Finance Manager – Marine Industry

Location: Singapore

Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Finance Manager to join our dynamic team in the marine industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and managing all financial operations for our Singapore entities, ensuring compliance with local regulations and delivering insightful financial analysis to support business decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the full set of accounts for the Singapore entities, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Oversee financial and management accounting functions, including month-end and year-end closing processes within strict deadlines.
• Conduct revenue analysis, providing variance explanations on monthly financial results.
• Handle inventory movement entries and provisions, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting.
• Prepare comprehensive budgets and forecasts, covering sales, profitability, capital expenditures (Capex), working capital, and operating costs.
• Manage audit processes, GST submissions, and corporate tax matters, liaising with external auditors and tax consultants.
• Oversee credit control, receivables management, and cash flow monitoring.
• Lead and organize the annual stock-taking process.
• Design, implement, and review effective internal control systems and financial procedures to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
• Drive ad-hoc projects aimed at improving financial and operational processes across the business.

Requirements:

• A Degree in Accountancy or equivalent, with a strong foundation in Singapore’s finance laws and regulations.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in accounting or auditing, with exposure to the marine industry.
• In-depth knowledge of costing and financial analysis.
• Proficiency in using business system packages and advanced spreadsheet skills.
• Strong analytical abilities, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• Proactive, independent, self-motivated, and action-oriented.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• High integrity and a strong commitment to compliance with regulatory requirements.

If you are a highly motivated finance professional with a passion for the marine industry and a deep understanding of Singapore’s financial regulations, we invite you to apply and join our team in a pivotal role that offers career growth and development opportunities.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply today.

We are looking to hire a finance manager with excellent organizational and analytical skills. Finance managers are expected to be detail-oriented, knowledgeable on statistics, have strong problem-solving skills, and an investigative nature.

To ensure success, finance managers should have a deep commercial awareness, strong numeracy skills, and a keen interest in the growth, efficiency, and profitability of an organization. Top candidates will have outstanding communication and report writing skills with superb technical ability and fantastic negotiation skills.

Finance Managers Responsibilities:

Plan, organize, and execute financial tasks and projects of the organization.

Make estimates of funds required for the short and long-term financial objectives of the organization.

Complete financial reports, lead the month-end closing process and conduct monthly financial forecast.

Develop and implement plans for budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.

Achieve a proper mix of equity and debt to minimize cost and maximize operational profit.

Strategize on fund procurement through banks and other financial institutions.

Prudently make investments on assets that maximize returns.

Provide financial insight and analysis to drive the business performance of the organization.

Manage and monitor metrics, KPI tracking, and reports.

Evaluate the financial performance of the organization and measure returns on investments.

Understand and calculate the risks involved in the financial activities of the organization.

Finance Manager Requirements:

Degree in finance/accounting or related (essential).

International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) accreditation (essential).

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license (essential)

5 years of work experience as a Finance Manager (essential).

Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills.

Meticulous attention to detail with superb organizational skills.

Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Excellent report-writing and communication skills.

Solid proficiency in Microsoft Office, SAP, and other financial planning software.

Tookitaki, a global leader in AI-driven regulatory compliance solutions, is seeking a Finance Manager to streamline financial operations, ensure compliance with international financial standards, and support strategic decision-making. As we scale rapidly across geographies, we need a finance leader to strengthen our financial backbone, manage complexities, and drive operational excellence. This role is pivotal in enabling Tookitaki’s growth while maintaining fiscal discipline and transparency.

Roles & responsibilities:

• Accounting :
  • Full Spectrum Finance Responsibilities: Handle all finance-related tasks independently.
  • Full Set Accounting: Manage bank reconciliation, accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets, cash forecasting, month-end closing, and financial reporting, including group consolidation.
  • Policy Management: Implement and manage policies, transfer pricing mechanisms, time tracking systems, and intercompany invoicing.
  • Cash Flow Forecasting: Prepare cash flow forecasts for the India entity.
  • Tax Responsibilities: Prepare quarterly GST returns, employee tax returns, and address all queries related to the Indian entity.
  • Bank Liaison: Manage banking matters.
  • Consultant Coordination: Work with consultants and service providers on tax (direct and indirect) and statutory law matters (including but not limited to Company Law, PF, FEMA).
  • Statutory Audit Management: Lead and manage the statutory audit process from start to finish, addressing queries and interpreting reporting standards.
  • Payroll and Vendor Payments: Process monthly payroll, expense claims, and vendor payments.
  • Group Consolidation Potential: Possibility to take charge of the entire group consolidation.
• MIS & Analysis Reporting :
  • Financial Performance Reporting: Provide management reports on various aspects of financial performance.
  • Revenue and Cost Analysis: Conduct detailed analysis of revenue and costs to provide insights for informed decision-making.
  • Ad Hoc Duties: Engage in additional tasks beyond accounting to enrich and grow your experience.

Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in financial management.
• Strong understanding of global accounting standards (GAAP/IFRS) and financial regulations.
• Proven experience in managing financial operations in a high-growth, global startup environment.
• Proficiency in financial management tools and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Netsuite, XERO).
• Excel Proficiency: Excellent knowledge of Excel, which is used extensively.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous with strong attention to detail.
• Interpersonal Skills: Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent analytical, leadership, and communication skills.
• Strong ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Introducing Tookitaki

Tookitaki: The Trust Layer for Financial Services

Tookitaki is transforming financial services by building a robust trust layer that focuses on two crucial pillars: preventing fraud to build consumer trust and combating money laundering to secure institutional trust. Our trust layer leverages collaborative intelligence and a federated AI approach, delivering powerful, AI-driven solutions for real-time fraud detection and AML (Anti-Money Laundering) compliance.

How We Build Trust: Our Unique Value Propositions

1. AFC Ecosystem – Community-Driven Financial Crime Protection The Anti-Financial Crime (AFC) Ecosystem is a community-driven platform that continuously updates financial crime patterns with real-time intelligence from industry experts. This enables our clients to stay ahead of the latest money laundering and fraud tactics. Leading digital banks and payment platforms rely on Tookitaki to protect them against evolving financial crime threats. By joining this ecosystem, institutions benefit from the collective intelligence of top industry players, ensuring robust protection.
2. FinCense – End-to-End Compliance Platform Our FinCense platform is a comprehensive compliance solution that covers all aspects of AML and fraud prevention—from name screening and customer due diligence (CDD) to transaction monitoring and fraud detection. This ensures financial institutions not only meet regulatory requirements but also mitigate risks of non-compliance, providing the peace of mind they need as they scale.

Industry Recognition and Global Impact

Tookitaki’s innovative approach has been recognized by some of the leading financial entities in Asia. We have also earned accolades from key industry bodies such as FATF and received prestigious awards like the World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer, Forbes Asia 100 to Watch, and Chartis RiskTech100.

Serving some of the world’s most prominent banks and fintech companies, Tookitaki is continuously redefining the standards of financial crime detection and prevention, creating a safer and more trustworthy financial ecosystem for everyone.

- Represent a top Global Bank

- Portfolio Construction and Portfolio Management

- Update clients on market movements and the economy

- Business Development to onboard mass affluent and high net worth clients

- Attend investment monthly fund house trainings (fully funded by company)

- Relationship Management with existing clients

- Introduction of Wealth Management tools to clients

- Customised career progression (Sales or Management Track)

Training provided

- Monthly investment training by more than 30 Global Asset Managers (JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs, Franklin Templeton, BlackRock etc.)

- In-house training by professional and internal trainers

- Training allowance provided for successful candidates

- Communications training

- Management training

- Structured training to put you on the path of success

Requirements:

- Go Getter

- Excellent communication skills

- Highly motivated individuals who work well in a team

- Local Diploma / Full 'A' Level Cert / Degree

- Candidates with a background in Wealth Management or Sales would have an added advantage

• Invoicing to customers
• Assist on full set of accounts, including accounts receivable/payables, claims
• HR and payroll matters
• GST Reporting
• Payment of withholding tax
• Closing of accounts
• Annual Reporting and Xbrl filing
• Preparation of reports for managment
• System improvement work
• Other Ad-hoc administrative duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Diploma or degree in Accountancy
• Microsoft Office, Xero Accounting and XBRL knowledge
• Team player with proactive style, takes initiative in job and able to work under minimal supervision.
• Meticulous, well organised with good time management

Job Description and Responsibilities

• Build relationships that are helpful for full-time career upon graduation

• Identify new categories for business opportunities through competitive research and market analysis

• Identify trends and customer needs, building a short/medium/long-term sales pipeline in accordance with targets

• Learn financial literacy

• Discover management and career progression opportunities

A Finance Manager oversees the financial management and reporting activities of the company, and is responsible for budget planning as well as supporting executive management team in offering insights and financial advices that will allow them to make the best business decisions for the company.

A Finance Manager job description should include, but not be limited to:

Overseeing and reviewing works done by the finance team

Producing financial reports related to budgets, account payables, account receivables, expenses etc.

Developing long-term business plans based on these reports

Budgeting and forecasting for the business

Liaising with external auditors and tax agents

Looking into strengthening current internal control and process improvement

A degree and several years’ experience in the Finance and Accounting field will be required to succeed in a Finance Manager role. A degree in the following fields will prove particularly advantageous:

Accountancy or Finance

Economics

Mathematics

Business Studies

Management

As well as formal qualifications, a Finance Manager job description should detail the following qualities:

An analytical mind

Negotiation skills and the ability to develop strong working relationships

Commercial and business acumen

Good communication skills – both written and verbal

A keen eye for detail and desire to probe further into data

Ability to stick to time constraints

Accounts Receivable Management

· Managing the AR process, ensuring timely invoicing and accurate customer account management.

· Monitor and follow-up on the outstanding invoices to minimize overdue accounts and ensure cashflow.

· Liaise with clients and internal operators to resolve payment discrepancies and expedite collections in a professional and efficient manner.

· Collaborate with AP team on cashflow projection.

Reporting and Analysis

· Generate weekly AR aging reports

· Update daily cash flow forecasts based on the latest information received from the commercial team, ensuring accuracy and alignment with operational needs.

· Provide actionable insights to management to support decision-making.

Compliance and Process improvement

· Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards and regulations.

· Assist in implementing best practices for AR management, credit control, and risk assessment.

· Identify and execute process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial operations.

Monthly Closing for Affiliated Company

· Manage financial closing process for the affiliated companies with a low transaction volume.

· Ensure accurate recording of transactions, account reconciliations, and preparation of yearly management report

· Collaborate with internal and external teams to meet reporting deadlines and ensure compliance.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Finance Business Partner

• Perform financial planning and analysis work, including providing detailed variance analysis for monthly/quarterly reports, to support decision-making across the organization.
• Prepare cashflow projections, quarterly forecast and annual budget for area of accountability. Review and challenge operational plans by reviewing underlying drivers and assumptions made when preparing quarterly forecasts and annual budget.
• Support the business teams in the evaluation of the potential investment / divestment and business operation considerations during acquisition / divestment process. Liaise with other finance functions to ensure that accounting and tax impacts are appropriately considered.
• Liaise with JV partners on matters arising, such as dividend distributions, shareholder loans, other financial and operational matters, if required.
• Support the Platform Finance Business Partner Lead in the annual review and amendment of the Financial Authorisation Limits.
• Review existing procedures and systems and identify opportunities in process improvement, system enhancement, automation and digitalization.

Consolidation & Reporting

• Assist in segment consolidation and preparation of financial and management reporting of the Segment
• Support the preparation of consolidated financial statements of the Division and other information required for Group reporting
• Liaise with auditors on group level audit issues
• Liaise with Accounts & Operations team for entity level submission and any other reporting

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Requirement:

• Degree / Diploma in Accounting or Business/Finance or equivalent
• Strong accounting knowledge and application of Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (International)
• Displays positive attitude, team player, meticulous and the ability to multi-task and work under tight timelines
• Able to work independently and possess good communication skills
• Proficient in MS Office applications
• Knowledge of SAP S4 and BPC would be advantageous

Responsibilities:

• Manage daily financial transactions (accounts payable, receivable, general ledger).
• Prepare and review financial reports (P&L, balance sheets, cash flow).
• Ensure timely month-end and year-end closings.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, tax laws, and policies.
• Coordinate with auditors for internal and external audits.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation.
• Provide financial support during public holidays and critical periods.
• Collaborate with other departments to align financial processes.
• Handle ad hoc projects or tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in financial operations or accounting.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
• CPA, ACCA certification is a plus.

Additional Requirements:

• Standby during public holidays.
• Willingness to work overtime when needed.

Optimum Solutions (Registration Number: 199700895N) is Singapore's leading Information Technology , Consulting and Professional Services company with Competence in Digital Transformation, Automation, Robotics, Cloud, Big Data, Analytics and Emerging technologies projects. Optimum has been successfully delivering IT projects since 1997 and has been a key IT service provider to clients delivering Software Design, Development, Engineering and IT Transformation Projects.

Role : Finance Analyst- M365, Outlook, Excel, SharePoint

Work Location: Alexandra Road, SG

Technical Skills:

• Have good knowledge and working experience in using M365, a good grasp of Outlook, Excel, SharePoint.
• Advance knowledge/skills of MS Excel formulas and functions is a must.
• Have working experience and advance understanding of SAP system (PEMS) would be a plus.

Requirements and Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Banking & Finance/Business Management or related field.
• Preferably 1+ year relevant experience in a Finance Institution, Audit or Consultancy firm.
• Fresh grads with relevant internship experience in Finance, Audit or Consultancy may apply.

Essential:

• Above average Excel skills (Advance formulas, pivot tables, power query, building of reporting dashboard). Strong in data analysis using excel.
• Possesses strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong Attention to details. Understand the importance of data discipline.
• Willing to learn attitude.
• Able to handle confidential data in a professional manner.
• Good experience in managing/responsible/implementing business process improvement.
• Experienced as a PMO support in Bank Projects will be a plus.

Domain: Banking

• Prepare and manage full set of accounts.
• Prepare timely and accurate financial reports and ensure the books are properly kept in accordance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Manage accurate accounting data maintained in accounting system and provide detailed commentary of variance analysis.
• Prepare and file GST Returns.
• Communicates effectively and executes assigned tasks.
• Assists in ad-hoc projects or duties when necessary.

You will be part of the finance team based in Singapore and report to Associate Finance Director. As a Senior Finance Analyst, you will contribute to the monthly reporting under US GAAP and local statutory reporting.

Job Responsibilities

• Work closely with KL Shared Service Centre for month end closing activities and prepare monthly reporting package
• Engage with KL Shared Service Centre to manage payment process, travel and expenses to ensure queries raised by internal customers and vendors are resolved in timely basis
• Support in liaising with statutory auditors, tax agents and other external parties. Prepare draft financial statements for smaller entities and support ad-hoc financial review with regional team
• Prepare quarterly GST filing
• Responsible for quarterly compliance reporting
• Monthly Balance sheet reconciliation preparation and analysis
• Support in SOX and internal process improvement project
• Other administrative activities

Job Requirements

• Diploma/Degree in Accounting with 2 - 3 years working experience.
• Advanced Excel skills, PeopleSoft experience would be an advantage
• Strong accounting and reporting knowledge
• Time management and deadline/outcome focused
• Customer driven, an excellent communicator and a team player
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills and the ability to multi-tasking
• Wiling to work in dynamic environment.