Assistant Finance Manager
Job Summary
We are seeking a results-driven Assistant Finance Manager to lead core financial accounting and reporting functions. The role involves managing monthly closing cycles, supervising a junior finance team, and ensuring financial compliance across multiple entities. You will also be responsible for streamlining reporting workflows and supporting treasury operations.
Responsibilities
- Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing cycles
- Supervise and mentor junior accounting staff
- Ensure compliance with FRS and statutory tax requirements
- Oversee treasury operations and vendor payments
- Manage external audits and improve internal SOPs
Required Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
- 5+ years of relevant experience (Audit background preferred)
- Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Oracle NetSuite)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Job Details
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
Financial Accounting, Reporting & Closing
- Month-End Leadership: Oversee the full spectrum of the financial account closing process for multiple entities and dentist locations.
- Accuracy & Review: Prepare and deliver timely, accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and analytical reviews.
- Team Management: Supervise and mentor a small team of junior accountants & executives, ensuring quality control over their month-end contributions.
- Balance Sheet Integrity: Manage the reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts, ensuring intercompany balances, bank accounts, and fixed asset registers are cleared and accurate.
- Financial Standards: Ensure all financial statements and records comply with relevant Financial Reporting Standards (FRS) and statutory requirements.
- Tax Compliance: Oversee GST filings and coordinate with tax consultants to ensure accurate corporate tax reporting and compliance.
Treasury & Operational Finance
- Treasury Management: Support all treasury operations, including monitoring cashflows and the preparation of vendor payments.
- Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Partner with operational departments to ensure smooth financial workflows and resolve daily accounting discrepancies.
Audit, Compliance & Process Improvement
- Audit Management: Manage external audit processes for assigned entities. Collaborate closely with the auditor by providing all requested documentation, schedules, and technical analysis.
- SOP & System Optimization: Contribute to the ongoing improvement of financial policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and the automation of manual processes.
- Internal Controls: Ensure internal controls are adhered to mitigate financial risk and ensure data accuracy.
- Ad-hoc Tasks: Execute any other tasks assigned by management.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- 5 years or more of relevant experience; a background in audit is highly preferred.
- Knowledge of Oracle NetSuite or comparable ERP systems is a significant advantage.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
- Meticulous, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Proactive in identifying opportunities for work improvement and operational efficiency.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.