Accounting Manager - Open to Big4

Kerry Consulting; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerry Consulting is assisting a Singapore-based services group in identifying an Accounting Manager for a newly created role. You will supervise a team of 4–5 Accountants across multiple entities, manage month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations and group reporting, and provide technical accounting guidance.

The ideal candidate holds a Degree in Accountancy or equivalent and has 3–4 years of relevant experience, with hands-on leadership, impairment reviews, and strong communication

Qualifications

• Degree in Accountancy or equivalent professional qualification.
• 3-4 years of relevant accounting experience, including supervising or leading a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee General Ledger function and lead a team of 4–5 Accountants across multiple entities.
• Oversee month-end closing, financial reporting, reconciliations and group reporting.
• Provide technical accounting guidance and coordinate statutory audits with external auditors and tax agents.

Skills

People management

Team leadership

Month-end closing

Financial reporting

Education

Degree in Accountancy

Job description

Our client is an established organisation in the services sector with a strong presence in Singapore. As part of an ongoing restructuring of its Finance function, they are now seeking an Accounting Manager to join their team in a newly created role.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the General Ledger function and leading a team of 4–5 Accountants across multiple entities.

You will oversee month-end closing, financial reporting, reconciliations and group reporting, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and compliance with accounting standards.

You will also provide technical accounting guidance, while coordinating statutory audits and liaising with external auditors and tax agents.

Requirements

Ideally, you hold a Degree in Accountancy or an equivalent professional qualification, with at least 3-4 years of relevant accounting experience, including prior experience supervising or leading a team.

You should possess strong technical accounting knowledge, impairment reviews and financial reporting, coupled with hands‑on experience in managing month‑end closing activities.

To succeed in this role, you will be described as hands‑on, proactive, adaptable and resourceful, with strong people management skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.