Accountant GL - (Singapore & Saudi Arabia)

TALENT TRACE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TALENT TRACE PTE. LTD. is seeking an Accountant for its regional finance team in Singapore. You will manage accounting, audit and tax for Singapore and Saudi entities, report to the Assistant Manager, and drive improvements across the finance function.

The role offers regional exposure, ownership, and involvement in cross-border compliance and process enhancements. Prior multinational experience and a professional accounting qualification are preferred.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of accounting or finance experience.
• Knowledge of Singapore FRS/IFRS, GST and corporate tax.
• Experience with audit and tax compliance across multiple entities.
• Cross-border exposure, preferably involving the Middle East.
• Team leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare month-end closing entries for Singapore and Saudi entities.
• Review general ledger transactions for accuracy.
• Prepare audit schedules and support annual audit and financial statements.
• Assist with balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare tax computations for Singapore and Saudi entities.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns on time.
• Support transfer pricing documentation and intercompany transactions.
• Act as finance business partner to the Saudi subsidiary and ensure SOP compliance.
• Drive process improvements across the finance function.
• Handle ad-hoc tasks like management reports and regulatory submissions.

Skills

Accounting

Tax compliance

Audit

Regional exposure

SAP

MS Excel

MS Word

Education

Professional accounting qualification

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Accountant | Shipbuilding & Marine (Singapore)

Talent Trace is partnering with a well-established shipyard to find an Accountant for its regional finance team. You'll report to the Assistant Manager and look after accounting, audit and tax for the group's Singapore and Saudi Arabia entities. The role suits someone who wants regional exposure, more ownership, and a hand in improving how the finance function works.

What You'll Do

• Prepare month-end closing entries for the Singapore and Saudi entities, making sure they are accurate and complete


• Review general ledger transactions to confirm everything is properly recorded


• Prepare audit schedules and support the annual audit and financial statements for both entities


• Help with balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies promptly


• Prepare tax computations for the Singapore and Saudi entities


• Prepare and submit VAT returns accurately and on time


• Support transfer pricing documentation and intercompany transactions


• Act as a key finance business partner to the Saudi subsidiary, guiding its operations while keeping it compliant with SOPs, internal policies and the control framework


• Drive process improvements across the finance function


• Take on ad-hoc work such as management reports and regulatory submissions (e.g. government surveys)

What You'll Bring

• At least 3 to 5 years of accounting or finance experience, ideally in a regional or multinational setting


• Strong working knowledge of Singapore FRS/IFRS, GST and corporate tax


• Experience with audit and tax compliance across multiple entities


• Exposure to cross-border operations, preferably involving the Middle East


• Experience managing a team


• Proficiency in MS Excel and Word; SAP experience is an advantage


• A professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, CA or equivalent) is preferred

Who You Are

• Analytical, and good at solving problems


• A clear communicator who builds good working relationships


• Able to work independently and meet tight deadlines


• Proactive, and keen to improve processes


• Resilient, with a strong sense of responsibility and ownership