Assistant Director / Deputy Director of Finance

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced, commercially astute finance leader to head our Group Finance team. Reporting directly to the CEO, this role will oversee group-level financial operations, strategy, compliance, and team leadership across our entities. The successful candidate will drive strong corporate governance, streamline financial processes, and serve as a key strategic partner to executive leadership.

Key Responsibilities

1. Group Financial Oversight & Operations

• Financial Reporting & Consolidation: Review and sign off on monthly, quarterly, and annual multi-entity group consolidations.
• Technical Accounting & Compliance: Set and maintain group accounting policies in accordance with SFRS(I)/IFRS. Provide oversight for statutory filings (ACRA), corporate tax, GST, and transfer pricing compliance.
• Audit & Controls: Direct external and internal audit processes. Design, implement, and maintain robust internal control frameworks and financial policies across the Group.

2. Financial Planning & Business Performance(FP&A)

• Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the annual budgeting, rolling forecast, and long-term financial modeling processes.
• Commercial Partnering: Partner with business heads to analyze segment performance, unit economics, and operational metrics.
• Executive Reporting: Prepare and present comprehensive management reporting packs, board papers, and strategic insights for executive leadership and the Board.

3. Team Leadership & Governance

• Team Management: Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounting department, including direct management of the Senior Finance Manager and broader accounts team.
• Board & Risk Oversight: Act as the primary finance liaison to the Board and Audit Committee, ensuring timely reporting and resolution of risk items.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or equivalent.
• Professional Certification: CA (Singapore), CPA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification.
• Experience: 10+ years of progressive accounting and corporate finance experience, with at least 3–5 years in a managerial or group finance capacity.

• Preferred: Financial control experience within a listed company, or prior involvement in an IPO/RTO process.

• Technical Skills: Deep knowledge of SFRS(I)/IFRS standards, corporate tax regulations, ACRA compliance, and multi-entity group consolidation.

• Leadership & Soft Skills: Strong team management capability, strategic thinking, excellent communication, and the ability to present complex financial data clearly to executive stakeholders.