Accountant/ German MNC / 5 Days Work

TRUST RECRUIT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Trust Recruit Pte. Ltd. is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to lead month-end closing, manage the general ledger, and ensure accurate financial reporting in a multinational environment.

The role requires SAP experience, strong Excel skills, and a CPA/CA/ACCA or equivalent, with 5–8 years of relevant experience and a degree in accounting or finance. You will coordinate tax filings, grants (EDB), and audits, and contribute to process improvements across the finance function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Professional accounting qualification (CPA, CA, ACCA, or equivalent) preferred.
• Minimum 5-8 years of relevant accounting and tax experience, preferably within a multinational company environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries and maintain the general ledger.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate reconciling items.
• Close monthly, quarterly, and yearly periods accurately and timely.
• Prepare financial schedules, reports, and supporting documentation for financial reporting purposes.
• Ensure timely tax filings including Corporate Income Tax and GST.
• Prepare documentation for EDB grants, including schedules and cost support.
• Coordinate and manage EDB grant audits and evidence submission.
• Manage fixed asset accounting including acquisition, valuation, capitalization and disposal.
• Support audits with schedules and documentation and respond to queries.
• Support SAP implementations and other accounting system enhancements.

Skills

Financial accounting

Taxation

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related discipline

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, maintain accurate accounting records, and ensure the integrity of the general ledger
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate and resolve reconciling items on a timely basis
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities
• Prepare financial schedules, management reports, and supporting documentation for financial reporting purposes
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation, submission, and compliance with all tax filing requirements, including Corporate Income Tax and Goods and Services Tax (GST)
• Prepare and maintain documentation for claims under Economic Development Board (EDB) grants, including claim schedules, cost support, reconciliations, and required declarations
• Coordinate and manage EDB grant audits, including the collection, validation, organization, and timely submission of evidence from relevant functions
• Manage the fixed asset accounting process, including identification, recording, valuation, capitalization, and disposal of fixed assets
• Support internal and external audits by preparing audit schedules, documentation, and responding to audit queries
• Support implementation and enhancement of accounting systems, including SAP, digitalization initiatives, and process improvement projects

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• Professional accounting qualification (CPA, CA, ACCA, or equivalent) preferred
• Minimum 5-8 years of relevant accounting and tax experience, preferably within a multinational company environment
• Strong knowledge of financial accounting, taxation, and financial reporting requirements
• Experience in month-end closing, general ledger management, and statutory compliance
• Familiarity with ERP systems (ideally hands-on experience with SAP), and advanced Microsoft Excel skills