Group Finance & Accounts Manager
Alinea Collective | Ives Fable House
Singapore | Full-Time
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced, detail-oriented and highly organised Group Finance & Accounts Manager to oversee the financial operations of Alinea Collective and Ives Fable House.
This role will be responsible for managing the full spectrum of accounting and finance functions across both companies, ensuring accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance and efficient financial operations.
The ideal candidate is hands-on, independent and commercially minded, with the ability to manage day-to-day accounting responsibilities while providing meaningful financial insights to support business decisions.
You will work closely with the management, production and operations teams to maintain financial transparency, monitor project profitability and support the continued growth of both businesses.
Key Responsibilities
1. Accounting & Bookkeeping
- Manage full-set accounts for both companies, including general ledger, accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records using Xero.
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations and journal entries.
- Process supplier invoices, staff reimbursements and expense claims.
- Maintain proper documentation and financial records in accordance with Singapore accounting standards.
- Manage intercompany transactions and reconciliations.
2. Payroll, CPF & Statutory Compliance
- Manage monthly payroll processing for full-time, part-time and contract employees.
- Prepare and submit monthly CPF contributions.
- Ensure compliance with Singapore employment, payroll and statutory requirements.
- Prepare and submit GST returns for applicable entities.
- Coordinate with external accountants, auditors and tax agents on annual financial statements and corporate tax matters.
3. Invoicing & Cash Flow Management
- Prepare and issue client invoices in accordance with project milestones and payment terms.
- Monitor accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding payments.
- Manage accounts payable and supplier payment schedules.
- Monitor cash flow and prepare cash-flow forecasts.
- Ensure timely and accurate processing of financial transactions.
4. Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Prepare monthly management accounts, including Profit & Loss statements, balance sheets and cash-flow reports for both companies.
- Monitor company expenditure, operating costs and profitability.
- Prepare financial reports and provide insights to support management decisions.
- Assist with annual budgeting, financial forecasting and cost optimisation.
- Identify financial discrepancies, inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
5. Project & Event Financial Management
- Work closely with production and operations teams to monitor project and event budgets.
- Track project revenue, expenses and profitability.
- Prepare project-level Profit & Loss reports.
- Review actual expenditure against approved budgets.
- Support accurate calculation and reporting of project-based incentives and profit-sharing arrangements.
- Establish and maintain effective financial controls across both businesses.
Requirements
- Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting and finance experience, preferably within an SME environment.
- Proven experience managing full-set accounts independently.
- Strong working knowledge of Singapore GST, CPF, payroll and statutory compliance requirements.
- Proficiency in Xero and Microsoft Excel.
- Experience preparing management accounts, financial statements and cash-flow forecasts.
- Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and manage financial operations across multiple business entities.
- Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
- High level of integrity, accountability and confidentiality.
Preferred Qualifications
- ACCA, CA (Singapore) or equivalent professional qualifications.
- Experience in creative agencies, production companies, hospitality, events or other project-based businesses.
- Experience with project costing, budgeting and profitability analysis.
- Prior experience overseeing finance functions for multiple companies.
What We're Looking For
Beyond technical accounting expertise, we are looking for someone who takes ownership of their work and understands the importance of sound financial management in a growing business.
You should be comfortable working in a dynamic environment, collaborating with different departments and proactively identifying ways to improve financial processes.
We value individuals who are meticulous, dependable, resourceful and committed to building efficient systems that support long-term business growth.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to oversee the finance functions of two growing businesses.
- Direct collaboration with company leadership and management.
- Exposure to the creative production, events and hospitality industries.
- A collaborative and entrepreneurial working environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth as the businesses expand.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to apply through LinkedIn with their updated CV, expected salary and earliest availability.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Level
Job Function: Accounting / Finance
Industry: Creative Production / Events / Hospitality