Accountant (F&B)

Private Advertiser; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business in Singapore is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance. You will manage accounts, prepare GST returns, and collaborate with teams to provide financial insights. The ideal candidate has a degree in Accountancy, at least 3 years of relevant experience, and is proficient in QuickBooks and Excel. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for success in this role, offering an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accountancy or a Qualified Accountant (ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent professional certification.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience; prior experience in the F&B industry is an added advantage.
• Proficient in QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel; experience with data visualization tools is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full set of accounts, including preparation of audit schedules.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting activities and ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored financial insights.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Financial analysis

Education

Degree in Accountancy or equivalent certification

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Data visualization tools

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage the full set of accounts, including preparation of audit schedules and financial statements.

• Perform consolidation of group accounts and ensure accurate and timely reporting.

• Review subsidiaries’ management accounts to ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.

• Handle month-end and year-end closing activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and audit schedules.

• Perform eliminations of intra-group transactions and provisions at the group level.

• Conduct month-end reviews and ensure financial accuracy across the Group.

Tax & Compliance

• Prepare and submit quarterly GST returns and monthly WHT filings in a timely manner.

• Ensure adherence to statutory requirements, regulatory reporting, and internal controls.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis

• Lead budgeting and forecasting activities, including variance analysis to support strategic decisions and cost optimization.

• Monitor and forecast cash flow to ensure adequate liquidity and efficient working capital management.

• Analyze key financial and operational metrics to support business insights and decision making.

• Generate regular financial reports and dashboards with actionable recommendations for various departments.

• Monitor departmental KPIs and highlight gaps, risks, or improvement opportunities.

Business Partnering & Process Improvement

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and deliver tailored financial insights.

• Assist in developing standardized processes, analytical models, and automated reporting tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

• Provide supervision, guidance, and training to team members to support departmental capability building.

• Undertake ad hoc projects and provide support to the Group Accounting team on finance related matters.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accountancy or a Qualified Accountant (ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent professional certification.

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience; prior experience in the F&B industry is an added advantage.

• Proficient in QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel; experience with data visualization tools is an advantage.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to communicate findings clearly.

• Able to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

• work within short notice will be an advantage.