Role Overview
The Assistant Finance Manager oversees full spectrum financial activities for Singapore and supports finance management for Japan.
In this role, you will lead financial reporting, FP&A, tax, statutory compliance, audit coordination, and treasury, while partnering closely with regional business leaders to drive growth, profitability, and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
1. Financial Accounting & Reporting
- Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes for Singapore and Japan.
- Ensure accurate, timely preparation of financial statements and management reports in compliance with IFRS/SFRS and local statutory standards.
- Review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, and financial schedules.
2. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) & Business Partnering
- Support annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and strategic planning initiatives.
- Prepare management reporting packages, variance analyses, and key financial metric trackings (revenue, gross margins, cash flow).
- Act as a business partner to country and commercial leads by delivering actionable financial modeling, pricing evaluation, and profitability insights.
3. Tax, Compliance & Company Secretarial
- Manage corporate income tax, GST/VAT, withholding tax, and statutory filings for Singapore and Japan alongside external advisors.
- Coordinate with external corporate secretarial and legal partners to maintain statutory registers, board resolutions, and corporate governance records.
4. Audit, Controls & Treasury Management
- Act as the key liaison for external and internal auditors; establish and maintain robust internal control frameworks.
- Monitor cash flow, working capital, payment runs, banking relationships, and foreign exchange exposure.
5. Team Leadership & Process Improvement
- Mentor and guide junior finance staff and analysts.
- Drive ongoing enhancements in finance workflows, policies, and reporting automation.
Key Deliverables
- Monthly/quarterly financial close and management reporting packages.
- Annual budgets, periodic forecasts, and cash flow projections.
- Timely tax and statutory filings across Singapore & Japan.
- Audit schedules and clean internal control reviews.
Key Requirements & Qualifications
- Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in financial accounting, FP&A, or regional finance management.
- Education & Professional Certifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or equivalent. CA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification is highly preferred.
- Technical Knowledge: Strong command of IFRS/SFRS, statutory tax requirements (Singapore; exposure to Japan tax laws is a plus), and financial modeling.
- Regional/Multinational Exposure: Prior experience handling multi-currency environments or regional oversight (Singapore & Japan/APAC) is strongly preferred.
- Systems: Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Netsuite) and advanced Excel.
- Soft Skills: Excellent analytical capabilities, proactive business partnering skills, clear stakeholder communication, and leadership potential.