Finance Manager

**Finance Manager - Join Asia Pacific's Leading Precious Metals & Bullion Dealer**

**Why Join LPM Singapore?**

We are a leader in precious metals with the largest precious metals dealer network in the Asia Pacific region. We are a full-service precious metals trading company offering a wide array of internationally recognized bullion, proof commemorative coins and custom-minted items. We have recently expanded our operations into Singapore under LPM Singapore.

**Key Responsibilities**

**Operational**
- Manage all aspects of invoicing, bookkeeping, month-end closing, including the daily journals and ledger entries, preparation of management accounts and financial reports.
- Handle all incoming receipts and outgoing payments, bank reconciliations and bank account management.
- Monitor and reconcile accounts receivable and payable regularly and prepare intercompany balance reports for timely reconciliation.
- Ensure compliance with Financial Reporting Standards, GST compliance requirements and corporate income tax requirements in Singapore, including all applicable quarterly and annual filings.
- Perform additional finance and accounting-related tasks as required by management.

**US Headquarters Integration**
- Lead the integration of financial processes and reporting with our US-based NASDAQ-listed parent company, ensuring adherence to accounting standards.
- Collaborate with the US Corporate Office on SEC reporting and compliance with US financial regulations.
- Ensure proper derivative, MTM, and hedge accounting processes are in place.
- Prepare monthly financial reports and analysis as required to the firm’s parent company on a timely basis.
- Meet with parent company and Hong Kong regional headquarters online regularly.

**Compliance & Internal Controls and Department Management**
- Maintain and improve internal control systems and accounting processes to safeguard financial accuracy and compliance.
- Build a team to support on-going growth and business requirements within allocated budget.
- Pro-actively identify and propose solutions for internal improvements to policies and systems to better support daily operations and requirements

**Financial Project Management**
- Coordinate with and support external auditors for efficient annual financial audits and quarterly reviews.
- Assist with the preparation of monthly and quarterly Board of Director reports, as requested by the Corporate Office.
- Participate in cross-functional projects with the Corporate Office and assist in other finance-related tasks as needed.
- Liaise with key external stakeholders including banks to negotiate better pricing and terms and communicate on-going business requirements.

**Qualifications & Experience**
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required. A CPA is essential.
- Experience: A minimum of 10+ years in accounting and audit, with at least 5 years working for a public company. “Big 4” experience is preferred.
- Technical Skills: Strong technical knowledge of Singapore and USA GAAP, local statutory requirements, and experience with derivative accounting is required.
- Leadership: Proven experience in leading a finance team, with strong managerial and leadership skills.
- Analytical Abilities: Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into strategic recommendations.
- Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to liaise with stakeholders across different regions.
- Global Perspective: Prior experience in managing international subsidiaries is highly advantageous, with the flexibility to coordinate with the US Corporate Office and oversee the financials of our Singapore subsidiary.
- Proficiency: Advanced skills in Microsoft Office and accounting software, Microsoft Dyanmics 365 is preferred.