Assistant / Finance Manager

We’re looking for an Assistant/Manager who is ready to grow with a business, hence comfortable with ambiguity within a fast-growing business where everything isn’t 100% defined all the time. You’re results-driven, motivated and entrepreneurial with a ‘hands-on’ attitude and a strong sense of urgency.

You will support the Chief Financial Officer to oversee all financial aspects of the business and help drive the company’s financial strategy.

You are a reliable professional with broad knowledge to all accounting, financial and business principles. Detailed-oriented and a team player.

Your goal is to guide the company towards profitability and long-term success.

THE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Taking responsibility for the full spectrum of the Finance and Accounting function, including year-end closing, AR/AP management, budgeting and forecasting, FP&A and management reporting, tax and other statutory reporting requirements.
• Working closely with the CFO to drive the company’s financial controls and budget, reporting, planning and analysis, providing related ongoing advice to leadership.
• Support building a strategic structure and cadence for financial planning and reviews.
• Generating business analysis and recommendations for periodic management reviews to bolster business opportunities and improvement projects.
• Support the development of financial and tax strategies, trends and projection plans, managing the company's budgeting processes and cash flows.
• Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports (balance sheet, P&L statements, cash flow updates), annual forecasts, financial planning and analysis, financial statements, corporate tax and GST filing and compliance.
• Liaising with internal and external auditors for audits, GST return, Corporate Tax filing and ACRA registration matters.
• Manage banking relationships and cash management activities.
• Support HR, Talent and Business Operations teams with finance-related matters across a full cycle of payroll processing, including claim submissions and forms (IR8A, IR21, NS and maternity).

THE REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and/or CA/CPA qualified with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience working in an audit/accounting firm, and or professional services experience preferred.
• Familiar with tools including but not limited to Xero finance, Just Login, G-Suite, Excel, etc.
• Strong understanding of SEA tax regulations and knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Hands-on experience with audits, GST return submissions and Corporate Tax filing matters.
• Proven experience working closely with various business function heads, HR, and Compensation & Benefits teams.