Senior Accountant - Singapore Desk (KL Based)

Nextbeat Singapore Pte. Ltd.; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 61,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Nextbeat Singapore Pte. Ltd. in Kuala Lumpur is expanding its accounting practice to support its Singapore team. The role is open exclusively to Malaysian candidates, offering exposure to Singapore accounting, tax and compliance for an international client base.

Based in Kuala Lumpur with a hybrid arrangement, the position involves full-set accounts for Singapore clients, monthly and year-end reporting, tax computations and GST returns, with training provided.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance or related field with 4–5 years of full-set accounting experience.
• Hands-on experience with Xero and MYOB is essential; exposure to other platforms is advantageous.
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency with MS Office; fluent English written and spoken.
• Malaysian citizens or those with right to work in Malaysia; no work sponsorship available.
• Immediate availability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare full sets of accounts for Singapore-incorporated clients and reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly management accounts and year-end reporting per Singapore FRS/SFRS(I).
• Assist with audit schedules and respond to auditor queries under Singapore team direction.
• Draft Singapore corporate tax computations and GST returns; training provided.
• Maintain client records across platforms and support onboarding/data migration to Xero.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Attention to detail

Time management

English communication

Education

Accounting degree or diploma

Tools

Xero

MYOB

SQL Accounting

AutoCount

Microsoft Dynamics

Odoo

SAP

Job description

Monthly Salary: UP to $6,000 MYR (Negotiable)

Working hours: Monday to Friday, Office Hours

Our client is expanding its Accounting practice with a Kuala Lumpur-based position supporting its Singapore team. This position is open exclusively to Malaysian candidates. The incumbent will support the team and build familiarity with Singapore’s accounting and tax requirements.

Kuala Lumpur based, hybrid working arrangement

5 day working week

Direct exposure to Singapore accounting, tax and compliance work across an international client base.

Professional training and development.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Prepare full sets of accounts for Singapore-incorporated clients, bookkeeping, bank and balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting schedules, for review by the Singapore team.

Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts and year-end financial reporting packs in accordance with Singapore FRS / SFRS(I).

Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation and assist in responding to auditor queries under the direction of the Singapore team.

Prepare draft Singapore corporate tax computations and GST returns under supervision. Full training will be provided; prior Singapore tax knowledge is not required at entry.

Maintain client accounting records across multiple platforms and support client onboarding and data migration onto Xero.

Support the Singapore team on ad-hoc client deliverables, reconciliations and reporting requests.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline, with a minimum of 4–5 years of full-set accounting experience.

Hands-on, current experience with Xero and MYOB is essential. Exposure to additional accounting platforms such as SQL Accounting, AutoCount, Microsoft Dynamics, Odoo or SAP is strongly advantageous, as is the ability to pick up systems quickly.

Sound knowledge of bookkeeping procedures, double-entry discipline and financial reporting standards.

Strong Microsoft Excel skills and working proficiency with Microsoft Office and Outlook.

Fluent written and spoken English, sufficient to correspond directly with colleagues and clients in Singapore.

Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines across several clients.

Ability to handle confidential client information with strict discretion and in line with applicable data protection requirements.

Malaysian citizens or candidates holding a valid right to work in Malaysia. Work permit sponsorship is not available for this role.

Immediate availability is preferred

Nextbeat Singapore Pte. Ltd.
EA License Number: 22C1267
EA Personnel No: R22110252