The posting
Key Responsibilities
Financial & Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure compliance with Singapore Companies Act, Financial Reporting Standards (FRS), and statutory requirements
- Prepare and submit monthly and annual Survey of Manufacturing Activities reports to the Economic Development Board (EDB)
- Manage quarterly Goods and Services Tax (GST) filings, including compliance with the Major Exporter Scheme
- Coordinate annual statutory audits, tax submissions, and liaise with external auditors, tax agents, and government authorities
- Maintain strong governance and internal control frameworks to support regulatory compliance
Financial Planning & Analysis
- Support the Finance Manager in annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning
- Monitor and analyze financial performance, providing timely insights and recommendations to management
- Lead standard costing activities and monitor cost centre expenditures against budget
- Conduct product costing and profitability analysis in collaboration with cross-functional teams
Treasury & Working Capital Management
- Monitor cash flow forecasts and liquidity requirements
- Manage foreign exchange exposure and borrowing costs
- Optimize working capital through effective management of accounts receivable, accounts payable, and inventory
- Review and approve payment vouchers while ensuring adherence to financial controls and company policies
Process Improvement & Digital Transformation
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance finance processes and operational efficiency
- Identify and implement ERP system enhancements, including SAP, Epicor, or other digital solutions
- Strengthen financial controls, policies, and reporting systems
- Explore government grants, Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), and cost-saving opportunities to support business growth
Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management
- Supervise, mentor, and develop finance team members
- Ensure accurate and timely management and financial reporting
- Establish and monitor departmental KPIs and service standards
- Collaborate closely with operations, procurement, sales, and other departments to support business objectives
Key Performance Indicators
- Timely and accurate monthly audit, tax, GST, and statutory submissions.
- Effective management of working capital and cash flow
- Budget adherence and cost control performance
- Successful implementation of process improvement initiatives
- Maximization of available government grants and incentive programs
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
- Professional qualification such as ISCA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent.
- Minimum 8 years of relevant finance and accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing or production environment.
- Strong knowledge of Singapore Companies Act, Financial Reporting Standards (FRS), GST regulations, and statutory compliance requirements.
- Hands-on experience with EDB reporting and GST filings, including Major Exporter Scheme compliance.
- Experience in budgeting, forecasting, treasury management, standard costing, and financial analysis.
- Proficient in ERP systems such as SAP, Epicor, or equivalent.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and perform effectively under pressure.



