Manager - Finance

The Finance Manager - SeaLead will have overall responsibility for all financial matters pertaining to SeaLead, including services SL might operate out of SL as well as SL Agency Services offered to the parent company SeaLead Pte. in Singapore.

He / she must maintain an excellent and professional working relationship with the management team of SL as well as SL Group.

Main tasks and responsibilities :

This role ensures SeaLead’s office and third-party agents are supported in the following ways :

• Reconciliation of accounts with HQ : Ensures branch accounts match those of headquarters.
• Ensure timely month-end closing activities : Complete all necessary financial activities by the end of each month.
• Analyze monthly financial and operational performance : Review and interpret financial data to assess performance.
• Ensure compliance with policies and reporting : Adhere to established financial guidelines and regulations.
• Guidance on billing and accounting matters : Provide direction on billing procedures and accounting practices.
• Verification of invoice handling and processes : Check accuracy of invoice processing.
• Ensure appropriate and timely actions : Make sure necessary actions are executed promptly.
• Accurate entry in ERP system : Ensure data is correctly entered into the ERP system.
• Financial planning & analysis : Strategize and evaluate financial performance for future planning.
• Financial forecasts : Predict future financial outcomes based on current data.
• Cost controlling : Monitor and manage costs within budget.
• Control environment : Maintain effective governance and risk management processes.
• Budgeting
• Timely, accurate, and reliable accounting & reporting : Produce financial reports on time and with precision.
• Statutory reporting : Comply with legal financial reporting requirements.
• External audit : Facilitate independent review of financial statements and practices.
• Cash flow management and reporting : Track and manage cash inflows and outflows.
• Safeguarding company assets : Protect resources from loss or theft.
• Corporate tax, VAT, and GST : Manage and ensure compliance with tax obligations.
• Banking relationships : Manage interactions with financial institutions.

Key interactions (Internal | External) :

Internal : Finance, HR & Admin, Operations, Commercial, Sales

Education requirements :

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accountancy or equivalent.

Proficiency in shipping-related accounting software such as SAP, especially the finance module in logistics / shipping environments.

Advanced Excel skills.

Background and experience :

Experience in the shipping / transportation industry is essential.

Experience in vessel operating shipping companies is preferred.

Minimum 10+ years of experience in finance roles.

Experience working with SAP.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Strong management and supervisory skills.

Excellent organizational and time management skills.

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