Finance Accounting Manager
Job Summary
An international metals and commodities trading company in Singapore is looking for an experienced Finance, Accounting & Administration Manager. The role involves independently managing finance, accounting, statutory HR administration, and general office functions for a lean operation. Ideal candidates should have 8-10 years of relevant hands-on experience in Singapore, preferably within the commodities or trading sector.
Responsibilities
- Handle full set of accounts, financial reports, and tax compliance
- Manage monthly payroll, CPF, and MOM administration
- Identify and manage Singapore government grant applications
- Oversee daily office administration and vendor coordination
Required Skills
- Degree/Diploma in Accounting or Finance (ACCA/CA/CPA preferred)
- 8-10 years of relevant finance and accounting experience in Singapore
- Strong knowledge of Singapore payroll, CPF, and MOM regulations
- Experience in commodities or trading sector is an advantage
Job Details
Key Responsibilities:
Finance & Accounting
- Handle full set of accounts including AP, AR, GL, bank reconciliations and month/year-end closing
- Prepare monthly P&L, balance sheet, cash flow and management reports
- Manage payments, invoicing, banking and cash-flow requirements
- Handle GST and coordinate corporate tax, statutory audit and regulatory filings
- Liaise with auditors, tax agents, banks and corporate secretarial providers
- Support budgeting, forecasting and financial controls
- Support trade finance, LC, banking and trade settlement matters where applicable
Payroll, CPF & MOM Administration
- Manage monthly payroll and CPF contributions accurately and on time
- Handle employee statutory contributions, claims and government submissions
- Prepare and submit required MOM reports, surveys and manpower information
- Support work pass applications, renewals and cancellations where required
- Maintain employee records and ensure compliance with Singapore employment requirements
- Coordinate IR8A and annual employee tax reporting requirements
Government Grants:
- Identify relevant Singapore government grants, incentives and support schemes
- Manage grant applications, supporting documents and submissions
- Track grant status, claims, reimbursements and reporting requirements
- Liaise with relevant government agencies and external advisers
- Maintain proper documentation for grant compliance and audits
Office Administration
- Manage the day-to-day administration of the Singapore office
- Coordinate vendors, insurance, service providers and office requirements
- Support employment contracts, onboarding and offboarding
Requirements
- Degree/Diploma in Accounting, Finance or related discipline; ACCA/CA/CPA would be advantageous
- 8–10 years of relevant hands-on finance and accounting experience in Singapore
- Strong experience handling full set of accounts independently
- Hands-on knowledge of Singapore payroll and CPF submissions
- Familiar with MOM reporting, manpower requirements and employment administration
- Experience managing Singapore government grant applications and claims
- Good knowledge of GST, corporate tax, statutory audit and regulatory requirements
- Experience within commodities, metals, physical trading or an international trading company would be advantageous
- Exposure to trade finance, LC, banking and treasury would be an added advantage
- Comfortable working independently in a small and lean setup with a broad scope of responsibilities
- Strong Excel and accounting system skills
- Detail-oriented, resourceful and able to work with minimal supervision