Accounting Manager

LEONIAN SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Singapore is looking for an accounting professional to oversee day-to-day operations, lead the accounting team, and ensure compliance with financial regulations. The candidate should have a degree in Accounting or Finance and at least 5 years of relevant experience, preferably with a professional qualification like CPA or CA. Strong skills in audit, financial reporting, and team collaboration are essential. This role involves significant responsibility in managing financial statements and compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a relevant capacity.
• Relevant accounting experience, ideally in a senior or supervisory role.
• Strong background in audit, reporting, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations.
• Lead and manage the accounting team.
• Monitor and review timely monthly financial statements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Judgment

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline

Professional qualification such as CPA, CA, ACCA or equivalent

Job description

Maternity Cover from April - December

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable.
• Lead and manage accounting team for daily accounting functions.
• Monitor and review timely monthly financial statements reports.
• Review and analyze financial statements to ensure accuracy and provide meaningful insights.
• Oversee Inventory record, Fixed Asset schedule and Audit schedule. Prepare and maintain fixed asset, loan, trademark, and lease schedules, including lease reconciliations.
• Perform monthly updates of foreign exchange rates and conduct revaluation of AP, AR, bank balances, and loans.
• Handle monthly GST submissions, annual corporate income tax returns, withholding tax filings, and other statutory reporting to IRAS.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Prepare consolidation reporting packages for Japan headquarters.
• Manage and maintain banking facilities and related documentation.
• Act as SAP helpdesk support for accounting-related system issues.
• Collaborate with the finance team and cross-functional departments to support business operations and reporting needs.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in relevant capacity
• Professional qualification such as CPA, CA, ACCA or equivalent preferred
• Relevant accounting experience, ideally in a senior or supervisory role
• Strong background in audit, reporting, and compliance

Technical & Professional Competencies

• Solid understanding of Singapore financial reporting and statutory requirements
• High attention to detail, strong organisational skills and sound judgment
• Calm, dependable, and able to manage responsibilities in a structured environment
• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with management