Accounts And Finance, Assistant Manager

5 days work week Telok Ayer / Raffles Place MRT Stable and Reputable Company Our client is one of the world's largest container shipping companies, they are seeking high-performing and hands-on Accounts and Finance Assistant Manager to join them. You'll be focusing on financial control, budget preparation and monitoring, audit coordination, tax and corporate compliance. 1. Financial Management & Control (Full Sets) Month-End Closing: Liaising with different stakeholders within the group and taking full ownership of the end-to-end closing process, within the given dateline Check and maintain accurate data into the general ledger. Monitor and checking of profit and loss balance sheet items through preparation of timely monthly schedules. Cash Flow Optimization: Build and maintain rolling 13-week cash flow forecasts to optimize working capital and manage accounts receivable/payable. System Ownership: Continuously review current accounting workflows, driving digital process automation (e.g., cloud accounting integrations) to streamline data entry. Reporting: Preparation and submission of ad-hoc, monthly and quarterly reports needed by management, holding company and minority shareholders 2. Budget Preparation and submission of yearly budget Explanation of budget queries from management and holding company Monitoring of budget vs actual results on a monthly and yearly basis, including detailed explanation of variances 3. Audit Management & Financial Reporting Audit Readiness: Act as the sole point of contact for external auditors; draft statutory financial statements in compliance with Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS). Problem Resolution: Proactively resolve audit queries and compile all required supporting schedules independently. 4. Tax Filing Tax Compliance: Prepare, review, and file quarterly Goods and Services Tax (GST returns directly to IRAS. Tax Filing Prep: Working with tax agents to coordinate corporate tax computations, including the timely filing of Estimated Chargeable Income (ECI) and corporate tax returns (Form C-S). Group taxation issues: Liaising with holding company tax department and tax agent on group taxation issues i.e. TPD 5. Corporate Secretarial & Regulatory Administration (working with Corporate Secretary) ACRA Compliance: Handle corporate compliance obligations independently via BizFile+, including the fi ling of Annual Returns. Statutory Records: Maintain up-to-date statutory registers, including the Register of Registrable Controllers (RORC). Board Governance: Draft board resolutions (e.g., changes to bank mandates, dividend declarations) and compile documentation for the Annual General Meeting (AGM). Preparation of AGM material for management 6. Any Other Duties New company: Involve in setting up of new company, including accounting system, budgeting, manpower cost (FTE), bank account, GST registration etc. if needed QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES: Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related field. Professional Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) Singapore, ISCA, ACCA, or CPA equivalent. Experience: 4 years of total accounting experience. A baseline configuration of 2 years in a mid-tier audit firm followed by 2 years in a commercial role is highly preferred. Compliance Knowledge: Proven, hands-on experience handling ACRA BizFile+ lodgments and navigating IRAS platforms independently. Software Skills: High proficiency in cloud accounting ecosystems (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks) and advanced MS Excel. Why Join? Gain regional and international finance exposure. Work in a stable multinational organisation. Develop expertise in financial reporting, controls, and business partnering. R22107887 | GLADYS CHANG SI MIN