Accountant

JCDecaux Singapore Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advertising company in Singapore is seeking a proactive Accountant to take ownership of financial processes. The successful candidate will handle end-to-end accounting cycles, including financial reporting and compliance with local regulations. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in Accountancy or Finance and 5-8 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Excel is required, with experience in BI tools a plus. This role demands meticulousness and the ability to manage deadlines effectively.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of relevant working experience in a commercial environment.
• Experience with full set of accounts.
• Knowledge of IFRS or SFRS.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full set of accounts for the Singapore entity.
• Ensure accurate month-end and year-end closing.
• Coordinate annual external audits and statutory filings.
• Assist with cash flow planning and treasury reporting.
• Validate monthly staff expense claims.

Skills

Strong knowledge of accounting policies and procedures

Proficiency in SAP

Microsoft Excel

Analytical skills

Ability to manage multiple deadlines

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Finance, or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

We are looking for a proactive and experienced Accountant to take full ownership of the Singapore entity's financial processes. The accountant is responsible for the end-to-end finance and accounting cycle for the Singapore entity, ensuring accurate, timely reporting and strong governance.

The role reports to the Senior Finance Manager and works closely with the Finance Director and cross-functional teams. It is suited for someone with 5–8 years of experience who can work independently, take ownership, and drive process efficiency.

Key Accountabilities

Financial Closing and Reporting

• Manage the full set of accounts (GL, AR, AP, Fixed Assets) for the Singapore entity.
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end closing in compliance with FRS and local regulations, including completion of corporate reporting packages in line with the corporate planning calendar.
• Review local management reports (manual and system-generated) for completeness and consistency, proactively investigate and resolve variances before submission.
• Prepare monthly management financial reports, including P&L, balance sheet, variance analysis and detailed Opex reports for review by the Senior Finance Manager and Finance Director.

Audit, Tax, and Compliance

• Coordinate and manage the annual external audit and revenue certification, serving as the primary liaison with external auditors and preparing supporting documentation.
• Prepare and submit statutory filings (e.g. GST, withholding tax) accurately and within deadlines, ensuring full compliance with IRAS and local regulations.
• Work with tax agents by preparing information and responding to tax queries to support timely finalisation of corporate tax computation and filing.
• Support internal audits by providing required documentation, implementing recommendations, and ensuring that internal control gaps are addressed promptly.

Treasury and Payables / Procurement

• Assist with monthly cash flow planning, treasury reporting and forecasting.
• Handle inter-company and third-party recharges and reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timely settlement.
• Process purchase requisitions and supplier invoices in line with internal SLAs and payment cycles.

Expense Claims, Capex & Stock Management

• Validate monthly staff expense claims and prepare summary reports to Management and HR within the defined timelines.
• Track and reconcile Capex spending with project teams, ensuring proper Opex/Capex classification and alignment with budget.
• Conduct and support half-yearly physical stock takes at the warehouse and ensures proper reconciliation between physical and book records.

Governance, Process Improvement & Support

• Maintain proper documentation and ensure strong adherence to internal controls and regional guidelines; always ensure finance processes and documentation support for audit readiness.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate finance processes.
• Support ad hoc tasks and projects as assigned.

Essential Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Finance, or equivalent professional qualification.
• 5-8 years of relevant working experience, preferably handling the full set of accounts within a fast-paced commercial environment.
• Strong knowledge of accounting policies and procedures established pursuant to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) or Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS).
• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Excel. Experience with BI tools (eg. Power BI) is an advantage.
• Meticulous, analytical, highly organized, and able to manage multiple deadlines.
• Able to work independently with a strong sense of ownership, while also being a collaborative team player.

Desirable Skills/ Knowledge

• Ability to work effectively as a Business Partner with non-finance stakeholders (e.g., Sales or Operations) to resolve issues.
• Prior experience as the primary point of contact for an external statutory audit, demonstrating the ability to handle audit queries independently and efficiently.