Accountant (Multi-Branch Childcare Group – Full Set for 3 Centres)

ICHILD COMPANY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing preschool operator in Singapore is seeking a hands-on full-set Accountant to manage bookkeeping across three childcare centres. The role involves handling daily transactions, accounts payable, and financial reporting. Candidates should have at least three years of relevant experience and be proficient in Xero or QuickBooks. The position offers a competitive salary of $3000-$4500 and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Clear career progression

High visibility to senior leadership

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years full-set accounts experience, preferably in preschool/childcare.
• Energetic, adaptable, and comfortable in a young, driven team.
• Immediate availability highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Full-spectrum bookkeeping for 3 childcare centres.
• Vendor payments, invoice processing, and petty cash management.
• Audit preparation and IRAS compliance.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Xero or QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Strong communication skills

Education

Diploma / Degree in Accounting or equivalent

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

About the Group

Fast-growing preschool operator with 3 established centres and active expansion plans. We serve 100+ children and a team of 30 educators. New management is rapidly professionalising back-office operations to support continued growth while upholding the highest ECDA standards.

The Role

Hands-on full-set Accountant responsible for complete bookkeeping and finance operations across all 3 childcare centres. Reporting directly to CEO, you will own the entire accounts function and serve as the daily point-of-contact for centre principals and parents on fee-related matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Full-spectrum bookkeeping for 3 childcare centres (daily transactions, monthly closing, bank reconciliations using Xero)
• Accounts payable – vendor payments, invoice processing, petty cash management
• Monthly P&L, cash-flow statements and budget variance reporting
• Student financials – deposits, fee collection, refunds, ECDA subsidy tracking
• Integration and updates with ECDA Child Management System (CMS)
• Audit preparation, IRAS compliance and grant documentation

Who We Are Looking For

• Diploma / Degree in Accounting or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years full-set accounts experience; candidates with preschool/childcare background will be strongly preferred
• Energetic, adaptable and comfortable in a young, driven team
• Proficient in Xero (or QuickBooks) and Microsoft Excel
• Strong communication skills – regular interaction with parents and centre principals
• Immediate availability highly preferred

What We Offer

• $3000-$4500 Competitive salary, commensurates with experience + AWS + performance bonus
• Clear career progression as the group expands
• Direct reporting line and high visibility to senior leadership
• Immediate start (preferably 1 Dec 2025 or earlier)