Accountant

Hawksford; Hinoba-an; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawksford seeks an experienced accounting and payroll professional to support Singapore clients from the Philippines. The role emphasizes accuracy, efficiency, and strong client service in delivering financial statements, payroll, tax compliance and regulatory reporting.

You will prepare financial statements under SFRS, manage monthly/quarterly/yearly bookkeeping, perform reconciliations, and assist with audits while maintaining high standards of compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in Singapore financial statements and statutory reporting.
• Familiarity with SFRS/IFRS where applicable.
• Detail-oriented with strong numerical acumen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare full sets of financial statements in accordance with SFRS under senior review.
• Handle monthly, quarterly and annual bookkeeping for Singapore entities.
• Perform bank reconciliations, balance sheet schedules and basic variance analysis.
• Prepare management accounts and XBRL filings for review.
• Assist with audits and statutory reporting including GST and withholding tax.

Skills

Accounting

Payroll

Tax compliance

SG regulatory knowledge

Job description

To support the delivery of accounting, payroll, tax, and compliance services for Singapore clients while maintaining high standards of accuracy, efficiency, and client service.

Prepare full sets of financial statements in accordance with Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS), under senior review.

Handle monthly, quarterly, and annual bookkeeping for Singapore entities.

Month-end and year-end closing activities.

Perform bank reconciliations, balance sheet schedules, and basic variance analysis.

Prepare Monthly and Annual Management Accounts, including:

• Balance Sheet

Prepare management accounts and posting adjustment entries as instructed.

Prepare XBRL filings for review and submission.

Assist preparation of consolidated management accounts and financial statements.

Accounting for investment holding companies.

Dividend calculations and supporting schedules.

Prepare interest amortization schedules for long-term loans.

Accounting for FRS 116 (Leases).

Process supplier payments through banking platforms.

Assist with statutory audits and provide supporting documentation.

2. Tax, Compliance & Statutory Reporting

Prepare withholding tax filings and supporting schedules for review.

Prepare and submit GST returns, including reconciliations and compliance checks.

Support compliance with statutory requirements, including:

• ACRA
• IRAS
• CPF Board
• Other relevant regulatory authorities.

Assist with audits by preparing audit schedules and responding to audit queries.

Support OED submissions and other statutory filings.

3. Payroll & Employee Tax Compliance

Process Singapore payroll accurately and on time under established procedures.

Prepare payroll reconciliations and statutory schedules.

• CPF contributions and submissions.
• Skills Development Levy (SDL) calculations and payments.
• GLP calculation and application.

Prepare annual employee tax filings, including:

• IR21
• IR8A
• IR8S
• Appendix 8A / 8B

4. Client & Stakeholder Support

Support Senior Accountants in managing assigned Singapore clients.

Participate in client calls and discussions when required.

Communicate accounting, payroll, and tax matters clearly and professionally.

Liaise with:

• Internal accounting and management teams.
• External auditors and tax agents.

Escalate issues, risks, and discrepancies to seniors or managers in a timely manner.

Ensure deadlines and service standards are met.

5. Quality Control

Ensure work performed complies with firm policies and Singapore regulatory standards.

Follow internal checklists, templates, and standard operating procedures.

Identify process improvement opportunities and raise suggestions to seniors.

Support knowledge sharing and on-the-job learning within the team.