Assistant Manager, Financial Reporting

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare consolidated financial statements for the Group and relevant sub-groups.
• Prepare supporting schedules for consolidation, including intercompany eliminations, consolidation adjustments and other schedules required for financial reporting.
• Liaise with subsidiaries finance teams to obtain reporting packages and supporting information and ensure timely submission for Group consolidation.
• Ensure financial reporting is prepared in compliance with applicable accounting standards and internal policies.
• Support the preparation of SGX announcements, interim financial statements, annual reports and other statutory reporting requirements, where applicable.
• Coordinate external audit activities relating to Group reporting, including preparing audit schedules, addressing audit queries and ensuring timely completion of the audit process.
• Monitor changes in accounting standards and assess their impact on the Group, providing practical accounting guidance where required.
• Drive continuous improvements in financial reporting processes, internal controls and reporting systems to enhance efficiency and data quality.
• Support finance-related projects, including system implementation, reporting enhancements and finance transformation initiatives.
• Prepare financial analysis, Board papers and management reports to support senior management's decision-making.
• Perform other ad hoc duties and projects assigned by Management.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in finance/accountancy/Banking, ACCA or equivalent.
• CPA/ CIMA candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in Group Financial Reporting, Consolidation or External Audit.
• Experience in the manufacturing, commodities business would be a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficient bilingual written and verbal communication skills as one needs to manage our English and Chinese-speaking clients and stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, Group Consolidation and statutory financial reporting requirements.
• Experience in preparing SGX financial announcements and annual reports would be an advantage.
• Ability to work independently, think critically and manage multiple deadlines effectively.
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office, especially in Microsoft Excel.
• Familiar with SAP systems would be an advantage.