Senior Finance Executive

As Senior Finance Executive at a fast-growing financial advisory firm, you will support the Head of Finance in managing core finance functions, including the end-to-end finance function, covering accounting, consolidation, regulatory reporting, and financial planning. This is a hands-on role with execution focus, delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, full compliance with Singapore's financial regulations (IRAS, GST, ACRA, MAS), and provide data-driven insights to support strategic decisions. This role requires a detail-oriented self-starter who can operate independently and collaboratively with colleagues within the firm and external partners.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Operations & Control

• Prepare and maintain full set of accounts and monthly financial close across group entities.

• Assist in group consolidation and prepare management reports and financial statements.

• Ensure timely and accurate filing of statutory reports with IRAS, GST, and ACRA.

• Support MAS regulatory reporting, including annual returns and financial submissions.

• Support implementation and monitoring of internal controls, governance and risk management practices.

• Coordinate audit schedules and support external auditors with required documentation.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning

• Support the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting cycles across business units.

• Perform variance analysis and highlight key trends.

• Highlight observations in business unit profitability, cost allocations, and contribution margins.

• Assist in scenario analysis and financial planning activities.

Business Partnering & Strategic Support

• Work closely with the Distribution, Compliance, and Operations teams to support key initiatives.

• Support preparation of reports and insights to optimize business performance.

• Support campaign evaluation, incentive structures, and strategic resource planning.

• Support preparation of management reports and presentation materials.

Compliance, Governance & Process Improvement

• Support compliance with all relevant tax, corporate, and regulatory frameworks in Singapore.

• Maintain updated finance policies, documentation, and process workflows.

• Identify and support the implementation of process improvements and automation opportunities across finance operations.

• Support system enhancements, data integrity efforts, and operational scalability.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

• • Minimum 5 years of experience in finance and accounting, ideally in financial services or advisory firms.

• Familiar with Singapore's statutory and tax requirements (IRAS, GST, ACRA).

• Experience with MAS financial and regulatory reporting is strongly preferred.

• Proficiency in group consolidation, audit coordination, and financial compliance.

• Strong analytical skills and experience with budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.

• Able to work independently and confidently engage cross-functional stakeholders.

Preferred Skills & Tools (Nice to Have):

• Professional accounting qualification: CA, CPA, or ACCA.

• Experience in financial advisory, wealth management, or professional services firms.

• Familiarity with MAS Forms 14, 15, 16, H and I.

• Working knowledge of financial dashboards, reporting tools, and automation platforms.

• Exposure to performance-based compensation models or multi-entity structures.