Assistant Finance Manager

The job holder reports to the Finance Business Partner (FBP) and will play a key role in assisting the FBP in supporting the Business Unit heads of the assigned entities to achieve key financial objectives and targets. You will be responsible for preparing management reports, financial and statutory reporting, handling operational finance and administrative matters for the assigned entities, delivering high-quality financial analysis, reports and insights to support strategic decision-making. Additionally, you will provide professional guidance to the finance executives/accountants who support the job holder in fulfilling the responsibilities outlined below.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Monthly / Quarterly Dashboard and Board Reporting:

• Prepare monthly (dashboard) / quarter (board deck) reports, including variance analysis
• Analyze data from multiple sources to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
• Analyze variances against budget and provide actionable insights for performance improvements
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in compliance with corporate policies and industry standards
• Support ad-hoc analysis to guide strategic business decisions

2. Budgeting & Forecasting:

• Assist in the preparation of annual budget, Logn-term strategic plan, and future rolling forecasts
• Partner with department heads to understand business drivers and incorporate into financial plans
• Coordinate with other FP&A team members / Bus to streamline processes and enhance reporting efficiency

3. Process Efficiency and Improvement:

• Develop and maintain reporting templates and automation tools to improve reporting accuracy and efficiency
• Continuous identify opportunities to enhance financial reporting, financial modeling, and forecasting

4. Month-End Consolidation for the entity assigned,

• Prepare consolidated balance sheet, profit & loss statement & cash flow statement
• Perform intercompany reconciliation, elimination and consolidation adjustments
• Prepare cash flow forecast
• Prepare multiple consolidation schedules (e.g., loan schedule, ROU, PPE, etc)
• Prepare various reports as requested and submit to Group
• Review journal vouchers (“JVs”) and bank reconciliations for all entities in-charge

5. Assist in ops finance review, I.e. to prepare or review AR and AP invoices/payments according to internal policies

6. Assist to liaise with external auditors, oversee & facilitate audit process for annual financial audit, including preparation of financial statements and responding to audit queries

7. Assist to liaise with tax agent and handle tax submission and queries

8. Assist to liaise with external corporate secretarial and ensure compliance with Companies Act and relevant statutory requirements

9. Assist in preparing various agreement (eg. Intercompany loan agreements/intercompany loan waiver/Sub-lease agreements)

10. Stakeholder management, including staff management and co-ordination with ops finance or shared services team, corporate development and operations etc

REQUIREMENTS:

• Possess at least a Bachelor's Degree, Post Graduate Diploma or Professional Degree in Finance/Accountancy or equivalent Minimum 5-7 years of relevant working experiences post-degree
• Experience in healthcare preferred
• Good Analytical skills with an eye for details
• Good interpersonal and written/spoken communication skills
• Good team player who is able to work independently and under time pressure