Head of Finance

About the role

KBC Bank Singapore provides commercial banking services to companies in Singapore. As part of the KBC group headquartered in Brussels, we have the expertise and resources to deliver value-added solutions to our clients by leveraging KBC's market-leading networks across Belgium and Central Europe. The commercial banking unit based in Singapore specializes in managing KBC group relationships in and outside Belgium and Central &Eastern Europe (CEE). It also offers an invaluable and specialised platform for those companies in Singapore that conduct business with, and in, Belgium and CEE. We are currently looking for a highly motivated Finance professional whom would like to grow and join our Bank. This role functionally reports to International Head of Finance based in London and locally to Regional General Manager.

Responsibilities

• The Head of Local Finance is responsible for all Singapore statutory, tax and regulatory finance activities, while ensuring effective day‑to‑day operation of the regional Accounts Payable (AP) hub for Asia.
• The role operates within a centralised finance model, ensuring local compliance while working in a matrix structure with a dotted‑line reporting line to London as part of a virtual finance team.
• Candidates should be comfortable operating within a small finance team, covering a broad range of activities from routine operational tasks to more complex finance responsibilities.
• Statutory, tax and regulatory compliance
• Statutory, tax and regulatory compliance including preparation of financial statements and filings
• Liaise with external auditors on statutory reporting matters.
• Manage and review all tax calculations, including corporate tax and GST provisions, on a monthly basis
• Act as key contact for external tax advisors on tax filings, estimates and regulatory queries (IRAS)
• Monitor developments in statutory, regulatory and tax requirements, ensuring timely communication and implementation of necessary changes to finance processes
• Ensure timely and accurate MAS and regulatory reporting within a robust control framework
• Accounts Payable hub and finance controls
• Oversee the day‑to‑day operations of the Asia regional Accounts Payable hub, with a hands‑on approach including direct involvement in processing activities where required
• Perform first line balance sheet/account ownership, ensuring accuracy of balances, appropriate controls, and timely identification and escalation of issues for assigned general ledger accounts
• General governance and process ownership
• Ensure appropriate process documentation is maintained across all areas within the Singapore finance function
• Central finance and virtual team support
• Provide timely and accurate local deliverables into centrally managed processes (including budgeting and reporting), in line with direction set by London
• Provide cross‑branch support within a virtual finance team, covering finance activities for other locations as required
• People leadership
• People leadership and development of two local finance staff

Requirements

• Qualified accountant with minimum 10 years experience
• Strong experience in Singapore statutory reporting, tax and regulatory compliance
• Systems knowledge:
• (i) Advanced SAP knowledge (FI andAA modules)
• (ii) Familiarity with Vermeg/Regnology regulatory reporting systems would be beneficial
• but is not essential
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong control mindset
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with stakeholders across finance and operational teams
• Flexibility to operate in a changing environment, adapting to the evolving virtual team model and reallocation of responsibilities
• People management experience
• Salary will commensurate with experience. If you have what it takes, please send your resume to renee.yap@kbc.be

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