Job Description

This role is ideal for a versatile finance professional who is hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in a dynamic industrial or engineering setting. Strong Excel skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities across regional entities are essential.

  1. Lead and manage the full spectrum of finance and accounting functions for the group.
  2. Oversee full sets of accounts, including AP, AR, GL, bank reconciliations, fixed assets, accruals, and provisions.
  3. Prepare and review group consolidation for multiple legal entities across Singapore, Malaysia, and North Asia.
  4. Ensure timely and accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.
  5. Manage financial reporting, including management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
  6. Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of 4 finance staff across the region.
  7. Work closely with internal stakeholders to support operational and commercial finance needs.
  8. Drive improvements in finance processes, reporting accuracy, and internal controls.
  9. Support audits, tax matters, and statutory reporting requirements as needed.
  10. Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to support business decisions.
  11. Handle project accounting matters where applicable, ensuring proper cost tracking and reporting.
  12. Collaborate with regional teams to standardize accounting practices and reporting processes.
  13. Support ad-hoc finance projects and initiatives assigned by management.

Job Requirements

  1. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline; professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CA, or equivalent is preferred.
  2. Minimum 8 years of relevant finance and accounting experience, with strong exposure to full sets of accounts and group consolidation.
  3. Proven experience managing group consolidation for multiple entities, preferably across different countries or business units.
  4. Strong hands-on Excel skills, including financial modelling, reconciliation, and data analysis.
  5. Experience in a PE-backed company or fast-paced, performance-oriented environment will be a strong advantage.
  6. Exposure to project accounting is a plus.
  7. Industry experience in industrial, engineering, manufacturing, or related sectors is highly preferred.
  8. Strong knowledge of accounting standards, financial controls, and statutory reporting requirements.
  9. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across the region.