Accountant

PLP Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

PLP Group is seeking an experienced Accountant to strengthen our Finance team in Singapore. The role reports to the Senior Finance Manager and focuses on accurate recording of financial transactions, monthly and annual close, and statutory tax matters.

You will liaise with auditors and tax consultants as needed and contribute to process improvements. The ideal candidate has a 2–3+ year background in financial accounting, strong knowledge of accounting standards, and a proactive, team-oriented

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Finance or Accounting from an accredited institution.
• CA/CPA/ACCA qualification is a plus.
• 2–3+ years hands-on experience in financial accounting duties.
• Strong foundation in double-entry accounting.
• Basic understanding of corporate income tax and VAT.
• Professional fluency in written and spoken English.
• Proficiency in MS Office for data analysis and presentations.
• Team player with cross-functional collaboration.
• Nice-to-haves: experience in Oracle Netsuite.

Responsibilities

• Accurate and complete recording of expenses, revenues, and balance sheet accounts.
• Coordinate accruals for expenses not invoiced in the relevant periods.
• Record intercompany transactions per transfer pricing policies.
• Lead month-end close and full bookkeeping for entities.
• Prepare monthly tax computations compliant with local tax regulations.
• Support audits, tax filings, and process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Double-entry accounting

MS Excel

Attention to detail

Team player

English proficiency

Education

Diploma or degree in Finance or Accounting

CA/CPA/ACCA (or equivalent)

Tools

Oracle Netsuite Accounting System

Job description

We are looking for a talented and experienced finance professional to join our expanding Finance team as an Accountant. You will report to the Senior Finance Manager and collaborate with other team members to ensure complete and accurate recording of financial transactions in accordance with the relevant accounting standards. You will play a key role in monthly and annual financial reporting and close activities, managing entity-level statutory requirements, handling financial audits, as well as taking ownership of corporate taxation matters. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, are a team player, and have an excellent ability to prioritize individual and team objectives, we’d love to meet you!

What you’ll do (responsibilities)

• Accurate and complete recording of expenses, revenues, and balance sheet accounts: Work collaboratively with the Finance Operations team to ensure all vendors’ invoices are recorded accurately and completely, and correctly classified in accounting system
• Coordinate with the Payables team and other stakeholders to ensure all incurred expenses not invoiced are accrued for in the relevant reporting periods
• Recording of intercompany transactions in accordance with the Group’s transfer pricing policies
• Reporting and analysis: Drive the month-end close activities and full bookkeeping for entities, including preparing and posting journal entries for relevant business transactions such as—but not limited to—preparation of monthly tax computation in compliance with local tax regulations, intercompany recharges, etc.
• Review and/or prepare profit and loss and balance sheet schedules and reconciliations, including—but not limited to—intercompany reconciliations, accruals & prepayment listings, and preparation of other ad hoc and/or recurring analyses
• Produce monthly financial analysis and reporting packages in accordance with group reporting requirements
• Statutory reporting: Accountable for managing VAT/GST submissions, local audits, finalize local financial statements, corporate tax filing and any other related responsibilities
• Others: Propose and/or support process improvement initiatives/enhancements, finance system implementations etc
• Ensure consistent application of accounting policies in alignment with Group policies, practice and procedures
• Assist in fulfilling other audit and/or tax requirements through coordination with external auditors and/or tax consultants if required
• Assist in other ad hoc tasks and projects

What you’ll need to succeed (qualifications)

• Diploma or degree holder in Finance or Accounting from accredited institution
• CA/CPA/ACCA (or equivalent) qualification is a plus
• 2 to 3+ years hands-on experience in handling wide range of financial accounting duties/functions (or equivalent)
• Strong foundation in basic accounting, double entries
• Basic understanding of corporate income tax, value-added tax, etc
• Professional fluency in written and spoken English
• Proficiency in MS Office (or equivalent), for data analysis and presentations
• A team player, able to build good relationships and work cross functionally
• Adaptable and independent with strong attention to detail
• Willingness to learn
• Nice-to-haves
• Experience in Oracle Netsuite Accounting System