Accountant

Jafco Investment (Asia Pacific) Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A Fund Management Company in Singapore is seeking a quality support person for its Finance and Admin department. The role involves supervising accounting and administrative tasks, cashflow monitoring, and preparing reports. Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in public accounting, a diploma or degree in accountancy, and strong knowledge of FRS/IFRS. Bilingual communication in English and Chinese is required. This is a pivotal role with responsibilities that could expand based on candidate capabilities.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of work experience in a public accounting firm or MNC environment.
• Strong understanding of FRS/IFRS requirements and Companies Act.
• Experience with MAS compliance in the fund management industry.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and prepare the accounting, finance, and administrative matters.
• Cashflow monitoring and liaise with banks for account-related tasks.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reporting to the corporate office.

Skills

Accounting standards knowledge

Communication (English and Chinese)

Multi-tasking

Ability to work independently

Education

Diploma/Degree in Accountancy or ACCA

Job description

We are an established Fund Management Company incorporated in Singapore but with presence in APAC, focusing on high growth technology-related companies in their early to growth-stage. Currently, the group has offices in Singapore, Taipei, Beijing and Shanghai. Currently, it has more than US$550 million funds under management and has invested in over 500 companies and divested more than 450 companies of which more than 115 have been publicly listed.

The Singapore headquarter, which is regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore and holds a CMS licence in Fund Management, is looking for a quality support person to join a team in the Finance and Admin department to assist in the corporate accounting and administration for the Company. This person will report directly to the Head of Finance & Admin.

Job Description

• Supervise/Review/Prepare the accounting, finance and administrative matters of the Singapore and overseas entities
• Cashflow monitoring and liaise with Bank for account opening, placement, etc.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reporting to corporate office, including consolidation
• Prepare and manage Group Budgeting
• Coordinate and handle internal and external audit, taxation, company secretarial matters
• Compliance with corporate governance, tax and regulatory (MAS) requirements
• Corporate affairs and administrative matters and liaise with related service providers
• The job scope may be expanded depending on the caliber of the candidate

Requirements

• Diploma/Degree in accountancy, ACCA or its equivalent.
• About 3-5 years of work experience in a public accounting firm or MNC environment, preferably with work experience in a fund management or related industry, audit or otherwise.
• Strong in FRS/IFRS requirements and Companies Act
• Experience with MAS compliance in a fund management industry will be a plus.
• Exposure in Asia Pacific in accounting and tax is an advantage.
• Ability to multi-task, reliable and dependable, with high sense of responsibility in meeting deadlines reporting.
• A fast learner with the ability to work effectively, both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate in both written and oral form (both in English and Chinese) to all levels of the Company.