FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING MANAGER

Job Scope / Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the company’s day-to-day accounting and finance operations.
• Prepare and review monthly management accounts, Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet and financial reports.
• Manage Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR), including invoice processing, payments, collections and outstanding accounts.
• Monitor company cash flow, bank balances, receipts, payments and funding requirements.
• Prepare and monitor cash flow forecasts and budgets to support management decision-making.
• Review and verify customer invoices, supplier bills, credit notes, payment claims and supporting documents.
• Manage GST submissions, tax-related matters and statutory compliance in accordance with Singapore requirements.
• Ensure timely submission and payment of CPF, foreign worker levy and other statutory obligations, where applicable.
• Liaise with banks, auditors, tax agents, insurance companies, suppliers and customers on finance-related matters.
• Coordinate year-end audit, tax filing and preparation of financial statements with external auditors/accountants.
• Maintain proper accounting records and ensure transactions are accurately recorded and properly supported.
• Monitor project costs, manpower costs, expenses, purchase orders and project billing.
• Review timesheets, invoices, POs and supporting documents before submission to clients.
• Prepare monthly SOA, payment follow-ups and collection reports and monitor overdue receivables.
• Assist management in financial planning, cost control and business decision-making.
• Develop and maintain appropriate financial controls, approval procedures and accounting processes.
• Supervise and guide finance/accounting staff and allocate daily responsibilities.
• Identify accounting discrepancies, investigate issues and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare financial analysis and management reports as required by management.
• Ensure confidentiality and proper handling of the company’s financial and sensitive information.
• Support management with financial documentation for loans, performance bonds, insurance, tenders and business applications.
• Perform other finance and accounting duties as assigned by management.

Key Skills / Requirements

• Diploma/Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Relevant experience in accounting and finance management, preferably in Singapore.
• Strong knowledge of full-set accounting, AP, AR, GST, cash flow and financial reporting.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including formulas, Pivot Tables and financial analysis.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify accounting errors.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines and handle multiple tasks.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Experience supervising junior accounting/finance staff is an advantage.