Accounting Manager

Success Human Resource Centre; Singapore; On-site; SGD 86,322 - 103,397; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency in Singapore is seeking an experienced Financial Manager to oversee accounting functions within a thriving commodity trading firm. The successful candidate will possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, with over 10 years of relevant experience, including time in a Big 4 accounting firm. Responsibilities include managing financial reporting, compliance, and leading a team. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel are essential. This position comes with a competitive salary package of up to $8,500 plus variable bonuses.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of relevant working experience with at least 3 years in a commodity trading company or Big 4 accounting firm.
• Strong technical understanding of mark-to-market accounting in commodity trading.
• Experience in leading and coaching teams preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the accounting functions ensuring compliance with standards.
• Perform monthly closing and consolidation processes.
• Manage and support audit and review processes by external auditors.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-driven

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Sun/Horizon system

Job description

- Permanent
- Raffles Place
- Up to $8,500 + VB
- 9am – 6pm, Mon to Fri

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the accounting functions and ensure the following are effectively performed:
  • Maintain the financial books and records in accordance with financial reporting standards and statutory requirement, including assessing the impact of changes in accounting standards and ensuring appropriate accounting treatment of the Group’s business activities.
  • Involve in daily analysis of trade flows or transactions
  • Perform monthly closing and consolidation process to ensure high quality, accurate and timely group and statutory reporting and in compliance to financial reporting standards and statutory requirement
  • Review the reconciliation of accounting to trading systems to ensure the accuracy of accounting ledger
  • Perform monthly reconciliation of accounting profit and loss against Middle Office profit and loss. Identify, assess and evaluate discrepancies and consider if any adjustments as necessary to ensure accuracy of gross margin
  • Prepare accounting schedules and monthly analytical review of fluctuation in financial positions and performance
  • Prepare and analyse the monthly/quarterly financial reporting packages, and annual financial statements under the financial reporting standards to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Establish and/or enhance internal control and processes within accounting function, including developing and/or maintaining accounting manual and policies
• Manage and support audit and review process by external auditors, internal control/audit team
• Identify opportunities for process and controls improvements and execute them to raise operational efficiency and enhance the quality of financial reporting
• Lead and perform in the implementation of IT initiatives/projects and other ad-hoc projects
• Lead and perform the implementation of Finance BI functionality
• Support the SVP Finance & Treasury and Senior Financial Controller, and perform other ad-hoc duties as assigned
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure the company’s overall goals and objectives are achieved
• Work outside of normal business hours will be required at times, such as month-end closing
• Be knowledgeable of and ensure compliance with trading and accounting standards and other compliance requirements
• Manage and develop staff by setting goals, managing performance, providing guidance and maintaining strong team relationships

Period

• Permanent

Working Hours

• 9am – 6pm, Mon to Fri
• Up to $8,500 + VB

Job Requirements

• Possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent professional qualification (e.g. Chartered Accountant or its equivalents)
• At least 10 years of relevant working experience with at least 3 years in a commodity trading company and/or in Big 4 accounting firm experience in audit of commodity trading firm desired
• Strong technical understanding of mark-to-market accounting in the commodity trading business is essential
• Strong leadership skills with a dedication to driving and achieving results
• Positive, conscientious, hands‑on, and self‑driven. Enjoy working in a dynamic environment
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong sense of logic and analytical skills with attention to details and accuracy
• Collaborative and strong team team player, with strong experience in leading and coaching teams preferred and thrives on excellence and continuous improvement
• Able to manage multiple priorities and work well under time pressure
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) and able to work effectively with people of different culture and at all levels
• Sun/Horizon system experience is an advantage
• System savvy and proficient in Microsoft Excel

Interested applicants, kindly email your detailed resume (MS Word format is preferred):

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We thank all applicants for your interest but regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates would be notified.

SuccessResource Centre Pte Ltd(EA License Number:04C3201)

3 Shenton Way, #19-01 Shenton House, Singapore 068805

T: 6337 3183 | F: 6337 0329 | W: www.successhrc.com.sg