Job Title: General Manager Finance

Location: Singapore – West

Your New Company

Our client is a well-established multinational organization with a strong presence in the coatings and chemicals industry. With decades of global experience and operations across Asia and beyond, the company is recognized for delivering high-performance coating solutions to a wide range of sectors, including construction, infrastructure, manufacturing, and industrial applications.

Leveraging deep technical expertise and a strong focus on research and development, the organization provides innovative products designed to enhance durability, improve operational safety, and extend the lifecycle of critical assets. The company is known for its commitment to quality, environmental standards, and customer-centric solutions tailored to demanding operating environments, particularly in tropical regions.

Your New Role

Review individual and consolidated financial statements across multiple Asia ‑ Pacific entities; identify risks, ensure accuracy, and escalate critical issues to the Finance Director.
Manage regional financial consolidation processes, including intercompany eliminations, reconciliations, and reporting in accordance with group accounting standards.
Coordinate external audits for multiple jurisdictions, including audit planning, documentation review, and timely resolution of audit findings.
Lead the development of annual budgets for the company, integrating sales forecasts and production plans into comprehensive financial projections
Handle ad ‑ hoc and complex accounting matters (e.g. impairments, provisions, technical accounting assessments) and respond to information requests from HQ.
Review, update, and implement financial policies, approval matrices, and SOPs to strengthen governance and internal control frameworks across the region.
Support internal audits and lead the implementation of remediation and control improvement initiatives.
Conduct monthly, quarterly, and annual performance reviews at both entity and regional consolidated levels.
Oversee inter ‑ company transactions, transfer pricing support, and monitor departmental and regional budgets across multiple countries outside Singapore.
Lead and support the implementation of new finance or ERP systems, including process design, data migration validation, testing, user training, and post ‑ implementation stabilization.
Manage regional working capital, including cash flow planning, securing funding where required, and optimizing surplus cash.
Oversee banking relationships, fund transfers, and cash management policies across multiple Asia ‑ Pacific markets.
Review and verify corporate income tax returns for regional entities and manage responses to tax audits and regulatory inquiries.

Key Qualifications For Success

At least 8 years of relevant finance and accounting experience, including a minimum of 2 years in a supervisory role.
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accountancy, or a related discipline; professional qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, or CA are preferred.
Strong technical knowledge of Singapore taxation, including Corporate Income Tax, GST, withholding tax, and cross ‑ border tax matters.
Good understanding of Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS); exposure to J ‑ SOX or internal control frameworks is an added advantage.
Exposure to treasury activities (e.g. cash flow management, FX awareness, surplus funds, or treasury systems) will be an added benefit.
Independent and self ‑ driven with strong business judgment, analytical, problem ‑ solving, and decision ‑ making skills.
Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with SAP is an advantage.
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Ability to converse in Japanese is a plus for liaising with counterparts in Japan.
Prior experience working in a Japanese organization or Japanese MNC environment will be considered an advantage.

Ready to Take the Next Step

Interested applicants may submit their updated CV by clicking APPLY NOW. All applications will be reviewed and treated in strict confidence.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Bryan Ashwin

JAC Recruitment Pte Ltd

EA License Number: 90C3026

EA Personnel: R24122938

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