Job Responsibilities
1. Full Sets of Accounts & Financial Reporting
- Manage full sets of accounts for three Singapore-based entities, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Lead month-end and year-end closing activities, including preparation and review of journal entries, accruals, prepayments and reconciliations.
- Prepare monthly management accounts, financial reports and supporting schedules.
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
- Analyse financial variances and provide explanations for significant fluctuations.
2. GST & Tax Compliance
- Prepare and submit quarterly GST returns (GST F5) and ensure compliance with IRAS requirements.
- Perform GST reconciliations and ensure accurate GST treatment of transactions.
- Coordinate with tax agents on corporate income tax computations and annual tax filings.
3. Intercompany Accounting
- Manage intercompany transactions and reconciliations across group entities.
- Coordinate with related entities to resolve intercompany discrepancies.
- Ensure proper accounting treatment of intercompany loans, management fees and shared expenses.
- Prepare intercompany schedules for group reporting and consolidation purposes.
4. Team Supervision & Development
- Supervise and coach Finance Executive in daily accounting operations.
- Review accounting entries, reconciliations and supporting schedules prepared by the Finance Executive.
- Provide guidance and training to improve accounting accuracy and operational efficiency.
- Ensure timely completion of assigned accounting tasks.
5. Audit & Compliance
- Coordinate with external auditors and prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation.
- Address audit queries and assist in the preparation of statutory financial statements.
- Ensure compliance with Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS(I)) and statutory requirements.
6. Process Improvement
- Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and strengthen internal controls.
- Maintain proper accounting records and documentation.
- Support accounting system enhancements and improvements.
- Perform other ad hoc finance-related duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
- Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in a commercial environment.
- Proven experience handling full sets of accounts independently, preferably for multiple entities.
- Strong knowledge of Singapore Financial Reporting Standards and GST regulations.
- Hands-on experience in month-end closing, GST reporting and intercompany reconciliations.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with Xero is an advantage.
- Prior experience supervising or guiding junior accounting staff is preferred.
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Independent, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.