Assistant Finance Manager

Job Description •Responsible for the Group consolidation financial reporting to ensure timely monthly closing and reporting.
•Participate in prepare Annual Budget for Shipping Agency & Logistics BU
•Perform variance analysis / commentary for monthly and year-to-date results comparing to budget and prior year results.
•Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliation and monthly ledger reviews as well as handle month-end closing.
•Analyze and formulate revenue improvement plan together with Finance Manager & Country Manager
•Continuously evaluates group’s financial closing processes.

Develops systems & procedures for improvements.
•To monitor cash flow forecast and perform fund transfer to HQ according to schedule and guidelines.
•Provide support for year-end audit and taxation activities.
•Work with manager and company secretaries to prepare various subgroup Board meetings and resolutions.
•Liaise with Corporate Secretarial in regards of corporate filings and returns are lodged with the ACRA as prescribed by the Companies Act.
•Preparation and submission of quarterly GST reports for Shipping Agency & Logistics BU.
•Provide guidance to Account Executive/Assistant on accounting matters.
•Assist the Finance Manager in restructuring the current Finance Team and re-engineering the current workflow.
• To support any ad-hoc finance matters assigned

•Responsible for the Group consolidation financial reporting to ensure timely monthly closing and reporting.
•Participate in prepare Annual Budget for Shipping Agency & Logistics BU
•Perform variance analysis / commentary for monthly and year-to-date results comparing to budget and prior year results.
•Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliation and monthly ledger reviews as well as handle month-end closing.
•Analyze and formulate revenue improvement plan together with Finance Manager & Country Manager
•Continuously evaluates group’s financial closing processes.

Develops systems & procedures for improvements.
•To monitor cash flow forecast and perform fund transfer to HQ according to schedule and guidelines.
•Provide support for year-end audit and taxation activities.
•Work with manager and company secretaries to prepare various subgroup Board meetings and resolutions.
•Liaise with Corporate Secretarial in regards of corporate filings and returns are lodged with the ACRA as prescribed by the Companies Act.
•Preparation and submission of quarterly GST reports for Shipping Agency & Logistics BU.
•Provide guidance to Account Executive/Assistant on accounting matters.
•Assist the Snr Finance Manager in restructuring the current Finance Team and re-engineering the current workflow.
•Communicate with different counterparts and stakeholders on any issues that may arise.


• To support any ad-hoc matters assigned.

Job Requirement •Degree in Accountancy or Finance, or an equivalent professional accountancy certification is preferred.
•Minimum 3 years’ experience in the accounting/audit field, with at least 2 years of management experience or supervision role
•Experience in cloud-based Finance solutions such as SAP, Oracle or Cargo wise
•Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage stakeholders across various levels.
•Proficient in MS Office (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint)
•Good decision-making, and analytical skills
•Prior shipping background an added advantage