Senior Finance Manager
Ninja Van
Job Purpose
The Senior Finance Manager (Singapore) oversees and reviews all financial reporting, finance operations, and business activities for the Singapore business. This role works closely with the Malaysia-based Shared Services Centre (SSC) and leads process improvements arising from business changes.
The SFM will indirectly manage the SSC team, ensure accurate and timely monthly closings, uphold regulatory compliance, support business and operations teams on finance-related matters, and drive efficiency across finance processes. Beyond day-to-day operations, the role is expected to proactively contribute to business growth through financial insights, process optimisation, and improving shipper experience.
Key Responsibilities
Improve overall collections and streamline billing processes with relevant stakeholders.
Monitor and review cash flow management, including vendor payment cycles and staff claims.
Ensure accurate reconciliation and recording of all financial transactions.
Serve as the main liaison with external auditors, tax agents, corporate banks, and authorities.
Review and optimise financial processes for efficiency and control.
Oversee all finance operations impacting group reporting, taxation, cash management, and shipper experience in Singapore.
Oversee monthly closing activities and reports prepared by the SSC team (financial statements, variance reports, budgets, forecasts, P&L, balance sheets, management reports).
Analyse and improve financial performance, recommending actions to management.
Support year-end closing and account consolidation.
Review accuracy of AP/AR transactions and journal entries processed by the finance team.
Lead the annual external audit process, GST filings, regulatory submissions, and all local tax matters.
Manage mandatory quarterly and annual government financial surveys.
Guide and support team members and the SSC team as needed.
Share best practices to enhance team capability and process knowledge.
1. Finance Operations
2. Financial Reporting & Closing
3. Quality Control & Audit
4. People Development
Requirements
Big 4 audit experience, plus commercial experience in a corporate environment.
Degree in Finance/Accounting or ACCA certification.
Strong familiarity with accounting systems (SAP / Netsuite / Oracle).
Experience working with remote SSC structures.
Strong understanding of Singapore accounting standards, tax laws, and billing processes.
Ability to manage high-volume P&L statements and large data sets.
8–10 years of finance management, audit, or control experience—preferably in logistics or e-commerce.