Accounting Finance Manager

Responsibilities Financial Operations & Reporting - Maintain and oversee the full set of accounts for all entities (currently 10 companies), ensuring accuracy, completeness, and proper intercompany alignment. - Perform timely monthly financial closing by the 10th working day of the following month to support management reporting timelines. - Prepare comprehensive monthly management reports, including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cashflow statements, to support strategic decision-making. - Monitor and manage cashflow across all entities, providing clear visibility and actionable insights to management. Revenue & Receivables Management - Extract and reconcile sales data from internal systems (e.g. OClass) and ensure accurate recording into QuickBooks Online across all entities. - Review and account for deferred/unearned revenue based on package utilisation reports to ensure proper revenue recognition. - Reconcile student payments against bank records (e.g. DBS reports) and ensure accurate and timely recording of receipts. Expense & Cost Management - Record, verify, and reconcile all expenses based on supporting documents (e.g. invoices, receipts), ensuring completeness and accuracy of financial records. - Review shared costs (e.g. rental, utilities, marketing) and perform appropriate cost allocations and intercompany backcharges across entities. - Ensure proper documentation and audit trail for all financial transactions. Payroll & Intercompany Accounting - Process payroll entries and allocate staff costs across entities based on defined allocation frameworks. - Maintain accurate intercompany balances and ensure all related party transactions are properly recorded, reconciled, and aligned across entities. Compliance & Statutory Reporting - Prepare and submit quarterly GST returns in compliance with Singapore tax regulations. - Liaise with IRAS and external tax agents on tax matters, including annual tax computations and filings. - Prepare year-end schedules and support the preparation of tax computations and unaudited financial statements for all entities. Systems, Controls & Process Improvement - Ensure all financial data is properly maintained in QuickBooks Online with strong audit trails and documentation standards. - Establish, implement, and continuously improve finance SOPs to strengthen internal controls and operational efficiency. - Identify opportunities for automation and system improvements across finance workflows (e.g. data extraction, reconciliation, reporting). Business Partnering & Strategic Support - Support budgeting, forecasting, and margin analysis to guide expansion and operational decisions. - Provide actionable financial insights to management on business performance, cost optimisation, and growth opportunities. Required Qualifications - Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline. - Minimum 2–4 years of experience handling full sets of accounts independently. - Strong knowledge of Singapore GST and tax framework. - Proficiency in QuickBooks Online. - Experience in education, enrichment, or multi-outlet retail environments. - Familiarity with automation tools, system integrations, or reporting dashboards.