Accountant, Corporate Finance

NTUC’s e2i (Employment & Employability Institute); Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NTUC’s e2i (Employment & Employability Institute) in Singapore seeks an experienced finance professional to manage General Ledger, bank reconciliation, and tax processes. You will lead month-end close, prepare financial reporting, and coordinate audits with internal and external teams, while driving governance improvements.

The role requires at least five years of relevant experience, preferably in a public sector environment, and hands-on SAP S/4HANA knowledge.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accountancy or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in a public sector environment.
• Hands-on exposure in General Ledger, audit, bank reconciliation, GST, and corporate tax.
• Knowledge and hands-on experience in SAP S/4HANA preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounting and financial reporting standards.
• Comfortable navigating governance and administrative processes with a pragmatic compliance approach.
• Excellent analytical, communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong time management and ability to multi-task under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate General Ledger accounts, including journals, accruals, provisions, and reclassifications.
• Perform month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end closing activities per standards and timelines.
• Ensure audit trails for GL entries and adjustments.
• Conduct regular bank reconciliations and resolve reconciling items.
• Monitor bank balances and cash movements; post bank‑related transactions accurately.
• Prepare and maintain bank mandates and governance documentation.
• Coordinate approvals for bank mandates within delegated authority.
• Liaise with banks and stakeholders on bank account matters.
• Prepare quarterly and annual financial reports and management/board presentations.
• Support statutory reporting and audits with schedules and workings.
• Support GST and corporate tax submissions, schedules, and analyses.
• Liaise with tax agents, auditors, and internal stakeholders on tax matters.
• Support tax audits and information requests from authorities.
• Independently manage statutory audits and respond to audit queries.
• Assist in drafting and updating finance policies and procedures.
• Support SAP S/4HANA system enhancements and finance process improvements.
• Strengthen internal controls in GL and bank processes.
• Provide accounting guidance to internal teams and support knowledge sharing.

Skills

General Ledger

Bank Reconciliation

Financial Analysis

Governance & Compliance

Stakeholder Engagement

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Degree in Accountancy

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

General Ledger and Month‑End Closing

• Maintain accurate and complete General Ledger accounts, including review of journals, accruals, provisions, and reclassifications.
• Perform timely month‑end, quarter‑end, and financial year‑end closing activities in accordance with accounting standards and internal timelines.
• Ensure proper documentation and audit trail for all GL entries and adjustments.

Bank and Cash Management

• Perform regular bank reconciliations and resolve reconciling items on a timely basis.
• Monitor bank balances, cash movements, and ensure accurate posting of bank‑related transactions.
• Prepare and maintain bank mandates, including documentation for account opening, closure, changes to signatories, and mandate updates. Maintain proper records and documentation of approved bank mandates for audit and compliance purposes.
• Coordinate internal approval workflows for bank mandates and ensure submissions are completed in accordance with delegated authority and governance requirements.
• Liaise with banks and stakeholders on bank account administration, signatories, bank mandate and operational matters.

Financial Reporting and Analysis

• Prepare quarterly and annual financial reports and presentation slides for Management and Board, including variance analysis and explanatory notes.
• Support preparation of schedules and workings for statutory reporting and audits.

GST and Corporate Tax

• Support the review and timely submission of GST and corporate tax returns, ensuring compliance with prevailing regulations and internal policies.
• Maintain GST schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for audit and regulatory review.
• Manage corporate tax computations, including preparation of tax schedules and supporting analysis.
• Liaise with tax agents, auditors, and internal stakeholders on GST and corporate tax matters, including queries and reviews.
• Support tax audits, reviews, and information requests from authorities, ensuring accuracy and completeness of submissions.

Audit and Compliance

• Independently manage and coordinate statutory audits, ensuring timely completion and compliance with audit requirements.
• Support internal and external financial audit requests, including preparation of audit schedules and responses to audit queries.
• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and updating finance policies and procedures to ensure compliance and operational clarity.

Systems and Process Improvement

• Support system enhancements, IT‑related projects, and finance process improvements, including SAP S/4HANA initiatives.
• Strengthen internal controls and improve efficiency in GL and bank processes.

Stakeholder Management and Team Support

• Liaise with internal departments and external parties to provide accounting advice and operational support.
• Provide guidance and knowledge sharing to team members where required.

Requirements

• Degree in Accountancy or equivalent accounting qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, preferably within a public sector environment.
• Hands‑on exposure in areas of General Ledger, audit, bank reconciliation, GST, and corporate tax.
• Knowledge and hands on experience in SAP S/4 accounting system is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounting and financial reporting standards.
• Comfortable navigating structured governance and administrative processes, with a pragmatic approach to compliance and a clear focus on delivering outcomes.
• Positive and resourceful individual with strong active listening skills to gather information and anticipate next steps.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills and possess strong attention to details and financial acumen.
• Excellent analytical, communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to multi‑task, prioritise, and deliver accurate work under tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Good written communication skills, with attention to detail and clarity.
• Demonstrated commitment to integrity, ethics, and professionalism in all aspects of work.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint.

Designation and salary will be commensurate with experience.

We will only contact shortlisted candidates.