WHO WE ARE:
PALO IT is a global innovation and software development company dedicated to helping organizations craft tech as a force for good. We work with clients to rapidly launch products and services, create new business models, and prepare leadership and culture for the future. We are a community of innovators, designers and technologists across 18 offices and five continents (France, Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Australia, Mexico, Colombia, Spain, Brazil and the United States).
We're committed to helping businesses transform to better our world. We're proud to be a World Economic Forum (WEF) New Champion, and a B Corp-certified company in Singapore, Hong Kong and Mexico, currently working towards certification across all other locations.
YOUR ROLE:
We are on the lookout for a hands-on Finance Manager to take on the management of our existing finance team and to be responsible for the smooth running of our finance operations in Singapore.
The role is based in Singapore. You are reporting into our global CFO based in Paris and working closely with our APAC finance director.
You deliver financial insights where relevant and support the relevant business decision making process. You also implement new tools, financial processes and controls as the organization continues to evolve. You ensure that regions are performing and delivering according to PALO IT global rules and best practices.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Financial planning and analysis
Drive and manage the budgeting and forecasting process for the business, working in close collaboration with key stakeholders.
Deliver Cashflow forecast, Sales Pipeline KPIs, and Business reviews financial data, for monthly business reviews with Global CFO and Global COO.
Cost control: Identify operating expenses optimization opportunities.
Audits
Maintain audit readiness for financial audits, with 100% audit compliance.
Complete all necessary audit and internal control operations
Risk management
Implement risk management strategies to reduce financial risks
Compliance and governance
Regulatory compliance: Maintain compliance with all financial regulations and standards.
Tax compliance: Ensure compliance with tax filing and reporting requirements.
Month-end closing
Month-end closing process to ensure an accurate and timely closure.
Working with vendor on monthly payroll processing for Singapore office.
Financial Reporting
Drive our regular and ad-hoc financial reporting (including the provision of analysis and insights) to support the business decision making process while continuously improve / design the reports
Finance subject matter expert to the business
Be a pro-active business partner and act as a trusted subject matter expert to the business to resolve strategic and operational challenges
WHO YOU ARE:
6 years of hands-on experience, with a Bachelor in accountancy or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
Past experience in Financial Auditing
Strong analytical and data-driven mindset
Detailed oriented, highly organized, and able to prioritize between different projects
Independent, resourceful and adaptable team player who enjoys working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Fluent in English and preferably French
MORE ABOUT PALO IT:
We're eager to adapt to change, learn from our experiences and move to meet our planet's urgent needs. With 2025 as our horizon, we are taking action to meet the following objectives:
Become a climate net-zero company
Attain 50% of revenue from projects with a positive impact
Train 100% of our workforce on impact
Achieve B Corp certification among all 16 of our offices across the globe
Continuously measure & improve employee happiness
Our clients (https://www.palo-it.com/en/case-study) are amongst the world's most successful companies. We innovate with both established Fortune 1000s, SMEs and start-ups who aim to make an impact, become global leaders and address the world's most complex challenges.
What We Offer
Stimulating working environments
Unique career path
International mobility
Internal R&D projects
Knowledge sharing
Personalized training
For more on our team culture and benefits, check out our careers page (https://www.palo-it.com/en/career)
PALO IT Singapore is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities. Palo IT SG does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexuality, national origin, age, disability, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.
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