Assistant Finance Manager

We are seeking a results-driven Assistant Finance Manager/Senior Accountant to lead our core financial accounting and reporting functions. This role reports directly to the Finance Manager and is primarily responsible for ensuring the integrity of the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing cycles while managing a small team of junior accountants and executives. Your focus will be on maintaining high standards of financial compliance, streamlining reporting workflows, and ensuring accurate financial operations execution across multiple entities.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Financial Accounting, Reporting & Closing

• Month-End Leadership: Oversee the full spectrum of the financial account closing process for multiple entities and dentist locations.

• Accuracy & Review: Prepare and deliver timely, accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and analytical reviews.

• Team Management: Supervise and mentor a small team of junior accountants & executives, ensuring quality control over their month-end contributions.

• Balance Sheet Integrity: Manage the reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts, ensuring intercompany balances, bank accounts, and fixed asset registers are cleared and accurate.

• Financial Standards: Ensure all financial statements and records comply with relevant Financial Reporting Standards (FRS) and statutory requirements.

• Tax Compliance: Oversee GST filings and coordinate with tax consultants to ensure accurate corporate tax reporting and compliance.

Treasury & Operational Finance

• Treasury Management: Support all treasury operations, including monitoring cashflows and the preparation of vendor payments.

• Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Partner with operational departments to ensure smooth financial workflows and resolve daily accounting discrepancies.

Audit, Compliance & Process Improvement

• Audit Management: Manage external audit processes for assigned entities. Collaborate closely with the auditor by providing all requested documentation, schedules, and technical analysis.

• SOP & System Optimization: Contribute to the ongoing improvement of financial policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and the automation of manual processes.

• Internal Controls: Ensure internal controls are adhered to mitigate financial risk and ensure data accuracy.

Ad-hoc Tasks: Execute any other tasks assigned by management.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

• 5 years or more of relevant experience; a background in audit is highly preferred

• Knowledge of Oracle NetSuite or comparable ERP systems is a significant advantage.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.

• Meticulous, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.

• Proactive in identifying opportunities for work improvement and operational efficiency.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with internal and external stakeholders.

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.