Assistant Finance Manager

Job Description

· Manage and oversee a portfolio of outsourced accounting, finance, tax and corporate secretarial clients.

· Act as the primary point of contact for assigned clients and build strong, long-term professional relationships.

· Lead client engagements independently ensuring timely delivery of quality services.

· Supervise, guide and review the work performed by Account Associates and other finance team members.

· Allocate work among team members, monitor progress, and ensure engagements are completed within agreed timelines.

· Review full sets of accounts, management accounts, GST returns, financial statements and other deliverables prepared by the team.

· Handle complex accounting matters, technical accounting issues, group consolidations and financial reporting engagements.

· Provide technical guidance to team members on accounting standards, tax, GST and corporate compliance matters.

· Coordinate with clients, auditors, tax agents, corporate secretarial team and regulatory authorities where necessary.

· Review and ensure compliance with Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS), GST regulations, Companies Act and other relevant statutory requirements.

· Monitor engagement budgets, project timelines and resource planning to ensure efficient service delivery.

· Identify opportunities to improve clients' finance processes, internal controls and operational efficiency.

· Coach, mentor and develop junior team members through on-the-job guidance and training.

· Review and improve existing work processes, standard operating procedures and internal controls.

· Participate in business development initiatives, including identifying opportunities to provide additional professional services to existing clients.

· Keep abreast of changes in accounting standards, tax legislation and regulatory requirements.

· Perform any other duties and special projects assigned by the Partner or Director.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance, ACCA, CPA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in outsourced accounting, finance, audit or professional services environment.
• Previous experience supervising or leading a team will be highly advantageous.
• Strong technical knowledge of Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS), GST, Companies Act and corporate compliance requirements.
• Experience in handling full sets of accounts, management reporting, statutory financial statements and group consolidations.
• Experience managing a portfolio of clients independently.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Strong client relationship management and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision while leading a team effectively.
• Strong leadership, coaching and people management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proactive, resourceful, organised and committed to delivering high-quality client service.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and accounting software.
• Familiarity with cloud accounting systems (such as Xero, QuickBooks, AutoCount or similar) will be an advantage.
• External audit experience will be an added advantage.
• Candidates with corporate secretarial or tax exposure will have an added advantage.