Accounting Manager

Alfa Laval Spiral; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering company in Singapore is looking for a financial accounting manager. This role involves overseeing all financial and cost accounting activities, ensuring compliance with local laws and IFRS, and building efficient financial systems. Candidates should have an accounting degree and at least 5 years of experience, with a strong emphasis on leadership and team-building skills. The position offers an inclusive workplace and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5 years post qualification experience in accounting.
• Exposure to external audits and knowledge of IFRS and Tax regulations.
• Experience in internal control and business process development.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting and reporting activities.
• Develop compliance with financial and tax regulations.
• Coordinate with banks and manage inventory control.

Skills

Internal Audit

Supervising

Data Entry

Compliance

Customer Service

Accounting & Finance

General Ledger Accounting

IFRS

External Audit

Microsoft Excel

ERP

Payroll

Financial statement

ACCA

CPA

Education

Accounting degree preferably from ACCA AICPA CA CIMA

Job description

Every day we get opportunities to make a positive impact on our colleagues partners customers and society. Together were pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas including energy food water and shipping.

As we push forward the innovative open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So as we shape a more resourceful less wasteful world we build our careers too.

Who You Are

You are a self-motivated team player with the ability to easily network in an international and cross-cultural environment working in line with Alfa Laval drivers; Action Interaction and Satisfaction. You are driven and see solutions rather than problems effectively prioritizing and executing tasks. A focus on continuous improvement is in your DNA. You build trust by clear communication with no prestige.

If the above sounds like you this position might be just what youre looking for!

At Alfa Laval we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive and dynamic workplace that values diverse perspectives and experiences. While we typically welcome applicants from all locations for this particular role we are prioritizing candidates who are currently residing in Singapore or have an established presence in the area.

About The Job

Managing and developing financial accounting function and assume a leadership role within an organization to make sure all financial accounting cost accounting and reporting activities in various departments are performed according to the companys reporting protocols and procedures. Helping to build a reporting and accounting systems that comply with local laws IFRS and company requirements. Business-partnering to the profitable growth of the sales company by streamlining and developing local finance / business processes.

Job Description

• Manage all accounting (Financial and Cost Accounting) and Reporting activities
• Manage and monitor the activities of the accountants
• Book closing on monthly basis for two Scala entities (R1 and R3) - data quality and timeliness
• Disbursement and Accounting for Payroll and coordination with local and regional HR to comply with the local labor laws
• Apply and support to develop suitable workflows for sales and finance in close cooperation with Finance management
• Keep the management up to date with new applicable legal requirements rules and regulations in time and propose adequate action.
• Manage the inventory control such as :
  • Work in progress (controlling function)
  • Point of contact for COGS (review with sales team)
  • Spare Parts Inventory control and management
  • Controlling of service invoicing cost of sales gross margin order backlog
• P3 (local service operation costing and control)
• Prepare and execute financial and tax audits in close cooperation with the finance manager and the appointed audit firm.
• Liaise and coordinate all relevant issues with the local banks.
• Control of expense reports including company credit cards telephone mobile etc. (ownership of Concur system)
• Maintaining and reviewing internal controls for financial operations
• Ensure compliance with GST Income Tax and WHT regulations quarterly and annual tax returns filing
• GST related matters particularly related to queries relating to MES (Adhoc)
• Ensure compliance with Transfer Pricing regulations
• Liaison with external / statutory auditors to have audited financial statements according to statutory deadlines

What You Know

• Accounting degree preferably from ACCA AICPA CA CIMA with 5 years post qualification experience
• Exposure with external audits and practical knowledge of IFRS and Tax regulations.
• Experience in Internal control framework and environment and business process setup and continuous development
• Minimum three years of relevant industrial experience at a similar level.
• Team-work attitude: above-average relationship building skills partnered with relevant business communication skills.
• Integrity: deep-rooted professional moral and business-compliant conduct
• Work-methodology: structured approach to tasks given with a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Managerial skills: strong disciplinary skills coupled with the right amount of empathy
• Leadership skills: positive impact on org and team inspiring team members to perform at their best.

Whats In It For You

We offer a challenging position in an open and friendly environment where we help each other to develop and create value. Your work will have a true impact on Alfa Lavals future success.

We care about diversity inclusion and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidates fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Pymetrics assessments and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games.

Please apply through the link above no later than 29th October 2025.

We are conducting a continuous review of received applications. We do not accept applications via email due to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Key Skills

• Internal Audit
• Supervising
• Data Entry
• Compliance
• Customer Service
• Accounting & Finance
• General Ledger Accounting
• IFRS
• External Audit
• Microsoft Excel
• ERP
• Payroll
• Financial statement
• ACCA
• CPA

Employment Type: Full-Time

Vacancy: 1