(Senior) Manager, Finance

Overview: We are seeking a hands-on and driven Finance Manager to oversee finance operations, strengthen financial controls, and support business growth through insightful financial analysis and process improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring financial integrity, driving operational efficiency, and partnering with stakeholders across the organization to support strategic objectives. This role is ideal for a finance professional who enjoys balancing operational responsibilities with transformation and continuous improvement projects in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities:Financial Operations & Reporting • Oversee day-to-day finance operations, ensuring accounting records, reconciliations, and financial transactions are processed accurately and on a timely basis. • Review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and payment transactions to ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and company policies. • Lead and coordinate monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial closing activities, including variance analysis, management reporting, and balance sheet reviews. • Prepare and review financial reports and business performance analysis to support management decision-making. Business Partnering • Collaborate closely with business and operational teams to assess financial implications of business activities, resolve issues, and drive operational effectiveness. • Provide financial insights and recommendations to support business initiatives and strategic planning. Governance, Controls & Compliance • Maintain a strong control environment by ensuring adherence to financial governance, regulatory requirements, and internal policies. • Support internal and external audits, regulatory reporting, and compliance reviews by providing accurate and timely financial information. • Identify control gaps and implement improvements to strengthen financial processes and risk management. Process Improvement & Finance Transformation • Drive initiatives to improve finance processes, enhance controls, and increase efficiency through automation and process optimization. • Participate in finance transformation projects, including workflow redesign, system enhancements, data analytics, and automation initiatives. • Leverage technology and digital tools to reduce manual processes and improve reporting capabilities. Team Leadership • Supervise, mentor, and develop finance team members, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning. • Review team deliverables and provide guidance to maintain high standards of accuracy and professionalism. Requirements:Qualifications & Experience • Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related discipline. • Professional qualifications such as CA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent will be an advantage. • Minimum 5-7 years of relevant finance and accounting experience, preferably within financial services, brokerage, banking, fintech, or other regulated industries. • Previous experience in team supervision or people management is preferred. Technical Competencies • Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting standards, internal controls, and financial governance. • Experience managing financial close processes and supporting audits. • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems. • Exposure to automation, data analytics, RPA tools, Power BI, Alteryx, SQL, or similar technologies will be advantageous. Personal Attributes • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities. • Meticulous and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines. • Proactive, self-motivated, and demonstrates strong ownership of responsibilities. • Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills with the ability to engage effectively across all levels of the organization. • Continuous improvement mindset with a passion for driving operational excellence and innovation. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Brought to you by Phillip Nova Pte Ltd (A member of PhillipCapital) #J-18808-Ljbffr