Accountant (up to $9K)

PERSOL; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Accountant in Singapore. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in financial operations across Asia, with a focus on team management and compliance. Strong Excel skills and accounting certifications are preferred. This role requires effective communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 7 years+ hands-on experience in ANZ & Asia markets Financial Operations.
• Experience with SOX Compliance and internal/external auditors.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage and guide the team and AP/AR Users.
• Ensure all standards in service partnership agreement are met.
• Perform month-end close processes and meet deadlines.

Skills

People management experience

Strong Excel proficiency

Excellent problem-solving skills

Fluency in English and Traditional Mandarin

Self-driven with high integrity

Education

Accounting/ Finance / Business degree

ACA/ACCA/CPA qualification

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join the team:

Position Specific Job Requirements:

• Manage, train, and provide guidance and direction to the team and AP/AR Users; and the Customer Services and Finance teams for ANZ & Asia markets (or other markets depending on business needs)

• Manage the overall process effectively, reporting KPI’s and enhancing and streamlining the effectiveness of the process;

• Manage and liaise with our various service providers to ensure quality and timeliness of the services

• Recommend changes in processes and/or policies that identify and utilize technologies that will provide efficiencies;

• Ensure that all standards in the service partnership agreement are consistently met and a high level in key performance indicators is achieved

• Responsible for maintaining up-to-date documentation and adherence to all internal controls as required for the Sarbanes - Oxley Act;

• Lead and manage the ANZ & Asia STS/OTC team (or other markets depending on business needs) to drive efficiencies and support a scalable model in the future

• Performance management of the team, through coaching and 1-to-1’s;

• Perform month-end close process;

• Ensure all deadlines are met during the close cycle;

• Support the GL accounting team in the completion of statutory compliance functions

• Participate in ad-hoc projects are necessary

• Any ad hoc tasks as assigned

• Possibility of the scope change due to business needs

• Potential job rotation

Knowledge, experience, competencies:

• 7 years+ hands-on experience in ANZ & Asia markets Financial Operations (experience financial shared services is an advantage)

• Accounting/ Finance / Business degree

• ACA/ACCA/CPA qualification is preferred - Big 4 or similar practice accounting background a distinct advantage

• People management experience is a must

• Must have a good understanding of accounting principles and practices

• Experience in interacting with external and internal auditors along with detailed knowledge and experience of SOX Compliance

• Strong Excel proficiency

• Be a self-starter and able to act on own initiative

• Self-driven with high levels of integrity, excellence and teamwork

• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to be detail oriented

• Capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously, working under pressure and to meet strict reporting deadlines

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (oral, written, presentational);

• Project Management skills and experience desirable

• Demonstrates teamwork and collaborate approach to work

• Fluency in both written and spoken English and Traditional Mandarin is preferred to liaise with counterparts from Taiwan market (or other markets per business needs)

Interested candidates may apply through the application system. We regret to inform only Shortlisted candidates will be notified.

PERSOL Singapore Pte Ltd • RCB No. 200007268E • EA License No. 01C4394• EA Registration No. R1877971 (Derrick Tiew Yong Han)

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