Accountant

ATOP FIBEROPTICS SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ATOP FIBEROPTICS SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. is seeking an Accountant to join our finance team in Singapore. You will maintain financial records, assist with audits, manage tax filings, and prepare comprehensive financial reports to support strategic decisions.

The role requires strong accounting principles, high attention to detail, and collaboration across departments. Proficiency in Excel and major accounting software, IFRS/GAAP knowledge, and 2–4 years of relevant experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2–4 years in corporate or public accounting; audit firm background preferred.
• Advanced Excel and major accounting software experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and support audits with documentation and schedules.
• Compute and file local tax returns and maintain tax provisions.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Manage full-set bookkeeping including GL, reconciliations, and journals.

Skills

Excel

Accounting software

IFRS/GAAP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA/CA/ACCA candidate preferred

Tools

MS Dynamics

Job description

Job Overview: We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Accountant to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with statutory and internal audits, managing tax filings, and preparing comprehensive financial reports. This role requires strong proficiency in accounting principles, high attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.

Key Responsibilities

Audit Assistance

• Prepare and organize supporting documentation, schedules, and trial balances for interim and year-end internal and external audits.
• Liaise with external auditors to provide requested records and resolve queries promptly.
• Review internal controls and financial processes to ensure compliance with company policies and relevant accounting standards (e.g., IFRS/GAAP).

Tax Filing

• Compile, compute, and prepare local tax returns (e.g., corporate income tax, GST/VAT, withholding taxes) in compliance with regulatory deadlines.
• Maintain accurate schedules for deferred taxes, tax provisions, and depreciation.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes in tax laws to ensure organizational compliance and minimize tax risks.

Report Preparation

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports.
• Perform variance analyses, comparing actual financial performance against budgets and forecasts to identify financial anomalies or trends.
• Generate ad-hoc financial reports and management dashboards as requested by leadership.

General Accounting Operations

• Manage full-set bookkeeping, including general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations (bank, accounts receivable, and accounts payable), and journal entries.
• Support accounts payable and receivable workflows to ensure accurate cash flow tracking.

Qualifications & Skills

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Professional certification (e.g., CPA, CA, ACCA) or active progress toward certification is preferred.

Experience

• 2 to 4 years of hands-on corporate accounting or public accounting experience, audit firm background will be advantage

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with major accounting software (e.g., Ms dynamic).

Competencies

• Strong working knowledge of tax regulations, statutory reporting requirements, and auditing practices. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and time-management skills.