Finance Manager

Qualifications & Experience

. Professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, CPA, CA or equivalent), or qualified by experience for a strong candidate.

. Solid post-qualification experience in general accounting/finance operations, ideally including exposure to more than one jurisdiction.

. Working knowledge of Singapore statutory, tax and payroll requirements (ACRA, IRAS, CPF) is essential.

. Experience with UAE accounting, tax (including UAE corporate tax) and payroll/WPS requirements is desirable.

. Experience operating within a group/holding company structure, ideally private-equity-backed, is an advantage.

. Prior people management experience, or clear readiness to manage and develop a direct report.

Technical Skills

. Strong working knowledge of accounting standards relevant to the entities (local GAAP and/or IFRS as applicable).

. Hands-on experience running payroll and reviewing/approving AP and expense processes.

. Comfortable setting up and releasing payments through corporate online banking platforms, with a strong control mindset.

. Proficient with accounting/ERP systems and strong Excel skills.

. Experience preparing for and managing external statutory audits.

Personal Attributes

. Comfortable operating across multiple entities, currencies and time zones (Singapore, Dubai, and in due course Switzerland).

. Hands-on and delivery-focused, with the ability to balance operational detail with broader process ownership.

. Strong communicator, able to work effectively with local teams, external advisers and Group finance stakeholders.

. Adaptable and comfortable with an evolving remit as the Group grows through acquisition.

. High attention to detail and a strong sense of ownership over deadlines and compliance obligations.