Senior Manager, Finance

**Job Title**: Senior Manager, Finance & Accounting **Reports to**: Head of Finance & Accounting **Location**: Singapore **The Client** They are a digital assets start-up in Singapore backed by one of the largest securities brokerages/investment banks in Japan. They have received in-principle approval from MAS for their CMS license in Singapore. They are at the forefront of integrating traditional financial services with cutting-edge digital assets, offering innovative derivative investment products. They are actively expanding their team to drive an ambitious growth plan over the next 24 months. **Key Responsibilities** **1. Accounting Leadership**: - Act as a senior individual contributor, leading and supporting critical day-to-day accounting operations. - Prepare and review monthly accounts, journal entries, and supporting schedules to ensure accuracy and compliance. - Oversee month-end, half-year, and year-end close processes, including Financial Statements and General Ledger account reconciliations (e.g., - Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, Accruals, Cash, and intercompany transactions). **2. Financial Reporting and Analysis**: - Prepare and submit quarterly reporting packs, budget plans, and presentations with variance analysis. - Develop and manage cash flow projections, fixed deposits, and bank account administration. - Coordinate and submit government financial statistical surveys/data and MAS regulatory returns/surveys. **3. Regulatory Compliance and Taxation**: - Ensure compliance with Capital Markets Services (CMS) license requirements and regulatory filings. - Prepare and submit GST returns and corporate tax documentation in adherence to Singapore’s tax regulations. - Handle transfer pricing arrangements to ensure regulatory compliance. **4. Audit and External Coordination**: - Manage relationships with external parties, including internal and external auditors, corporate secretarial agents, and tax consultants. - Lead the annual audit process, including preparation of audited financial statements and required schedules. **5. Process Optimization and Strategic Finance**: - Work with business and IT teams to identify and implement process improvements that enhance the efficiency and quality of financial operations. - Serve as part of the Finance leadership team, contributing strategic insights to the short - and long-term direction of the Finance function. **6. Operational Oversight**: - Manage or oversee the preparation and review of payments, billings (including inter-company activities), and staff claims. - Maintain company books and financial records in compliance with Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS). **Qualifications and Skills** **Education**: - Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA or equivalent certification preferred, or a comparable combination of education and experience. **Experience**: - Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting or financial experience. - At least 5 years in a management or senior single contributor role within a brokerage, wealth management, or similar buy-side environment. **Technical Expertise**: - Proficient in Singapore’s regulatory frameworks, corporate taxation, financia lreporting standards (SFRS), and GST compliance. - Experience in handling cash flow projections, transfer pricing, and financial statement preparation **Leadership and Operational Agility**: - Comfortable "rolling up sleeves" to work hands-on with operational details while contributing to high-level strategic decision-making. - Proven track record in identifying and implementing solutions to address critical business challenges in fast-paced environments. - Only locals need apply. We regret that only shortlisted will be contacted._