Associate - Client Accounting

About the role

Ocorian, a fund services provider serving asset managers, financial institutions, corporates, high-net-worth individuals and family offices, is hiring an Associate for Client Accounting in Singapore. Working closely with the Senior Manager, Manager and Assistant Manager, you will deliver high-quality accounting services to a diverse portfolio of clients, taking ownership of client deliverables and building strong client relationships. The role covers accounting, GST, corporate tax and payroll services, and supports operational excellence and continuous process improvement. The position is hybrid.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and deliver accounting, payroll, GST, corporate tax and XBRL compliance requirements accurately, efficiently and within statutory deadlines.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual management accounts and financial statements in line with Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS) and other applicable frameworks.
• Support onboarding of new clients by coordinating the transfer of accounting, tax, GST and payroll records.
• Build relationships with clients, auditors and internal stakeholders and respond to queries professionally and promptly.
• Assist with audits by preparing supporting documentation and liaising with auditors.
• Work with the team to monitor performance and support operational targets, and identify opportunities to improve processes.
• Support the wider team with ad hoc assignments and projects.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.
• Currently pursuing a professional qualification such as ACCA or ISCA is an advantage.
• 1 to 2 years' experience in client accounting or a similar role, ideally in business services, corporate services or advisory.
• Good understanding of SFRS, ACRA, MOM, CPF and relevant tax regulations.
• Experience preparing financial statements for trust structures and related entities is beneficial.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Experience with accounting software such as Xero, Navision or QuickBooks.
• Analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication with a client-focused approach.