Manish Vaishnav

• Lead finance for a multi entity GP clinic portfolio of 50 plus clinics. Manage a team of 11 across GL, AP, AR, and credit control.
• Manage month end close and management reporting. Review journals, AP and AR approvals, and financial statements. Drive timely, accurate results and consistent accounting treatment..
• Oversee GST, corporate tax, and statutory audit. Manage external tax agents and auditors. Ensure compliant filings and clean audit outcomes.
• Lead finance workstream for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central implementation, including process design, chart of accounts, dimensions, workflows, UAT, and go live support.
• Lead Power BI performance reporting and clinic level insights to support operational decisions and granular level analysis.
• Drive working capital discipline through credit control, aging reviews, and dispute resolution to improve cash collection.
• Support digital productivity initiatives through AI and IT enhancements to strengthen controls and reduce manual effort.

• Engage in fundraising activities, including interactions with venture capitalists, and prepare comprehensive financial models and forecasts to support investment decisions and business planning.
• Oversee the full spectrum of finance and accounts for the Singapore headquarters and subsidiaries in China and the Middle East, ensuring compliance with local regulations and financial policies.
• Prepare and present monthly management accounts to senior leadership, providing insights and recommendations for financial performance and strategic planning.
• Conduct cash flow planning and management to ensure liquidity and support business operations and growth initiatives.
• Manage the audit process, taxation matters, and the filing of annual returns with the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA), ensuring all statutory obligations are met.
• Prepare detailed group budgets for FY2025 in collaboration with regional directors, aligning financial strategies across the organization.
• Prepare and file Goods and Services Tax (GST) returns with the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS), maintaining accuracy and timeliness.
• Process payroll, execute salary payments, and manage the annual submission of employee data to IRAS, ensuring adherence to statutory requirements.
• Handle day-to-day financial and accounting operations, including accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Lead the establishment of new subsidiaries in various regions, including navigating regulatory requirements and setting up financial operations.

• Reported to the CFO, overseeing all aspects of the trading business, including MIS and Chairman Dashboard preparation, audit, banking, staff management, reporting, taxation, and budgeting, for Singapore and Dubai branches.
• Prepared monthly and quarterly MIS and Chairman Dashboard reports for senior management review, providing actionable insights for decision-making.
• Managed the audit process, ensuring compliance with all financial reporting requirements and achieving timely completions.
• Oversaw all banking transactions, maintaining strong relationships with key financial institutions.
• Led and mentored a team, providing training and support to enhance performance and professional growth.
• Facilitated the reporting of Singapore subsidiary’s numbers to India for consolidation in the listed company financials.
• Developed and managed the annual budget for the trading business, ensuring financial targets were met and aligned with strategic goals.
• Handled all tax-related matters, optimizing tax strategies and ensuring compliance with local regulations.
• Significant Achievements:
• Completed voluntary GST registration within 10 days.
• Successfully completed the FY2023 audit.
• Conducted ERP evaluations and updated the accounting system for enhanced operational efficiency.

• Reported to the CFO and supervised the financial closing and preparation of statements for a major subsidiary.
• Prepared Group consolidated financial statements for the listed company, coordinating with internal and external auditors and sponsors on consolidation.
• Prepared quarterly and annual SGX financial results announcements.
• Performed treasury operational functions, including cash management and cash forecasting, ensuring that sufficient funds were available to meet ongoing functional and capital investment requirements.
• Participated in restructuring exercises and the amalgamation of group subsidiaries to improve operational efficiencies.
• Managed relationships with payment service providers, including banks, NETS, credit card, and online platform providers.
• Collaborated with AP, AR, and payroll teams on cash flow forecasting.
• Managed annual audits, taxation, GST, and corporate secretarial matters for the Group.
• Prepared and filed tax returns for the Group, liaising with Big 4 tax agents on compliance.
• Played a key role in the core ERP implementation team, ensuring seamless integration.
• Automated reports for detailed analysis using Jet Reports, pulling necessary data directly from the ERP for accurate and enhanced insights.
• Significant Achievements:
• Automated daily cash flow presentations using Power BI.
• Reduced consolidation time from 5 days to 2 days.
• Successfully implemented the SFRS 116 Leases accounting standard.
• Cleared all past tax queries with IRAS.

• Reported to the CFO and supervised a finance team across Singapore and overseas, managing accounting, treasury, and tax matters.
• Led finance operations in Malaysia and India, overseeing finance managers and ensuring alignment with corporate financial objectives.
• Supervised finance staff in Singapore, fostering collaboration and ensuring high performance in managing daily financial operations.
• Collaborated with external auditors, tax agencies, and government bodies on statutory reporting.
• Drove annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes, working closely with Business Unit (BU) leadership to align budgets and forecasts with strategic goals.
• Provided financial analysis and monthly/quarterly business management reporting, tracking KPIs to support business direction.
• Managed the audit process, ensuring compliance with all financial reporting requirements.
• Managed cash flow, monitoring overhead expenses to conform to budgetary constraints.
• Significant Achievements:
• Reduced monthly closing cycle by 3 days through refinement of existing closing procedures.
• Expanded responsibilities by successfully leading Malaysia entity’s finance team.
• Created and delivered training programs for project teams, enhancing their ability to manage project cash flow effectively.

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