Accounting & Advisory Manager (Maternity Cover)

FORVIS MAZARS LLP; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent accounting firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced Accounting & Advisory Manager for a fixed-term contract. You will lead client engagements, manage a dynamic team, and ensure high-quality accounting and advisory services. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accountancy, 6 years of experience, and strong technical knowledge in compliance. Excellent English communication skills are essential. This role offers a great opportunity to make an impact during a critical period.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Deep understanding of Singapore compliance requirements is advantageous.
• Excellent spoken and written English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support delivery of accounting services to clients.
• Participate in client onboarding and prospects meetings.
• Coach and mentor team members for continuous development.

Skills

Technical accounting knowledge

Client service focus

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Accountancy

Tools

MS Excel

XERO

SAP

NetSuite

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Accounting & Advisory Manager to join our Outsourcing team on a fixed-term contract (7 to 9 months) to cover maternity leave. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead client engagements, manage a dynamic team, and deliver high-quality accounting and advisory services during a critical period.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support the delivery of accounting, payroll, and advisory services to a broad portfolio of international clients.
• Participate in new client prospects meetings and oversee the onboarding process.
• Develop a deep understanding of your Client’s businesses to ensure that Forvis Mazars’ reports and advice are timely relevant and that a strong “Trusted Business Advisor” relationship is in place.
• Impart technical expertise to your team to ensure accounts are prepared in line with Singapore and International Financial Standards. Additionally, identify and highlight potential advisory and compliance issues (e.g. taxation, Companies Act, immigration) to the appropriate experts within Forvis Mazars for further consideration.
• Plan the work of your team and help them to ensure deliverables are timely and processes are efficient.
• Take ownership of the financial performance of your team.
• Ensure all firm quality and risk processes are understood and complied with by your team.
• Coach, mentor and support the continuous development and well-being of staff.
• Act as a key member of the management team, exhibiting and promoting high levels of client service and commercial thinking.
• Contribute to ad-hoc projects and other tasks as and when required.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Accountancy and/or equivalent professional qualification.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience with at least 2 years in a supervisory level, preferably from a professional services firm in an Accounting/Outsourcing/Client Accounting/Audit environment.
• Deep understanding of Singapore compliance requirements including accounting, tax, payroll, Companies Act is a definite advantage.
• Strong and extensive technical accounting knowledge in Singapore and International Financial Reporting Standards.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel is essential; Familiarity with XERO, SAP and/or NetSuite is an advantage.
• Excellent spoken and written English communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across all levels of an organization.
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize, manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines efficiently.
• Demonstrate a strong focus on client service, with entrepreneurial and commercial thinking skills.