Finance & Accounts Manager

FINANCE & ACCOUNTS MANAGER

**Location:**Chennai

Employment Type: Full-Time

Reporting To: General Manager

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Finance & Accounts Manager to oversee the finance, accounting, taxation, audit, treasury, and reporting functions of a Singapore-based company with regional business operations.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring strong financial governance, regulatory compliance, accurate financial reporting, effective cash flow management, and business support to senior management.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Manage the full spectrum of accounting functions including General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, and Inventory Accounting.
• Ensure timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing of accounts.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, financial statements, and variance analysis reports.
• Review accounting entries and ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.

Budgeting & Financial Planning

• Assist management in preparing annual budgets, forecasts, and business plans.
• Monitor actual performance against budgets and provide detailed analysis of variances.
• Support strategic decision-making through financial analysis and business insights.

Cash Flow & Treasury Management

• Monitor daily cash flow and liquidity requirements.
• Prepare rolling cash flow forecasts and funding plans.
• Manage banking relationships and banking facilities.
• Monitor foreign currency exposure and recommend appropriate treasury actions.
• Ensure timely payments to suppliers, employees, statutory authorities, and business partners.

Audit & Internal Controls

• Coordinate and manage annual external audits.
• Liaise with auditors and ensure timely completion of statutory audits.
• Develop and strengthen internal controls, policies, and financial procedures.
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance requirements and internal control frameworks.
• Implement best practices in financial risk management.

Taxation & Regulatory Compliance

• Oversee corporate tax, GST, withholding tax, and other statutory tax matters.
• Coordinate with tax consultants and advisors on compliance matters.
• Ensure timely submission of all statutory returns and regulatory filings.
• Monitor changes in tax laws and accounting regulations and assess business impact.

Management Reporting

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports for senior management.
• Develop dashboards and financial performance indicators.
• Provide profitability analysis by business unit, product category, and market.
• Present financial insights and recommendations to management.

Process Improvement & Systems

• Review and improve accounting and finance processes.
• Support implementation and enhancement of ERP and financial systems.
• Drive automation initiatives to improve reporting efficiency and accuracy.
• Ensure proper documentation of finance processes and controls.

Team Management

• Supervise and guide finance and accounting staff.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide coaching and development.
• Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification is mandatory.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related discipline.
• Additional professional qualifications such as CPA, ACCA, CFA, or equivalent will be advantageous.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience as a Chartered Accountant.
• Experience in accounting, finance, audit, taxation, treasury, and financial reporting.
• Prior experience in managing full finance functions within a medium-to-large organization.
• Experience dealing with external auditors, tax authorities, and financial institutions.
• Experience in regional or multi-entity operations will be an advantage.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS).
• Good understanding of Singapore taxation and GST regulations.
• Strong financial modelling, budgeting, and forecasting skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP/accounting systems.
• Experience with inventory accounting and commercial operations will be advantageous.

Personal Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.
• Proactive, hands-on, and business-oriented mindset.

Compensation

Competitive remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Skills Required
Treasury, Cash Flow Management, Taxation, Financial Accounting, Management Reporting, Finance Planning, Budgeting, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Process Improvement