Finance Manager - Law Firm (Singapore)
- Recruiter
- Star Anise Legal & Compliance
- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Salary
- Competitive salary
- Posted
- 01 Dec 2020
- Closes
- 03 Dec 2020
- Ref
- 34480
- Job role
- Finance manager
- Experience level
- Manager
Our client is a renowned international law firm with strong global presence and a highly prestigious client base. Known for its work in high profile cutting edge litigation cases and cross border transactions, and with its strong branding in legal services, this is a highly sought after employer brand.
A vacancy has now arisen for an experienced finance manager to join their Singapore office.
Job Duties:
Requirements:
A vacancy has now arisen for an experienced finance manager to join their Singapore office.
Job Duties:
- Manage all aspects of the office's month and year-end closing
- Perform monthly financial reports and carry out all accounting duties in accordance with local statutory requirements
- Manage and develop junior team member in a wide range of functions from operational accounting to credit management and billing
- Management reporting and analysis, being a business partner to division heads
- Liaison with external auditors and assist in tax and other relevant filings
- Ensure bills are managed and paid on a timely basis, review aged debts and chase remittance
- Manage accounts payable and settle inter-company charges
- Liaise with overseas offices from time to time and external advisors and clients
- Prepare cash flow forecasts and ensuring all accounts daily are in credit, review and prepare various reconciliation
- Familiar with all accounting rules in accordance with (England & Wales) SRA & Singapore Law Society regulations
- Ad hoc projects assigned by Financial Controller / Directors
Requirements:
- Degree Holder or above in Accounting
- CPA Qualified (or equivalent) Accountant
- At least 7 years of relevant working experience, ideally in a reputable law firm in Singapore
- Minimum 3 years' experience of handling full sets of accounts
- Excellent knowledge of accounting principles, practices and ability to lead and manage a team
- Strong interpersonal skills, confident in dealing with senior stakeholders
- Fluency in English and Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin), highly proficient with the full suite of MS Office programmes
- Ability to work under pressure, to tight deadlines, and in a fast paced environment
- Immediately available is an advantage