Senior Accountant

About the role

A Senior Accountant is needed to manage full sets of accounts for three Singapore-based entities, lead month-end and year-end closing, handle GST and tax compliance, supervise a Finance Executive and support audits. The role also covers process improvement and ad hoc finance work.

Key responsibilities

• Manage full sets of accounts for three entities, including month-end and year-end closing, journal entries, accruals, prepayments and reconciliations
• Prepare monthly management accounts, financial reports and supporting schedules, and analyse financial variances
• Prepare and submit quarterly GST returns (GST F5) and coordinate with tax agents on corporate income tax and annual filings
• Manage intercompany transactions, reconciliations, loans, management fees and shared expenses, and prepare intercompany schedules for consolidation
• Supervise and coach the Finance Executive, reviewing entries, reconciliations and schedules
• Coordinate with external auditors, prepare audit schedules and documents, and ensure compliance with SFRS(I)
• Streamline accounting processes, maintain records and support accounting system improvements

Required profile

• 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
• Prior experience supervising or guiding junior accounting staff is preferred
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of Singapore Financial Reporting Standards and GST regulations
• Hands-on experience in month-end closing, GST reporting and intercompany reconciliations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; Xero experience is an advantage