Assistant Finance Manager

Blackmores is Australia's No.1 vitamin and dietary supplements brand with a legacy of over 90 years and is a publicly listed company employing 1250 people in 13 markets across Asia-Pacific. Headquartered in Australia, Blackmores has its international headquarter in Singapore, a health Innovation Centre in Shanghai, and a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Australia.

As a purpose-led, performance-driven organisation, Blackmores Group strives to create remarkable employee experiences through supporting a diverse and inclusive culture, creating leadership that inspires high performance, and providing everyone with opportunities to achieve their professional, personal and wellbeing goals supported by our flexible work practices and family friendly policies

Purpose of role:

The primary responsibility of this role is to ensure the accurate and timely preparation of financial reports, oversee audit and tax processes, and maintain a robust internal control environment. The position requires a hands-on professional with a thorough understanding of local regulatory requirements and financial reporting standards

Responsibilities include:

• Oversee the preparation and maintenance of complete financial statements, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll accounting, and fixed assets.
• Prepare accurate, reliable and timely financial report and in full compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Perform cashflow projection and assist in cash management and treasury function.
• Monitor the accuracy and completeness of monthly accruals and provisions, ensuring no long outstanding balances.
• Assess overhead standard cost periodically or when required.
• Review invoices prepared by Account Executive and ensure timely processing of AP invoices.
• Manage accounts receivable, including monitoring collections and handling inter-company fund transfers.
• Ensure accurate and complete preparation of audit schedules, reconciliation statements, and other supporting documentation.
• Prepare tax computation include deferred tax as per group requirements and comply with tax regulations.
• Lead and manage statutory audits and tax return preparations, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Oversee timely submission of statutory records and filings, including but not limited to audited report, ETP, income tax returns, and annual returns.
• Ensure compliance with e-invoicing regulations, including timely generation, validation, and reporting of e-invoices through government portals.
• Ensure full compliance with all statutory matters such as withholding tax, SST (Sales and Service Tax), and other local tax requirements.
• Ensure that all accounting and finance operations comply with internal policies and procedures.
• Drive process improvements and support ad-hoc accounting and finance projects as required.
• Perform other accounting and finance duties as assigned by management.

Who are you?

• Degree in accounting and/or ACCA or CPA equivalent professional certification with CA qualification.
• Minimum 5 years working experience with at least 2 years in a supervisory capacity;
• In-depth understanding of financial reporting standards and statutory requirements.
• Good knowledge of local tax regulations including SST, corporate tax, and withholding tax.
• Practical experience with e-invoicing implementation and compliance under government regulations.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy and organizational skills;
• Deadline-oriented and ability to work to time constraints;
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Power BI, Planning Analytics, Oracle Fusion, or other ERP system
• Ability to work independently in a dynamic and fast paced environment.
• Positive, proactive growth mindset.

Agencies please note: this recruitment assignment is being managed directly by Blackmores Talent Acquisition team. We will reach out to our preferred agency partners if required. Your respect for this process is appreciated.