POSITION SUMMARY
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Finance Manager to oversee the financial operations of our Singapore entity. The incumbent will lead all accounting and financial functions for the company’s Singapore operations. This role is responsible for strategic financial planning, cost control, compliance, and overall business financial performance, while also overseeing other operations such as procurement and legal compliance. The position requires strong leadership and a deep understanding of finance and accounting.
1. Financial Accounting & Month-End Closing
- Prepare and maintain timely and accurate monthly closing for all the group entities
- Review accounting entries to ensure accuracy and compliance with internal policies.
- Monitor and manage inventory stock cards and perform stock adjustments as needed.
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations and support intercompany cash allocations.
- Oversee monthly consolidation of multiple entities, ensuring accurate elimination of intercompany balances, revenues, and costs
2. Financial Reporting & Compliance
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
- Ensure compliance with local FRS and group IFRS/US GAAP requirements, tax regulations and internal policies.
- Prepare insightful financial reports and dashboards to support strategic decisions.
- Implement robust internal controls and governance frameworks.
3. Financial and Management Reporting
- Prepare and review management reports, consolidated financial statements, variance analyses, and financial commentaries.
- Assist with preparation of group-level schedules, disclosures, and reporting packs.
- Assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly performance review decks for senior management and regional/global leadership.
- Compile financial insights, KPIs, trend analysis, and business drivers for inclusion in decks.
- Transform raw data into clear charts, tables, and visuals that effectively communicate key messages.
- Ensure consistency and alignment between system data, management reports, and presentation materials.
- Partner with FP&A, Business Finance, and other teams to enhance storytelling and clarity in performance presentations.
4. Budgeting & Forecasting
- Lead the annual budgeting process and monthly/quarterly forecasting.
- Monitor actual performance against budget and provide variance analysis.
- Support management with financial insights for decision making.
- Perform data validation, mapping checks, and reconciliations to ensure accuracy across entities and reporting cycles
- Liaise with FP&A and business finance teams to resolve data inconsistencies and ensure timely submissions.
- Maintain data integrity, version control, and audit trails within the reporting environment.
5. Cash Flow and Treasury Management
- Manage cash flow to ensure liquidity and optimise working capital.
- Oversee banking relationships and ensure efficient treasury operations.
6. Taxation & Statutory Compliance
- Ensure compliance with all Singapore tax regulations, including GST, WHT, corporate income tax, and customs duties.
- Liaise with external tax consultants and auditors for tax filings and audits.
- Stay updated on regulatory changes impacting business operations.
7. Procurement & Inventory Oversight
- Drive cost-effective procurement strategies and vendor negotiations.
- Maintain strong inventory controls and optimise working capital.
- Oversee import/export compliance and customs documentation.
8. Leadership & Stakeholder Management
- Mentor and develop the Finance Team to ensure high performance and capability development.
- Collaborate with operational teams to provide financial guidance.
- Advise Senior Management on strategic matters such as financial risks, investment analysis, and long-term planning.
- Build strong relationships with banks, auditors, legal advisors, government institutions, and headquarters or regional offices.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA, CA, or CMA preferred.
- 10 years of progressive financial experience
- Strong knowledge of Singapore tax law and compliance.
- ERP experience (Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Oracle)
- Proficiency in MS Office applications and advanced spreadsheet skills for financial modelling and analysis.
- Excellent leadership, analytical and communication skills.
- Fluency in English
HD CULTURE
At HD, team is at the centre of our culture. We aim to attract, develop and retain a diverse team better than ourselves and are evaluated by the quality of our team
Our culture includes leading by example, humility to learn, common sense and taking results personally.
OTHER PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
- Owner’s mentality.
- Hungry can-do mindset.
- Courage to constructively challenge "ingrained convictions", with willingness to listen, learn and adapt.
- Structured and systematic, yet fast-paced and agile.
LOCATION
Johor Bahru, Malaysia