Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team; foster a high-performance culture.
• Oversee day-to-day finance operations: GL, AP, AR, payroll oversight, fixed assets, and cash management.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual statutory reporting in accordance with relevant laws and requirements.
• Prepare consolidated management accounts, variance analysis, and clear commentary for leadership and the Board.
• Lead annual zero-based budgeting and rolling forecasts; partner with division heads for scenario planning and resource allocation.
• Manage and ensure full compliance with stringent internal and external audit requirements; maintain audit readiness year-round.
• Ensure accurate and timely tax compliance (corporate tax, GST), CPF, and other statutory obligations.
• Manage government funding and grants — ensure correct accounting, reporting, and compliance with funding terms and conditions.
• Oversee treasury and working capital management, including cashflow forecasting and bank relationship management.
• Drive finance systems improvements and process automation to enhance reporting, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Lead ad-hoc finance projects and improvement initiatives as required.
  

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; professional qualification preferred (CA, CPA, ACCA, CPA Australia or equivalent).
• 12+ years’ progressive finance experience, with at least 10 years in a senior leadership role (Finance Manager / Head of Finance / Finance Director) in an SME or mid-sized organisation.
• Deep knowledge of Singapore statutory & tax requirements (SFRS, Companies Act, IRAS, GST, CPF rules).
• Proven track record in delivering zero-based budgeting, accurate management reporting, and statutory compliance.
• Experience in managing internal and external audits to stringent standards.
• Strong track record in managing government grants/funding accounting and reporting.
• Familiarity with ERP/finance systems and implementing process improvements.
  

Desired Skills & Competencies:

• Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen and the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communicator - able to influence and present to senior management and non-finance stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and people management skills; builds trust across the business.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
• High integrity, attention to detail, and strong problem-solving capability.