PR/095617 | Senior Finance Manager

Job Title: Senior Finance Manager

Location: Singapore

About the Opportunity

A leading energy and materials conglomerate headquartered in Japan, this organization has a long-standing presence across petroleum refining, automotive lubricants, renewable energy, and resource recycling. It plays a strategic role in advancing energy infrastructure and sustainability initiatives throughout Asia. The Singapore office serves as a key regional hub, focusing on lubricant distribution, technical support, and energy trading, while partnering with industrial and automotive clients to deliver tailored solutions and market insights.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and lead a finance team of 6 members, focusing on personnel development, performance evaluation, task allocation, and progress monitoring.

• Foster collaboration and engagement within the team environment.

• Support the recruitment and onboarding of two additional team members in the near future.

• Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance of daily financial transactions.

• Supervise the quality of monthly, quarterly, and annual closings, financial reporting, and statutory audits.

• Streamline financial processes to handle increasing transaction volumes efficiently.

• Oversee corporate income tax and GST matters, ensuring compliance with BEPS 2.0 reporting obligations.

• Review and update transfer pricing documentation in line with evolving business models.

• Evaluate and apply relevant tax incentives under Singapore tax regulations.

• Organize budget planning activities, conduct variance analysis, and prepare performance reports.

• Provide financial insights and support to the business, particularly the core trading operations.

• Deliver regular financial reports and analysis to senior management.

Qualifications:

• At least five years of relevant experience in accounting and finance.

• A minimum of three years in a team leadership role, preferably managing three or more team members.

• Prior exposure to the energy sector or experience working in a Japanese company is beneficial but not essential.

• Strong expertise in cash management, financial reporting, taxation, and management accounting.

• Demonstrated ability to lead proactively, solve problems effectively, and drive process improvements.

• High standards of professionalism, integrity, and accountability.

• Must be a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.

• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.

• Japanese language proficiency is an advantage but not a requirement.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Interested applicants, please click APPLY NOW or send a copy of your updated CV to bryan.ashwin@jac-recruitment.com for a confidential chat. 

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Bryan Ashwin
JAC Recruitment Pte Ltd 
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