Finance & Accounts Manager

Role Purpose

The Finance & Accounts Manager is responsible for the company's entire finance and accounting function, covering day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, cash flow management, budgeting, taxation and statutory compliance. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, the role requires a hands-on professional who can independently manage routine accounting activities while providing timely and accurate financial information, analysis and recommendations to support business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

A. Financial Management, Reporting& Cash Flow

1. Oversee the full spectrum of finance and accounting functions, ensuring accurate financial records, sound financial management and timely financial reporting.
2. Manage monthly, quarterly and year-end financial closing, including the preparation of management accounts, financial statements and group consolidation, where applicable.
3. Monitor cash flow, prepare cash flow projections, manage banking facilities and financing arrangements, and ensure sufficient funds are available to meet business obligations.
4. Analyse financial performance, monitor budgets and variances, identify cost optimisation opportunities, and provide financial insights and recommendations to Management.
5. Lead the preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts to support business planning and management decision-making.

B. Accounting Operations &Financial Controls

1. Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records, including general ledger postings, journal entries, bank reconciliations and other financial transactions.
2. Manage accounts receivable, including customer billing, issuance of Statements of Account, recording of receipts, monitoring of outstanding invoices and follow-up on collections.
3. Manage accounts payable, including verification of supplier invoices and supporting documents, reconciliation of outstanding payments, and timely and accurate payment processing in accordance with approval procedures.
4. Prepare monthly accounts receivable and accounts payable ageing analyses, collection forecasts and relevant provisions.
5. Establish and maintain effective internal controls, financial policies and procedures to ensure accurate record-keeping, proper authorisation of transactions and compliance with company requirements.
6. Monitor project financial performance, including project budgets, costs, profitability, revenue recognition, billing and contract-related financial matters.
7. Maintain inventory reconciliation records, verify and process petty cash claims, and ensure proper documentation of financial transactions.

C. Taxation, Audit & StatutoryCompliance

1. Ensure timely and accurate GST reporting and submissions, including the necessary accounting entries, reconciliations and supporting documentation.
2. Coordinate corporate income tax matters, statutory audits and other applicable regulatory and statutory compliance requirements, liaising with external auditors, tax agents and company secretaries as necessary.

D. Systems, Process Improvement &Other Duties

1. Create project job numbers and job items in the accounting or project system, and maintain accurate and timely system postings.
2. Review and improve accounting systems, financial reporting processes and operational workflows to strengthen efficiency, accuracy and financial control.
3. Undertake other finance-related duties, financial analysis and ad hoc projects as assigned by the Managing Director.

Expectations of the role:

1. The role is a standalone, hands-on position reporting directly to the MD &Finance Director, with no direct reports.
2. Have previously managed a full set of accounts independently in an SME, prepared management accounts and cash flow forecasts, and handled project-based costing or profitability reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• Minimum5 years of relevant accounting and finance experience
• Strong knowledge of Singapore accounting standards, GST, corporate tax, and statutory compliance.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Able to work independently, meet deadlines and communicate effectively with management and external parties.
• Hands-on, responsible and detail-oriented.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting.
• Hands-on experience with ERP or accounting software (e.g. Task Hub) will be an advantage.