Accounting Director

ACC FACTORY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced Accounting Director to manage financial operations. The role involves reviewing tax computations and financial statements, mentoring accounting staff, and overseeing budgeting. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, at least 10 years of experience, and preferred professional qualifications. Strong leadership and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in public accounting or audit firms.
• Professional accounting qualification (CPA, CA, ACCA or equivalent) preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards and taxation.

Responsibilities

• Review bookkeeping, journal entries, and monthly closing results.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance management.
• Liaise with external auditors and regulatory authorities.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Accounting Director to oversee our company’s accounting and financial operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing bookkeeping results, tax computations (including corporate income tax and GST), and financial statements. In addition, this role will play a key part in managing the finance team, providing staff training and guidance, and contributing to company management such as budgeting and financial planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Review bookkeeping, journal entries, and monthly closing results.
• Review corporate income tax and GST computations.
• Review and finalize financial statements in compliance with relevant accounting standards.
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff; provide ongoing training and professional development.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance management.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax agents, and regulatory authorities as required.
• Support management in strategic financial decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in public accounting firms or audit firms.
• Professional accounting qualification (e.g. CPA, CA, ACCA, or equivalent) preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards and taxation (corporate income tax and GST).
• Proven leadership skills with experience in team management and staff development.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office applications.