Accountant - Finance and Tax Support (6-Month Contract)

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

Job summary

A financial services firm in Singapore is seeking a Temporary Accountant to support their Finance Team. The role involves managing financial data, assisting with tax compliance and audits, and collaborating with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Accounting or Finance and 3–4 years of relevant experience. Strong organisational skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel are essential. This position is critical for maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of experience in accounting, tax compliance, or audit.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting and basic tax principles.
• Proficient in handling and analyzing information systematically.

Responsibilities

• Collate and organise financial and tax documents.
• Compile financial data for tax compliance and audits.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders for data verification.

Skills

Accounting

Tax Compliance

Data Management

Team Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

Degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SharePoint

Globe3 accounting software

Job description

The Temporary Accountant will provide hands-on support to the Finance Team. This role encompasses a range of accounting and data management responsibilities, ensuring that financial and tax-related information is complete, accurate, and systematically organised to support compliance, reporting, and tax audit readiness.

Responsibilities

Data Management and Documentation

• Collate and organise financial and tax documents from internal systems and stakeholders.
• File and maintain documentation in SharePoint in a clear, logical, and easily retrievable structure.
• Ensure completeness and consistency of data for tax audit, liquidation, or compliance purposes.

Tax Support

• Compile and provide financial data to external tax advisors, including assisting in reconciliations and analysis of financial data for tax compliance, tax health checks or tax audit.
• Coordinate with tax agents to clarify documentation or queries.
• Support projects such as entity liquidation, tax health checks, or tax audit.
• Maintain proper records of tax filings, correspondences, and supporting documentation.

Stakeholder and Advisor Liaison

• Work closely with internal teams (Tax, Finance, Legal, Operations) to gather and verify required information.
• Liaise with external tax advisors on deliverables and deadlines.
• Track progress and provide regular status updates.

Other support

• Provide ad hoc support for finance and tax initiatives as required.

Requirements

• Degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 3–4 years of experience in accounting, tax compliance, or audit.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting and basic tax principles.
• Logical, organised and systematic in handling and analysing available information/data.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and SharePoint (good to be familiar with Globe3 accounting software but not mandatory).
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Good communication and teamwork skills, with ability to work independently under minimal supervision.