The posting
About the role
We are seeking a highly competent and strategic Accounts Manager to oversee the full spectrum of financial accounting, reporting, and treasury functions. This role requires a hands-on leader who can ensure strict compliance with Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS), manage cash flow, drive process improvements, and act as a trusted business partner to senior management on budgeting, tenders, and investment decisions.
Key responsibilities
- 1. Financial Reporting & Accounting · Review monthly management accounts prepared by the team, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely submission in compliance with SFRS and relevant accounting standards. · Analyze monthly Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow statements, and supporting schedules. · Investigate significant variances, unusual transactions, and financial risks, providing actionable recommendations to management. · Oversee month-end and year-end closing procedures, ensuring all deadlines are met. · Manage and review intercompany transactions, balances, and reconciliations. · Maintain robust accounting records, documentation, and audit trails; recommend and implement updates to accounting policies as needed. 2. Cash Flow & Treasury Management · Prepare and monitor short-term and long-term cash flow forecasts to ensure sufficient liquidity for operations. · Monitor daily/weekly bank balances and upcoming payment commitments. · Plan funding requirements and manage loan repayments, interest costs, and existing bank facilities. · Proactively identify potential cash flow shortages and recommend mitigation strategies. · Coordinate with operational departments on payment priorities and cash requirements; monitor utilization of bank guarantees, overdrafts, and trade facilities. 3. Audit, Tax & Statutory Compliance · Coordinate the annual external audit process, ensuring timely submission of audit schedules and supporting documents. · Liaise with auditors on accounting treatment and review audited financial statements. · Oversee corporate tax computations, filings, and payments to ensure statutory deadlines are met. · Manage GST compliance, including reviewing GST calculations and supporting schedules. · Stay abreast of changes in accounting, tax, and statutory regulations, assessing their impact on the Group; follow up on audit findings to implement corrective actions. 4. Budgeting & Financial Analysis · Lead the annual budgeting and financial planning process, challenging departmental assumptions where necessary. · Prepare monthly Budget vs. Actual analysis, identifying key variances in revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, and profitability. · Provide senior management with financial insights to improve profitability and cost efficiency. · Update rolling financial forecasts based on actual performance and changing business conditions. 5. Project Tender & Investment Evaluation · Review financial models for new projects, tenders, and business opportunities. · Assess project profitability, payback periods, IRR, NPV, and other relevant financial indicators. · Review tender pricing, cost assumptions, and financial risks, providing recommendations before submission or approval. · Monitor approved projects against original budgets and financial assumptions. 6. Payment Controls & Internal Governance · Review and approve payment schedules and requests in accordance with the company's delegated authority. · Ensure all payments are properly supported by approved invoices, purchase orders, GRNs, and relevant documentation. · Enforce strict segregation of duties between payment preparation, verification, approval, and release to prevent errors and fraud. · Strengthen internal controls, review bank reconciliations, and investigate significant reconciling items. 7. AR/AP & Working Capital Management · Monitor accounts receivable, collections, and customer/tenant aging reports; escalate significant overdue accounts. · Manage supplier balances, payment terms, and credit limits, aligning payment planning with cash flow. · Review credit control procedures and drive improvements to collection efficiency. · Oversee reconciliations for major customers and suppliers. 8. Process Improvement & System Optimization · Establish, review, and improve departmental SOPs for accounting, billing, payment, and month-end closing. · Identify inefficient processes and implement automation or system improvements to increase productivity and accuracy. · Standardize accounting procedures across business units where appropriate. 9. Team Leadership & Development · Supervise, mentor, and allocate responsibilities effectively within the Accounts team. · Review work completed by Account Executives/Senior Executives to ensure accuracy and deadline adherence. · Provide technical guidance, set clear KPIs, and conduct performance reviews to foster team growth. · Ensure adequate backup arrangements and continuity of critical functions within the department. 10. Strategic Advisory & Corporate Governance · Provide financial analysis and advice to support business decisions, M&A, refinancing, and expansion plans. · Highlight financial risks, control weaknesses, and cost-saving opportunities to management. · Support Board/Management reporting and presentations. · Liaise with external stakeholders including auditors, tax agents, company secretaries, banks, and regulators as required. What you'll bring · Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related field. Professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CA) is highly preferred. · Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in accounting or finance, with at least 5 years in a supervisory or managerial capacity. · Strong proficiency in SFRS, corporate tax, and GST compliance. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP accounting systems (e.g. SAGE, SAP, Xero, NetSuite). · Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. . Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines while acting as a strategic business partner to senior management.
