Finance Manager
Job Summary
We are seeking a structured and hands-on Finance Manager to oversee financial reporting, performance, and board documentation for our Singapore and Dubai entities. You will lead a local team while collaborating with global offices to ensure financial accuracy, compliance, and process improvements. This role is a key operational position requiring strong communication skills and experience in managing finance, payroll, and HR administration.
Responsibilities
- Manage monthly financial reporting and quarterly forecasting.
- Oversee statutory reporting, tax compliance, and audits.
- Prepare board materials and track board resolutions.
- Handle payroll, HR administration, and employee compliance.
Required Skills
- 10+ years of finance and payroll/HR experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting.
- Expertise in financial reporting and tax compliance.
- Strong communication and process improvement skills.
Job Details
Key Responsibilities:
Finance & Reporting
- Monthly financial reporting for Singapore and Dubai entities, including analysis and delivery of accurate and timely figures.
- Lead quarterly forecasting processes and provide structured input to HQ.
- Ensure cost control and overall financial oversight.
- Maintain and further develop cash management, payment procedures and banking relationships.
- Manage audits, statutory reporting, and tax compliance (including GST / IRAS).
- Oversee intercompany transactions and transfer pricing compliance.
- Continuously improving accounting and reporting processes in line with group standards.
Board & Governance
- Prepare high-quality board materials, agendas, and minutes for currently three legal entities.
- Ensure structured follow-up and implementation of board decisions and resolutions.
Payroll & HR Administration
- Perform and manage payroll runs, ensuring compliance with CPF submission requirements and employee tax reporting obligations.
- Support key HR processes such as advertising, onboarding/offboarding and handle work pass administration.
- Maintain employee data, HR systems, and ensure compliance with local requirements.
- Maintain and update staff rules and policies in cooperation with Head office.
- Coordinate insurance schemes and required statutory reporting.
Qualifications
- Around 10 years of relevant and hands-on experience within finance and payroll/HR processes - audit background would be an advantage.
- At least bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting.
- Solid understanding of financial reporting, accounting, compliance, and governance.
- Structured, reliable, analytical and operational, with the ability to execute, prioritize, and collaborate across functions and cultures.
- Strong communications skills and the ability to challenge and to manage multiple responsibilities in a dynamic environment.
- International mindset and experience.
- Proactive mindset with interest in improving processes and leveraging technology and AI.