Finance Manager (Brokerage | Corporate Finance | CMS Licensed)

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage all finance and accounting functions in Singapore.
• Prepare monthly accounts and statutory financial statements in accordance with SFRS.
• Handle MAS regulatory reporting including Form 1, Form 2, and capital adequacy monitoring.
• Manage daily bookkeeping, accounts payable/receivable, payroll coordination etc.
• Oversee tax compliance, including corporate income tax and liaison with tax agents.
• Maintain and reconcile client trust accounts and monitor financial resource requirements under MAS rules.
• Coordinate with external auditors and Hong Kong Head Office on audits and group consolidation.
• Ensure strong internal controls, adherence to local laws, and compliance with MAS guidelines.
• Support budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and treasury operations.
• Serve as the main point of contact for all finance matters in the Singapore office.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Finance, or related field.
• Chartered Accountant (Singapore), CPA, or equivalent professional qualification required.
• At least 8 years of accounting or auditing experiences, with 3+ years in a MAS-regulated financial institution (brokerage preferred).
• Strong knowledge of SFRS, MAS Notices (e.g., N02, N27), and Singapore tax regulations.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Mandarin Chinese for coordination with Group Head Office.
• Hands-on, detail-oriented, and able to operate independently in a lean team.
• High integrity, strong execution capability, and professional judgment.