Assistant Finance Manager

Financial Reporting and Review

• Examine the monthly accounts compiled by the shared services team, clear any discrepancies, and make sure reports are accurate, punctual and consistent with accounting standards and company policy.
  

Budgeting and Performance Analysis

• Drive the yearly budgeting exercise and periodic forecast updates.
  
• Track financial results and analyse variances to inform management decision-making.
  

Cash Flow and Treasury Management

• Keep watch over the company's cash position and schedule loan drawdowns and repayments.
  
• Oversee loan covenant compliance and maintain strong relationships with the banks.
  
  

Audit and Tax Compliance

• Take charge of preparing the annual financial statements for the external audit, working directly with the auditors.
  
• Ensure tax submissions, including SST, are accurate and filed on time, coordinating closely with tax agents.
  

Investment and Financing Support

• Build cash flow projections and financial analyses that support financing and investment decisions.
  

Internal Controls

• Reinforce internal processes, such as account reconciliations, to lower risk and improve accuracy.
  

Team Leadership and Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Lead and develop the finance team, and review the quality of their work.
  
• Partner with other departments and affiliated companies to keep operations running smoothly.
  

Governance and Regulatory Compliance

•  Uphold internal procedures and statutory obligations.
  
• Help prepare and present financial updates for board meetings.
  

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, ACCA or a comparable professional qualification.
  
• 5 to 7 years of experience in finance or accounting; a background in the property industry is an advantage.
  
• Practical experience producing monthly accounts and financial statements, and handling cash flow planning and tax filings.
  
• Proven ability to handle several companies or entities at the same time, and confident in dealing directly with banks, auditors, lawyers and tax agents.
  
• Sound grasp of accounting standards, tax regulations and compliance requirements, with strong skills in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
  
• Meticulous and results-oriented, with good communication skills and a commitment to continuous learning.