Senior Accountant - Real Estate Investment Firm

About the role

The firm manages over US$100bn in assets and operates in 30 countries, acting as a fiduciary to more than 950 pension funds and institutional investors worldwide. The Senior Accountant handles operational finance and corporate accounting across a portfolio of entities, reporting directly to the Finance Director and Finance Manager in the Singapore office.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly accounts, journal entries and supporting schedules.
• Prepare and submit quarterly reporting packs and presentations, including variance analysis.
• Review payments and billings, including inter-company activities and staff claims.
• Handle cash flow projections, fixed deposit management and bank account administration.
• Prepare and submit government financial statistical surveys and MAS regulatory returns.
• Liaise with auditors, corporate and GST tax agents and corporate secretarial agents, and manage the annual audit process including audited financial statements.
• Support Finance Managers with timely and accurate financial information and assist with ad hoc projects such as UAT and new system implementations.

Required profile

• Degree in Accountancy, diploma or equivalent with at least 8 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to handle a full set of accounts.
• Collaborative, proactive and detail-oriented, with strong problem-solving, time management and organisational skills.
• Applicants with both audit and commercial experience are highly preferred.

Required skills

• Hands-on experience with accounting software, preferably NetSuite.