Accounting Manager

FP GLOBAL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services firm in Singapore is seeking an Accounting Manager proficient in Japanese and familiar with Japanese GAAP (JGAAP). This role entails preparing financial statements, guiding junior staff, and serving as a key contact for Japanese clients. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Accounting or Finance, professional accounting qualifications, and experience in a client-facing environment. This position offers ownership, visibility, and growth prospects in a cross-border setting.

Qualifications

• Practical exposure to Japanese GAAP (JGAAP).
• Prior experience working with Japanese financial statements.
• Some experience guiding, reviewing, or managing junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and reconcile financial statements and management reports.
• Analyse financial data under JGAAP and translate findings into English.
• Act as a key point of contact for Japanese-speaking clients.

Skills

Fluency in Japanese

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Analytical capability

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline

Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CPA, CA)

Tools

Advanced Excel capability

Job description

Accounting Manager

Global Financial Services Firm| Singapore

The Opportunity

We are representing a financial services firm in Singapore that supports Japanese corporates and cross-border operations. As part of its growth, the firm is seeking a Japanese-speaking Accountant with hands-on exposure to Japanese GAAP (JGAAP) and the ability to work directly with financial statements in Japanese.

This role is suited to an accountant who combines technical depth with people leadership and stakeholder-facing confidence. You will operate in a service-provider environment, working with multiple internal teams and external clients, ensuring high-quality delivery while guiding junior staff.

It is ideal for someone who enjoys ownership, mentoring others, and being the bridge between clients and execution teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and reconcile financial statements and management reports

• Analyse financial data prepared under JGAAP and translate findings into English for internal and external stakeholders

• Review Japanese financial statements, disclosures, and supporting documents

• Support month-end and year-end closing processes

• Assist with regulatory, audit, and compliance-related reporting

• Act as a key point of contact for Japanese-speaking clients on accounting matters

• Manage expectations, timelines, and deliverables in a client-service environment

• Support cross-border projects involving Japanese entities

• Supervise, guide, and review the work of junior team members

• Provide on-the-job coaching and ensure quality control across outputs

• Identify discrepancies, risks, and accounting issues, and propose resolutions

• Maintain accurate records and documentation in line with internal controls

Candidate Profile

Essential

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline

• Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CPA, CA, or equivalent), or in progress

• Practical exposure to Japanese GAAP (JGAAP)

• Fluency in Japanese and English, with the ability to read and interpret financial statements and accounting documents in Japanese

• Prior experience working with Japanese financial statements

• Some experience guiding, reviewing, or managing junior staff

• Proven ability to engage and manage multiple stakeholders (clients, internal teams, external advisors)

• Comfortable operating in a service-provider or client-facing environment

• Strong attention to detail, judgement, and analytical capability

• Clear and professional communication across cultures

Preferred (Not Mandatory)

• Experience in financial services, fund administration, or professional services

• Exposure to IFRS / cross-GAAP reconciliation

• Experience supporting Japanese clients or regional finance teams

• Advanced Excel capability

Why This Role

• Blend technical accounting with leadership and client engagement

• Operate in a genuinely cross-border, Japanese-facing environment

• Build depth in JGAAP and international reporting differences

• Step into a role with ownership, visibility, and long-term growth