Accountant (Start-Up)

Michael Page Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page Singapore seeks a seasoned finance professional to build and lead the accounting function for a growing manufacturing business.

You will manage AP/AR/GL, month-end close, tax, intercompany, and reporting, partnering with senior management and external providers as the business expands regionally.

This high-visibility role offers autonomy, cross-functional exposure and long-term career development within a dynamic JV-backed group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related discipline.
• 5+ years of accounting and finance experience.
• Experience managing AP, AR, GL, intercompany accounting and month-end closing.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, statutory compliance and taxation.

Responsibilities

• Manage full spectrum of accounting activities including AP, AR, GL, tax and intercompany transactions.
• Prepare timely monthly management accounts and financial reports for decision-making.
• Lead month-end closing activities and ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Oversee tax reporting, statutory filings and audit requirements.
• Establish accounting policies, controls, approval workflows and reporting structures.
• Partner with senior management, shareholders and external service providers on financial matters.
• Support setup and onboarding of new entities as the business expands.

Skills

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

• Opportunity to build a finance function from the ground up.
• High visibility role partnering directly with senior stakeholders.

About Our Client

Our client is a growing manufacturing business established through a strategic joint venture between industry-leading organisations. With ambitious expansion plans across Asia, the company is currently building its operational and financial foundations to support long-term growth.

Job Description

• Manage the full spectrum of accounting activities including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, tax and intercompany transactions.
• Prepare timely monthly management accounts and financial reports to support business decision-making.
• Lead month-end closing activities and ensure financial records are accurate and compliant.
• Oversee tax reporting, statutory filings and audit requirements.
• Establish accounting policies, financial controls, approval workflows and reporting structures.
• Partner closely with senior management, shareholders and external service providers on financial matters.
• Support the setup and onboarding of new entities as the business expands.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of accounting and finance experience.
• Proven experience managing the full accounting cycle including AP, AR, General Ledger, intercompany accounting and month-end closing.
• Experience within a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, statutory compliance and taxation requirements.
• Experience supporting audits and working with external stakeholders.
• Hands-on, detail-oriented and comfortable working in a growing business environment.
• Prior exposure to start-up, greenfield, joint venture or newly established business setups will be advantageous.
• Experience using ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics is beneficial.
• Proficiency in Mandarin is required to effectively communicate with Mandarin-speaking clients, customers, or business stakeholders as part of the job responsibilities.

What's on Offer

• Rare opportunity to build and shape a finance function from its early stages.
• High level of exposure to senior leadership and key strategic business decisions.
• Significant autonomy and ownership within a growing organisation.
• Long-term career development opportunities as the business expands regionally.