Job description

Business type
Types of Jobs - Finance / Accounting

Job title
Head of Finance M/F

Contract type
Permanent Contract

Management position
No

Job summary

What is the Opportunity?

The Local Head of Finance of the branch in Singapore will have the following responsibilities:

• Responsible to lead the Accounting, Reporting & Change Team. The responsibility includes owning all Finance Regulatory, Statutory, Head Office and Tax reporting for Singapore entities, act as Subject Matter Expert and Finance Business Partner for key local stakeholders, including Executive Committee (ExCO) members and play a key role in the strategy and management of the Singapore Finance function.

What will you do?

As the Head of Finance,

• you will act as a validator/auditor and local regulator main point of contact
• you will establish and maintain a working relationship with the local Audit firm in charge of Regulatory delivery
• you must possess the required knowledge of internal processes and reporting
• act as Financial control, Tax and Capital monitoring lead. They will also be responsible of the Business plan of the local entity.
• Organize and manage the day to day operations for timely and accurate reporting of various accounting reports, which include but not limited to, Trial balance, ledger, Profit & Loss account, Balance sheet substantiation and attend monthly closing meetings with Head Office. Manage the team to ensure all reporting are in line with CACEIS and statutory requirements, e.g. GL, Balance Sheet substantiation , consolidation packages, local regulatory survey and declaration, and Finance and Tax submissions to home authorities.
• Manage the team to complete the year-end audit and ensure financial statements are accurately completed and submitted in a timely manner.
• Responsible for leading change in accounting system, where applicable, and continuous monitoring and implementation of process improvement to establish the balance between efficiency and key controls.
• Review the financial reports prepared and attend meetings set with various stakeholders for financial presentation.
• Enhance the business partnering capabilities of Singapore Finance in support of country and business strategies and transformation objectives.

Region : Singapore

Working hours : 9:00am-6:00pm

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Supplementary Information

What's in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including performance based bonuses, flexible benefits, and competitive compensation.
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
• A world-class training program in financial services.
• A collaborative dynamic culture where personal initiative and hard work are recognized and rewarded.

Position location

Geographical area
Asia, Singapore

City
Singapore

Remote work
unauthorized

Candidate criteria

Minimal education level
Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent

Academic qualification / Speciality

• Degree in Accounting and Finance will be requiired.
• Professional Accounting Qualification will be added advantage (CPA, ACCA, CIMA, etc.)

Level of minimal experience
6-10 years

Experience

• Extensive experience in financial management, accounting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Proven track record in leading finance teams or projects.
• Experience in financial analysis, reporting, and compliance.
• Familiarity with financial software and ERP systems.
• Exposure to strategic financial planning and decision-making.

Required skills

• Strong project management and change skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communicate.
• People Management experience.
• Attention to detail.

Technical skills required

• Knowledge of MS Office
• Advanced user of Excel
• Knowledge of VBA and SAS are advantages for the position

Languages
English is mandatory, French is an asset.