Senior Finance Executive - 6 Months Maternity

A leading multinational organisation in Singapore is seeking a Senior Finance Executive to join their Central Finance team. This role offers you the opportunity to play a pivotal part in ensuring accurate and compliant financial reporting, while acting as the key liaison for external auditors and regulatory authorities. You will be instrumental in maintaining cost efficiency and optimising cash flow, all within a supportive environment that values collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and professional growth. The organisation is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace with flexible working opportunities, generous pension contributions, and ongoing training to help you develop your skills further. If you are looking for a role where your expertise will be valued and your contributions recognised, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your finance career. • You will be responsible for ensuring full compliance with Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS), local statutory requirements, and corporate policies, making your work essential to the organisation’s success. • You will act as the main point of contact for external auditors and regulatory bodies, facilitating smooth audit processes and timely resolution of queries, which will allow you to build strong professional relationships. • You will benefit from flexible working arrangements, generous pension contributions, and continuous training opportunities designed to support your personal and professional development within a collaborative team environment. What you'll do: As a Senior Finance Executive, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Head of Central Finance by delivering precise financial reporting that meets both local statutory requirements and corporate standards. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve managing balance sheets and profit & loss statements, translating complex regulatory requirements into practical systems, liaising with external auditors and authorities such as IRAS and ACRA, coordinating closing processes within the GBS framework, ensuring tax compliance, monitoring cash flow, preparing for audits, collaborating across teams, driving cost efficiency initiatives, strengthening internal controls, and participating in process improvement projects. Success in this role requires meticulous attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, strong interpersonal abilities for building relationships with stakeholders inside and outside the organisation, as well as a commitment to upholding compliance at every stage of financial operations. • Take accountability for balance sheet and profit & loss statement management by ensuring all accounting and reporting activities adhere strictly to Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS), local statutory requirements, and corporate accounting standards for FS1 and FS2. • Translate Singapore regulatory requirements into effective systems and processes that ensure statutory governance across all finance operations. • Serve as the lead contact for external auditors and local regulatory authorities including IRAS, ACRA, and other statutory bodies, ensuring clear communication and efficient audit processes. • Coordinate timely, efficient, and accurate closing processes in alignment with the GBS framework while executing and monitoring internal controls (CoSeA) to maintain high standards of compliance. • Ensure full compliance with Singapore tax regulations, GST requirements, and statutory filing obligations through diligent monitoring and reporting. • Support cash flow monitoring activities by providing accurate statutory reporting and preparing for audits in accordance with Singapore compliance standards. • Collaborate closely with the Head of Central Finance and the wider Central Finance organisation to deliver reliable financial information that supports business decision-making. • Contribute to maintaining cost efficiency throughout finance operations by identifying opportunities for optimisation without compromising on compliance or accuracy. • Assist in developing robust internal control frameworks that safeguard assets and ensure transparency in financial transactions. • Participate actively in cross-functional projects aimed at improving finance processes or implementing new regulatory requirements. What you bring: The ideal candidate for the Senior Finance Executive position will bring substantial experience gained from working within multinational organisations where complex financial structures are commonplace. Your background should include hands-on exposure to Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS), GST regulations, tax compliance procedures, audit preparation activities, statutory filings, internal control frameworks, process optimisation initiatives, cross-functional collaboration projects, stakeholder engagement strategies—especially with external auditors—and proficiency using tools like Microsoft Excel or SAP. Your interpersonal strengths will shine through when connecting with colleagues or authorities; your attention to detail ensures nothing slips through the cracks; your openness to ongoing training keeps you ahead of industry changes; your collaborative spirit makes you an asset within any team; your commitment to accuracy underpins every task you undertake. • Certification or Diploma in Accounting, Finance or related discipline is required to demonstrate your foundational knowledge of finance principles. • At least 5 years of finance and accounting experience within multinational corporations is preferred so you can bring proven expertise in handling complex financial environments. • Strong understanding of Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS), GST regulations, and local statutory compliance requirements is essential for ensuring accurate reporting. • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is necessary for managing data efficiently; experience with SAP is highly desirable as it enhances your ability to navigate enterprise resource planning systems. • Experience liaising with external auditors is important so you can facilitate smooth audit processes and resolve queries promptly. • Demonstrated ability to handle statutory reporting requirements in Singapore ensures you are prepared for the demands of this role. • Excellent interpersonal skills enable you to collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments as well as external stakeholders such as auditors or regulators. • Attention to detail allows you to identify discrepancies quickly while maintaining high standards of accuracy throughout all financial operations. • Commitment to continuous learning means you are open to training opportunities that keep your skills current amidst evolving regulations. • Ability to work collaboratively within a supportive team environment helps foster positive relationships that drive collective success. What sets this company apart: This organisation stands out as one of Singapore’s most respected multinational employers thanks to its unwavering commitment to employee wellbeing. You’ll find yourself immersed in a culture that prioritises inclusivity—where every voice matters—and encourages knowledge-sharing among colleagues who are passionate about finance excellence. Flexible working arrangements empower you to balance professional responsibilities with personal commitments while generous pension contributions provide peace of mind about your future security. Training opportunities abound so you can continually expand your skillset alongside supportive leadership that values growth at every stage. The company’s dedication to compliance ensures stability even during times of change; its collaborative approach fosters genuine connections between teams; its focus on cost efficiency means resources are used wisely without sacrificing quality or integrity. By joining this organisation’s Central Finance team in Singapore you become part of a network renowned for dependability—a place where your talents are nurtured so you can thrive both personally and professionally. What's next: If you’re ready to take the next step in your finance career within an inclusive multinational environment where your expertise will be valued—apply now! Apply today by clicking on the link provided. Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted. Robert Walters (Singapore) Pte Ltd ROC No.: 199706961E | EA Licence No.: 03C5451 EA Registration No.: R1871051 Gregorio Tabusalla Cazalis