Role Overview
You will oversee the company's financial operations, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and provide accurate, timely financial reporting. This role will work closely with the Head of Finance to drive strategic financial planning, support decision-making, and ensure operational efficiency.
Financial Reporting & Accounting
- Prepare, review, and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of the general ledger, balance sheet reconciliations, and journal entries.
- Produce management reporting, variance analysis, and actionable insights.
- Maintain fixed asset register and depreciation schedules.
Budgeting, Forecasting & Strategic Planning
- Lead the annual budgeting process, including departmental budget consolidation.
- Develop rolling forecasts, monitor actuals vs budget, and provide variance analysis to the Head of Finance.
- Provide scenario modeling and financial insights to support strategic decisions and investment plans.
Cash Flow & Treasury Management
- Monitor daily cash positions and forecast liquidity needs.
- Manage banking relationships, payments, and collections to ensure smooth operations.
- Optimize working capital on financing requirements.
Compliance & Internal Controls
- Ensure compliance with statutory reporting, taxation (GST, corporate tax), and local accounting regulations.
- Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets.
- Coordinate audits with external auditors and implement audit recommendations.
Process & Systems Management
- Oversee accounting software, streamline workflows across finance functions.
- Automate reporting and improve efficiency in finance operations.
- Develop and document standard operating procedures for the finance team.
Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate with operations, sales, and other departments to provide financial insights and support decision-making.
- Work closely with other departments/teams across Malaysia, Singapore & Vietnam.
M&A & Due Diligence
- Lead financial due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic investments.
- Evaluate target companies through financial analysis, risk assessments, and valuation reviews.
- Coordinate with legal advisors, consultants, and external stakeholders throughout transaction processes.
- Conduct financial modeling, feasibility studies, and investment appraisals to support decision-making.
- Identify synergies, integration risks, and value-creation opportunities.
- Support deal structuring, negotiations, and post-merger integration planning.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and reporting requirements during and after transactions.
Requirements:
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent; CPA/ACCA preferred.
- 5–10 years of finance experience, including 2–5 years in a Controller/Manager role.
- Substantial audit experience gained from a reputable international audit firm (e.g., Big 4 or top-tier global network), with a proven track record of leading full-cycle statutory audits for publicly-listed clients.
- Strong knowledge of accounting standards (FRS/IFRS) and Singapore statutory requirements.
- Hands-on experience with accounting software and Excel/financial modeling.
- High attention to detail and accuracy in reporting.
- Strategic thinker with ability to translate data into actionable insights.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work closely with the Head of Finance and senior management.
