Finance & Corporate Services Director

**ACCELA FINANCE**

Accela's finance team brings invaluable expertise, collaborating with over 200 companies across 20 countries and 12 diverse industry verticals. From meticulous bookkeeping and payroll management to ensuring regulatory compliance, Accela offers a comprehensive suite of services tailored to meet the unique needs of any business. Our adaptive approach allows us to cater to a broad spectrum of company types, be it an early-stage startup, a family office, or a large multinational corporation. At the heart of our commitment lies the belief in providing bespoke, adaptive, and high-touch finance support, leveraging our expertise to help modern businesses simplify complex work with a trusted partner.

**THE SEARCH: DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & CORPORATE SERVICES**

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Review, monitor and update financial systems and controls
- Manage key client relationships and serve as both a player and coach to the internal finance team
- Own the business development lifecycle; lead meetings, quote new customers, and close business
- Advise and assist with cashflow management planning for client partners
- Refine, oversee, and manage new client onboarding
- Ensure client service delivery is running smoothly
- Financial oversight and mentoring for founders and business leaders across clients
- A keen understanding of IFRS and Singapore tax regulations and business structuring
- Work with our strategic partner to plan, contribute to and oversee the vertical's web-based marketing objectives
- Map out and execute new business (or service) opportunities
- Relationship management with strategic partners
- Maintain budgets / achieve financial targets

**THE IDEAL CANDIDATE**
- Accountable and adopts a ‘business-owner’ mentality
- Enjoys business development and is KPI-driven
- Has excellent communication skills and can engage with a diversity of people
- Meticulous attention to detail and a proven track record of sound financial ‘housekeeping’
- Is a strategic thinker who wants to support the growth and help set the direction of the business
- Excellent team leader who builds culture and morale amongst the team
- Highly process and solutions-oriented
- Interest or experience in Family office advisory, fund accounting, venture capital, and/or start-up companies
- Excel in a busy working environment

**KEY REQUIREMENTS**
- Solid knowledge of financial analysis, cash flow planning and forecasting
- Degree in Accountancy or a related field
- ACCA or equivalent qualifications
- Identify initiatives to help clients improve their financial and operational processes in areas such as chart of accounts, financial closing and consolidation
- Solid knowledge of corporate law
- At least eight years of working experience in an accounting firm or in-house finance role
- Proven track record of leadership and growth of a business or business unit
- Demonstrated record of successfully leading a high-performing team

**COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS**
- Competitive basic salary and bonus incentive.
- Generous annual leave package in addition to public holidays.
- Medical insurance coverage and flexible spending stipend.
- Flexible working environment with opportunities to Work from Home (WFH) up to two days per week.
- Enjoy Work from Anywhere (WFA) days that increase with tenure.
- Time to focus on well-being with 4.5-day work week (Reset Fridays) once a month.
- Valuable training and development opportunities and continued support for additional education.
- Fun and collaborative company culture, with monthly social activities and quarterly volunteer opportunities off-site.
- Engaging Wellness and CSR initiatives.