Accountant

VITA GROWTH PARTNERS III PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial firm in Singapore is seeking an Accountant to join their dynamic finance team. This role is crucial for managing month-end closures, audit reporting, and ensuring compliance with accounting principles and regulations. Ideal candidates will have a strong foundation in accounting, a Bachelor’s degree, and a minimum of 5 years of experience. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of accounting or audit experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP/IFRS.
• Experience with Real Estate Investment Management and Construction sectors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Manage annual external audit process and liaise with auditors.
• Prepare monthly tax computations and manage GST returns.

Skills

Accounting principles

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Professional certification (e.g., CA, CPA, ACCA)

Tools

IFS accounting reporting system

Job description

Vita Partners is actively seeking a meticulous and highly skilled Accountant to join our dynamic finance team. This role is integral to our financial operations, with a specialisation in the monthly closing process and audit reporting.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in accounting principles and a proven track record of managing month-end closures efficiently and ensuring compliance through rigorous audit processes. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional looking to make a significant impact within a growing organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

Month-End Closing and Financial Reporting (50%):

• Lead and manage the full cycle of the month-end and year-end closing process, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements.

• Prepare and analyse financial information for journal entries, general ledger account reconciliations, and business transactions.

• Generate comprehensive financial reports, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, cashflow statement, reconcile the balance sheets schedules and detailed variance analysis against budgets and forecasts.

• Support accounting system implementation or improvements as necessary.

• Monitors and reviews accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness

• Communicate effectively with the various stakeholders and work well with the finance and operational teams.

Audit and Controls (35%):

• Act as the primary point of contact for and managing the annual external audit process, including the preparation of audit schedules and supporting documentation, financial statements and XBRL filings.

• Liaise effectively with internal and external auditors to facilitate a smooth audit process and ensure all queries are resolved promptly.

• Develop, implement, and maintain robust internal controls, policies, and procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance.

• Proactively review and recommend improvements to existing accounting systems, processes, and internal controls to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

• Ensure adherence to company policies, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)/International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

Tax and Compliance (15%):

• Prepare monthly current and deferred tax computations.

• Manage the preparation and submission of Goods and Services Tax (GST) returns and other tax filings.

• Collaborate with tax consultants and corporate secretaries to ensure all statutory and tax regulations are met in a timely manner.

• Ensure that all internal controls are adhered to in accordance with Group and local policies.

• Review internal controls, policies and systems on an ongoing basis and recommend improvements as necessary

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, and/ or Professional certification (e.g., CA, CPA, ACCA).

• Minimum of 5 years of accounting or audit experience.

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, standards, and regulations.

• Proficiency or familiarity with the IFS accounting reporting system is advantageous.

• In-depth understanding of general and transactional accounting processes, cost accounting, financial/ management reporting, tax submissions, dealing with auditors

• Prior experience with Real Estate Investment Management (including investment transactions) and Construction sectors preferable