all financial data has been migrated accurately.
15. Testing & Training:
    Design and conduct comprehensive system testing, including user acceptance testing, to ensure system readiness. Develop training materials and conduct training sessions for finance users to facilitate a smooth transition to the new ERP.
16. Support & Troubleshooting:
    Provide post-migration support to finance teams, addressing any issues or discrepancies as they arise. Act as the primary point of contact for troubleshooting and resolving ERP-related issues for finance users.
17. People Management & Development:
    Lead and develop the finance and accounting team, providing mentorship, guidance, and performance management. Foster a positive working environment that promotes teamwork, continuous learning, and professional development. Identify training needs and opportunities to enhance the skills of team members. Ensure the team is motivated and aligned with the overall business objectives.
18. Ad-Hoc Projects:
    Lead and support various ad-hoc financial projects assigned from time to time, ensuring timely and successful completion. Collaborate with corporate and shared services teams on performance analytics, profitability tools, and other strategic initiatives.
19. Continuous Improvement:
    Identify and drive process improvements, focusing on efficiency, effectiveness, and automation where possible. Take ownership of ad-hoc financial tasks and initiatives as directed.

ARE YOU THE ONE

1. Professional Qualifications:
   Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field; MBA or professional certification (e.g., CPA, CFA) is a plus. Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial management, cost control, or a similar role, preferably within the FMCG sector.
2. Job Competencies (Skills & Knowledge):
   Good working knowledge of accounting systems, preferably with SAP & Oracle Hyperion Financial Management experience. Proficient in advanced Excel, with strong financial modeling skills, and experience in PowerPoint. Experience with Power BI, Power Query, and Power Automate for data analysis and automation. ERP Migration Experience including planning, execution, and system transition.
3. Professional Experience:
   Strong analytical skills, proficient in Power BI and advanced Excel. Skilled at driving process improvements and automation. Team player with excellent interpersonal skills, able to influence stakeholders at all levels. Proactive, independent, with strong problem-solving skills and adaptability in a dynamic environment. Ability to analyze complex business issues through data. Excellent communication for effective cross-departmental collaboration. Solid understanding of risk management and financial regulations. Strong project management, organizational, and multitasking abilities, with attention to detail. Resourceful, creative, and open to challenges.

WHERE YOU WILL BE WORKING
18 Ah Hood Road #07-51 Hiap Hoe Building At Zhongshan Park, Singapore 329983

WHAT TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT
Permanent Employment

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