About the Role

This is a key role overseeing the financial management and reporting activities of Norgren Pte Ltd in Singapore. Reporting to the Finance Manager, SEAT, you will support financial reporting, forecasting and budgeting, while providing financial insights and advice to the management team.

The role requires a strong understanding of management and financial accounting, year-end processes, accounting standards, internal controls and finance processes within Singapore and the broader SEAT region.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Closing, Reporting & Planning

• Support the overall Finance function, including month-end closing, reporting, treasury activities and finance-related projects.
• Own the internal financial closing and management reporting process, including:
  • Monthly actual closing in Sage 300.
  • Monthly actual reporting in Cognos and preparation of information for Group reporting.
  • Quarterly forecasting and budgeting.
• Ensure finance deliverables are completed accurately, on time and to a high standard.

Audit, Tax & Compliance

• Manage local statutory audits and corporate internal audits, including preparation of supporting schedules for auditors and tax agents.
• Drive and perform Internal Control Declaration (ICD) assessments and reporting.
• Monitor changes in accounting standards and local reporting requirements to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Provide timely updates and insights to the Finance Manager on regulatory or accounting changes that may impact existing processes and internal controls.
• Perform the annual internal transfer pricing review and prepare the required transfer pricing documentation.

Controls & Process Improvement

• Drive continuous improvement across finance processes and internal controls.
• Review existing processes, identify areas for improvement and implement appropriate changes.
• Support the SEAT Finance team to ensure compliance with information requests and reporting standards.

Cash, Cost & Business Performance Management

• Support effective cash management through analysis, forecasting and risk management.
• Manage and monitor key cost-saving initiatives.
• Monitor key business performance measures and establish appropriate tracking and reporting.
• Partner with non-finance managers and employees to provide financial guidance and support decision-making.
• Support strong performance management across operations and recommend improvements where appropriate.

Projects & Regional Support

• Support change initiatives and help drive improvements across the Finance function.
• Undertake special and cross-functional projects as assigned by the Finance Manager.
• Provide support to regional Finance team members where required.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in audit, commercial accounting or a similar finance role.
• Strong knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting and cost-control principles.
• ACCA or CA Singapore qualification would be an advantage.
• Strong understanding of accounting processes, SOPs, internal controls and relevant accounting standards.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably Sage 300.
• Experience with reporting and consolidation tools such as Cognos.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to identify issues, recommend solutions and effectively drive change.
• Able to work independently, learn new tasks quickly and adapt to changing priorities.
• Comfortable working under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Meticulous, analytical and highly attentive to detail.

Key Competencies

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver quality work within tight timelines.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret financial information and translate it into meaningful business insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and make sound decisions.
• Confident in constructively challenging management and providing an objective financial perspective.
• Able to build effective working relationships with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Keeps stakeholders well informed and is receptive to internal and external feedback.
• Demonstrates initiative, accountability and a strong drive for results.
• Sets high standards and consistently monitors quality and compliance.
• Demonstrates strong professional integrity and sound judgement.
• Able to identify critical business issues and respond appropriately with practical solutions.

What You’ll Bring

You are a hands-on and resilient finance professional who combines strong technical accounting knowledge with commercial awareness. You are comfortable working independently, partnering with stakeholders across different functions, and challenging existing ways of working when improvements are needed.