Accountant

RSM STONE FOREST ACCOUNTSERVE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A finance and accounting firm in Singapore is seeking a proactive Accountant to manage the full spectrum of accounting and financial reporting for investment holding entities and trading operations. The role involves handling audits, financial compliance, and requires strong technical accounting skills along with experience in trading and investments. Ideal candidates have at least 3 years of relevant experience, a degree in Accounting, and proficiency in IFRS.

Qualifications

• Big 4 audit experience is preferred.
• 3 years of relevant experience required.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Handle full set of accounts for investment holding entities.
• Responsible for booking all paper trade transactions.
• Lead the year-end audit process for entities.
• Preparation of corporate tax computation and reporting.
• Assist in ad hoc projects, including system enhancements.

Skills

Proficiency in accounting systems

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Accounting

CA/CPA/ACCA qualifications

Tools

Excel

Excel

Job description

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Accountant to join our Finance team. This role will be responsible for the full spectrum of accounting and financial reporting for several investment holding entities, as well as supporting critical financial processes for our main trading entity. The ideal candidate will have strong technical accounting skills, ability to manage audit processes, and a solid grasp of accounting for trading operations and investment holding entities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Full Set Accounts – Investment Holding Companies

• Handle full set of accounts for several investment holding entities, including:
• Daily bookkeeping of transactions
• Manage monthly financial close process and preparation of schedules for analysis
• Ensuring accuracy and completeness of all journal entries
• Review and reconciliation of key balance sheet and P&L accounts.
• Preparation of consolidated financial statements as required, and review of reporting packages submitted by subsidiaries to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Group accounting policies and IFRS.

2. Trading Entity

• Responsible for the accurate and timely booking of all paper trade transactions for the main trading entity including:
• Futures, options, swaps across various commodities
• Posting and reconciliation of margin calls and returns with brokers
• Monthly reconciliation of hedge positions with trading and risk management systems.
• Booking of all non-cargo trade invoices, ensuring correct classification, timing, and alignment with contractual terms.
• Posting and reconciliation of all trade-related bank transactions, including loans, payments, receipts and finance costs.

3. Audit, Financial Reporting and Tax Compliance

• Lead the year-end audit process for investment holding entities
• Preparation and submission of quarterly and annual financial reporting packages for companies assigned.
• Preparation of all necessary audit schedules and liaise with external auditors
• Preparation of Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) models for subsidiaries and associates as part of annual impairment assessment process including analysis of subsidiary performance, key assumptions and discount rate and ensuring compliance with IFRS.
• Analysis of periodical results and presentation to management when required.
• Preparation of corporate tax computation, GST and withholding tax reporting as necessary
• Liaise with external tax consultants and ensure compliance with local and group tax requirements as necessary.

4. Additional Responsibilities

Assist in ad hoc projects and work, including system enhancements and process automation.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting; CA/CPA/ACCA qualifications is preferred
• Big 4 audit experience is preferred
• 3 years+ relevant experience
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting
• Proficiency in accounting systems and Excel
• High attention to detail, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in fast-paced environment