Group Finance Manager (Start ups)
Our client is a rapidly growing VC looking for a dynamic and driven Finance Manager to join their team. The role reports to the Head of Finance and is based in the company's global headquarters in Singapore.
Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting, FP&A, and Finance Operations:
- Manage daily financial and accounting activities for investment holding and fund management entities, including:
- Overseeing the creation and/or crafting of finance, accounting, and tax documents.
- Ensuring financial records and payment processes are accurate and timely.
- Reviewing and verifying financial reports, statements, and data prepared by service providers or junior staff for accuracy and adherence to company policies and accounting standards.
- Coordinating with external partners and managing junior team members to ensure precise and prompt financial reporting and payments.
- Monitoring cash flow needs, including treasury management and currency exchange assessments, and collaborating with banks on account management and financial facilities.
- Generating quarterly and annual financial summaries for internal updates to senior management and shareholder reports.
- Ensuring timely and precise financial reporting.
- Overseeing compliance with regulatory requirements, including coordination with auditors, corporate secretaries, and tax advisors for local filing obligations.
- Assisting in budget preparation.
- Supporting the Finance Head in maintaining high-quality finance operations, developing robust processes and policies, including optimizing workflows and enhancing efficiency.
- Working with the Legal, Compliance, and corporate secretary teams on various filing requirements.
- Assisting the investment team with funding, closing, and post-closing processes.
- Keeping up-to-date with changes in accounting standards such as new FRS regulations.
- Contributing to other special projects as assigned.
Portfolio Companies:
- Assist in monitoring and reporting on portfolio performance.
- Help prepare quarterly and annual investment reports.
- Analyze financial metrics of portfolios to gauge potential impacts on investments and forecasts.
- Stay informed about significant developments in portfolio companies, particularly for valuation purposes.
- Aid in setting up and managing accounting and tax functions for new portfolio companies.
- Serve as a partner and advisor to portfolio companies in establishing financial systems, policies, and procedures.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance from a recognized institution.
- Minimum of 6 years' experience in a similar role and industry. Big4 Audit experience highly preferred. (preferably with private equity/venture capital experience), fund administration, or in-house private equity/venture capital roles).
- Deep knowledge of accounting standards - FRS, particularly in financial instruments, consolidation, and investment entities.
- Strong skills in financial management, business analytics, and process improvement.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and financial software systems (Xero).
- Highly analytical with excellent problem-solving abilities, well-organized, and adept at managing multiple priorities.
- Superior communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Able to work independently, proactive and detail-oriented.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.