Senior Finance Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES - Oversees GL, AR and AP functions for day-to-day operations - Ensures accurate and timely month-end and year-end closing and provides financial reporting for analytical purposes - Maintains compliance with accounting standards, policies and audit requirements - Leads internal and external audit coordination and ensures timely resolution of findings - Strengthen internal controls, process documentation and risk management - Simplifies process with strong control and good governance; and drives automation - Mentors accountants to ensure technical competency and professional development Financial Reporting & Control - Lead and oversee month-end and year-end closing processes across the team - Ensure completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of financial records (including accruals, prepayments, and cut-off) - Review outputs from team members and provide final validation and assurance - Ensure all matters are driven to closure with no outstanding gaps Control, Governance and Audit - Maintain and strengthen internal controls across finance operations - Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and organisational policies - Lead audit processes, including coordination, review of audit schedules, and timely closure of audit queries and findings - Ensure audit adjustments are properly assessed and concluded Finance Operations Management - Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and General Ledger functions - Ensure smooth day-to-day operations and adherence to timelines - Monitor performance, identify gaps, and implement process improvements - Establish and enforce standard operating procedures and discipline Stakeholder Management - Engage internal stakeholders to ensure alignment on financial processes and timelines - Provide guidance and clarity on finance-related matters - Resolve operational issues through effective coordination and communication Team Leadership and People Management - Lead, manage, and develop a team of 8-9 finance staff - Set clear roles, responsibilities, and expectations across the team - Drive accountability, ownership, and performance standards - Coach and develop team members to improve capability and effectiveness - Address performance issues in a timely and structured manner Continuous Improvement - Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, controls, and data quality - Drive process enhancements and system improvements - Build sustainable and scalable finance operations processes QUALIFICATIONS - Degree in Finance/ Accounting OR Professional Qualification (e.g. ACCA) - Either ACCA or CPA Australia or CA Singapore OTHER INFORMATION - Minimum 10 years of relevant experience, with at least 3 to 5 years in a managerial role - Strong experience in financial closing, audit, and finance operations - Technical expertise in financial reporting and internal controls - Strong understanding of regulatory requirements (e.g., IFRS, tax laws) - Ability to collaborate across teams, especially with FP&A, IT, and operations - Detail-oriented with the ability to present clear, concise financial insights to leadership - Proven experience managing a team of at least 5 to 8 staff