As organisations in Singapore scale, the finance and ESG functions face growing pressure from rising regulatory expectations, increasing data complexity and the need for faster, more reliable reporting. 

Manual processes, stretched teams and fragmented workflows often create inefficiencies, control gaps and heightened compliance risk.

Our managed services provide reliable solutions that elevate efficiency, strengthen compliance and build organisational resilience. By combining specialist expertise in finance and ESG & sustainability reporting with disciplined processes and technology-enabled delivery, we help high‑performing organisations operate with confidence, clarity and continuity.

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Our managed services are designed for organisations that:

Our managed services are designed for organisations that:

Face increasing scrutiny
More audits, regulator queries and higher expectations for controls and evidence
Are scaling under resourcing constraints
Growth outpacing hiring, creating pressure on day‑to‑day finance delivery
Need to stabilise close and reporting
Faster month‑end cycles, cleaner reconciliations and more consistent management reporting
Are implementing new standards and disclosures
New requirements (e.g. ESG/climate or IFRS updates) that demand additional data, process changes and governance

    Finance managed services

    As businesses grow, finance teams are expected to deliver with greater accuracy, have faster turnaround, and stronger controls. 

    We bring together accounting expertise, disciplined processes, and an automation‑first delivery model to help you build a finance function that is efficient, compliant, and ready for scale.

    We act as an extension of your finance team, managing day‑to‑day operations, optimising processes, and embedding digital tools – so your leaders can stay focused on strategy and business performance.

    We can help you:

    • Reduce finance costs and manual workload
    • Improve accuracy, governance, and audit readiness
    • Gain real-time visibility into financial performance
    • Scale operations without increasing headcount
    • Modernise finance processes by leveraging automation

    How we support

    Accounts payable and accounts receivable outsourcing

    • Invoice processing, three-way matching, and vendor payment management
    • AP automation with Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and workflow tools
    • AR billing, cash application, and receivables tracking
    • Vendor and customer master data management
    • Financial close and reporting support

    Month-end close activities and reconciliations

    • Preparation of management accounts
    • Intercompany, consolidation, and audit support
    • Financial analysis and dashboard reporting
    • Record-to-report managed services

    General ledger maintenance

    • Fixed asset accounting
    • Accruals, prepayments, and journals
    • Finance automation and digital reporting

    Robotic Process Automation (RPA) for high-volume tasks

    • OCR-based invoice and document processing
    • Power BI dashboards for real-time financial insights
    • Data quality monitoring and workflow digitisation

    ESG & sustainability managed services

    Companies in Singapore are facing rising expectations for ESG disclosures, climate reporting and sustainability governance.

    We provide ongoing support to manage ESG data, reporting and governance as regulatory expectations evolve – helping you meet requirements without building a permanent ESG function, so that your team can stay focused on strategic sustainability goals.

    We can help you:

    • Strengthen compliance with SGX, ISSB, CDP, and global ESG standards
    • Enhance the credibility of sustainability and climate disclosures
    • Improve CDP scores through structured methodologies
    • Streamline and validate ESG and emissions data
    • Reduce internal workload for faster and more consistent reporting

    How we support

    Sustainability reporting services

    • Annual sustainability report drafting
    • ISSB (IFRS S1 & IFRS S2)-aligned reporting
    • GRI-aligned disclosures
    • SGX sustainability reporting requirements
    • TCFD and climate-related disclosures

    ESG data management and automation

    • ESG KPI tracking and dashboards
    • Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions data
    • Supplier ESG assessments and due diligence
    • Data governance and internal control frameworks
    • Automation tools for ESG data collection and validation

    ESG programme management

    • Materiality assessments and stakeholder engagement
    • ESG policies, processes, and governance structures
    • Evidence gathering and audit-readiness support
    • Quarterly and year-round sustainability reporting management

    CSRD / ESRS support for multinationals

    • Gap assessments and data mapping
    • Climate transition plan support
    • ESG risk and opportunity identification
    • Managed, ongoing CSRD reporting support

    Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) reporting and CDP score optimisation

    • CDP questionnaire preparation and submission
    • Gap assessment against CDP scoring methodology
    • Evidence collection and documentation support
    • Climate risk and opportunities mapping aligned with the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)
    • Data validation for emissions, energy, and environmental metrics
    • Strategy recommendations to improve future CDP scores
    • Year-round CDP guidance and managed reporting support

    In the funds space?

    Explore our specialised funds managed services — tailored compliance, governance and operational support to help you stay focused on growing your fund.

      Why Grant Thornton

      We know that every business is unique, so we work closely with you to understand your needs wherever you’re at. We tap on our past experience to bring you deep insights and tailor practical solutions that help you achieve your objectives.

      1.

      Best of local and global insights

      We bring finely tuned knowledge of Singapore’s regulatory environment, together with global expertise in major fund jurisdictions in the Grant Thornton network. With multidisciplinary specialists in ESG, climate, reporting, accounting and technology, we help you see the bigger picture so that you can make your next move with confidence.

      2.

      One team, every step of the way

      We operate as an extension of your team, with clear governance, SLAs and a regular review cadence – backed by senior Grant Thornton oversight and escalation, and Singapore-based leadership with scalable delivery – so you avoid juggling multiple providers and stay focused on what matters most.

      3.

      Tailored to fit your needs 

      We recognise that every organisation operates differently. Whether you’re an SME, listed company or a multinational group, we shape our approach around your operating model – giving you clarity and control as your business grows.

      4.

      We keep you moving forward

      By harnessing automation and modern reporting tools, we streamline operations, reduce manual efforts and enhance the quality of your insights – so you can stay ahead in an increasingly demanding environment.

      Contact us

      Chetan Hans

      Partner – Head of CFO Advisory
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      Gangesh Chawla

      Associate Director –  CFO Advisory
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      Hong Tin Wei

      Director – ESG and Sustainability Leader
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