Mission
The Finance Manager is to assist the Finance Director in managing the day–to–day activities of the Finance Department of the Company; monitoring its daily operations and reporting to the Finance Director of any irregularities. This involves improving the systems and services of the Finance Department to ensure operational efficiency.
Responsibilities and Tasks
- Overall, in charge of the Finance Department
- Handle full sets of accounts
- Review/Preparation of consolidated annual financial statements and annual report
- Perform hands-on monthly Company and associated companies' financial reporting per internal/external requirements
- Review/Preparation of consolidated annual Company forecast and budget.
- Responsible for Financial Planning and Reporting for the Company
- Provide effective analysis of monthly Company consolidated results against budget and previous year
- Monitor and analyse current and past trends in financial performance and key performance indicators
- Preparation of treasury–related reports like cash flow projection, FX hedging, and corporate loan reports
- Drive quarterly cashflow projections, rolling forecasts, estimates, and budget preparation
- Assist in the review and preparation of corporate tax and GST matters
- Review of the Company's monthly forecast submission
- Preparation of schedules necessary for audits
- Liaise with auditors on statutory audit matters
- Keep abreast of new technical accounting, reporting, and regulatory matters and update/train finance personnel in business units on new requirements arising therefrom
- Undertake projects on an ad-hoc basis such as system implementation project
- Mentor and guide the finance staff based on industry best practices and department strategies
- Support the Finance Director in any finance, administrative, strategic tasks, or other ad-hoc duties
Required Competencies:
- Professional qualifications: Degree in Accountancy or Finance, ACCA or equivalent
- Technologies: Microsoft Office (Word & Excel) and a working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central ERP Software will be an added advantage
- Possess 5 years of relevant job experience
- Working experience in the motor retail industry will be advantageous
- Supervisory experience in motivating and training staff
- Strong financial competency, analysis, and problem-solving skills
- Proactive, hands-on, resourceful, and with an eye for details and accuracy
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment, be meticulous, and adhere to tight deadlines
- Highly motivated, organised, and independent, team player with a positive attitude
- Possess effective interpersonal and communication skills
