About Durapower: Durapower, with 15 years of successful operations, has been identified by Enterprise Singapore for significant growth. Our projects span across the Netherlands, Singapore, Thailand, and Southeast Asia, with manufacturing based in China. Notably, our recent advancements, fueled by a substantial investment from Banpu Next (Banpu Group), have positioned us as a key player in the industry. For more details, refer to the news release here.

Video Introduction: Gain insights into Durapower through this video by our management team.

The Opportunity: As we continue to grow, we are seeking a skilled and dedicated Assistant Manager to join our finance team and support our mission of financial excellence.

Assistant Manager, Accounting

Department: Finance, Compliance & Reporting

Reports to: Associate Finance Director

Oversee: 1 Accountant, Compliance & Reporting

Role Overview

As the Assistant Manager, accounting you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive compliance strategies. Your role will involve ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, optimizing reporting frameworks, and fostering a culture of compliance within the organization.

This role requires a dynamic individual with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to financial management. Incumbents with Manufacturing or Wholesale Trade experience is ideal but not a must.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement internal compliance frameworks that align with Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS), IRAS, and regulatory requirements.

• Evaluate and review internal controls and recommend enhancements to improve audit readiness and operational efficiency.

• Monitor and ensure adherence to statutory requirements, including tax filing, GST, and annual returns.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and liaise with external parties (auditors, tax agents, regulators) to ensure accurate and timely submissions.

• Conduct regular compliance reviews and identify risk areas, driving corrective actions.

• Prepare detailed financial and compliance reports for management, including variance analysis, audit findings, and improvement plans.

• Analyse updates in local and global regulatory landscapes, synthesising relevant changes into operational practices.

• Participate actively in new ERP system

• Support change management initiatives and train end-users on updated processes and system functionalities.

• Assess legacy accounting workflows and streamline them for better alignment with Navision functionalities.

• Supervise and mentor junior finance team members, providing guidance and support.

Competency Requirement

• Bachelor's degree in accountancy, Finance, or equivalent professional qualifications (e.g. ACCA, CA).

• 5-7 years of relevant experience in accounting or finance, ideally in a manufacturing or wholesale trade environment.

• Strong technical knowledge in SFRS, Singapore Companies Act, and IRAS tax framework.

• Experience in audit and tax, including transfer pricing and cross-border tax matters, is a plus.

• Proficiency in ERP system particularly Microsoft Business Central preferred but not a must

• Good interpersonal and communication skills; able to interact with stakeholders at all levels.

• Meticulous, results-driven, and capable of multi-tasking under tight timelines.

• A team player