Accounts And Finance Assistant Manager

Job Purpose We are seeking a highly motivated, independent, and hands-on Accounts and Finance Assistant Manager to join our team. This role is a strategic hiring milestone for our business. If you are a high-performing Senior Accountant or Assistant Manager looking to step up into a full Finance Manager role within 18 to 24 months , this position offers autonomy, direct visibility to leadership, and structured pathway you need to get there. Note: This position is strictly focused on financial control, budget preparation and monitoring, audit coordination, tax and corporate compliance. Payroll administration and staff claim processing are fully handled by separate personnel/systems. Primary Job Description (Describe the major duties of this position) 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 filing 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 ● Any other duties : Assisting with any other duties as assigned by the Management Position 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 to 6 years of total accounting experience. A baseline configuration of 2–3 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. ● Attributes: Exceptional attention to detail, high ethical standards, and a strong ambition to transition from execution to strategic financial leadership.