Senior Accountant / Assistant Finance Manager

Position Overview

Assume responsibility for comprehensive financial closing, reporting, and adherence to statutory requirements for a Singapore-based organization. This role is ideal for a proactive accounting expert who thrives on collaborating with stakeholders to deliver precise and timely financial results.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes, ensuring financial results are delivered accurately and on time. Prepare monthly journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and other general ledger transactions. Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, identifying and resolving any discrepancies. Review bank reconciliations and significant balance sheet schedules (such as AP/AR schedules and other supporting ledgers) for correctness. Manage the fixed asset register, accounting for capital expenditures and depreciation. Monitor and account for Construction-in-Progress (CIP) projects, ensuring proper asset capitalization. Assist with inventory accounting, perform inventory reconciliations, and conduct related analysis. Review GST returns and aid in corporate tax computations and other tax-related submissions and payments. Collect, verify, and submit necessary financial and operational information to appropriate local authorities as needed. Prepare schedules and reports for internal stakeholders while supporting special projects as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related field. A professional accountancy qualification (e.g., CPA/CA or equivalent) is preferred. 3-8 years of relevant accounting experience in similar roles (GL, closing, reporting). Strong understanding of Singapore financial reporting standards and statutory/tax obligations (including GST). Experience with fixed assets and capital project accounting (including CIP) is a plus. Familiarity with internal control concepts and the ability to implement them in daily operations. Practical experience with ERP/accounting systems; knowledge of Sage 300 is beneficial. Excellent attention to detail, strong analytical capabilities, and the ability to work independently to adhere to closing deadlines.