Assistant Finance Manager (6 months contract)

Consolidation & New BU Setup

• Lead consolidation for the business unit, including preparing sub‑group consolidation and supporting overall group consolidation with accurate elimination entries.
• Drive the establishment of finance processes for a newly formed BU, including regional reporting standards, operational workflows, and internal control frameworks.
• Set up new finance structures across different markets to ensure alignment as the BU expands.

Financial Reporting

• Oversee monthly closing activities for Singapore entities and ensure timely, accurate reporting.
• Deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports, including performance analysis and variance insights.

Financial Operations

• Manage day‑to‑day HQ finance activities, including accounts payable, bank matters, fixed asset register, and GST/withholding tax submissions.
• Prepare intercompany invoices, monitor balances, and perform reconciliations.
• Develop settlement proposals (e.g., netting, offsetting, cash settlements) and monitor intercompany loan exposures.
• Provide operational finance support to the BU and coordinate with regional and group finance teams.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Support the annual budget cycle and analyse performance against budgeted targets.

Audit & Tax Compliance

• Lead all compliance‑related matters such as statutory audits, corporate tax filings, GST, and withholding tax requirements.
• Liaise with auditors and tax agents to ensure timely and accurate submissions.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with BU operations, HQ finance, and group entities to gather data and ensure seamless reporting processes.

Process & Systems Improvement

• Support ERP implementation projects, including system testing, data migration, and aligning new workflows to BU requirements.
• Strengthen documentation, internal controls, and reporting processes.

External Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the main point of contact for auditors, tax advisors, and other external partners for all matters related to assigned entities and the BU.