APAC Accounting Lead - Close, Compliance & Reporting

ByteDance; Singapore; On-site; SGD 96,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

ByteDance is recruiting for an APAC Accounting and Reporting professional based in Singapore. You will handle month-end and quarter-end closes for APAC entities, prepare financial statements, and coordinate with auditors to ensure timely reporting.

The role requires IFRS expertise, experience with SEA tax rules, and Mandarin proficiency to communicate with Chinese stakeholders. A bachelor's degree in accounting/finance is required; CPA/ACCA is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• Extensive experience in a professional services firm with SEA accounting and reporting exposure.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and regional regulatory requirements across APAC.
• Hands-on experience in month-end close, analytical reviews, and full set of accounts.
• Basic knowledge of tax requirements and regulatory compliance across SEA countries.
• Familiarity with financial internal controls, system implementation, and process improvements.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and project management skills; growth mindset and problem solving.
• Proficiency in Mandarin is essential due to frequent Mandarin-speaking stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for accounting and financial reporting of the Group's APAC entities, including Singapore, focusing on month-end and quarter-end close for e-commerce entities.
• Post journal entries to support monthly and quarterly closings.
• Prepare trial balances and financial statements accurately and on time.
• Perform monthly account reconciliations and related tasks.
• Liaise with external auditors during annual audits and statutory reporting; manage full audit cycle to meet deadlines.
• Prepare financial data to support the tax team in submissions and inspections.
• Prepare data for government declarations and other statutory filings.
• Provide financial data and analysis to other departments as needed.
• Collaborate with Tax, Treasury, FSSC, and other Finance teams to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support ad-hoc projects, including system enhancements and process improvements.

Skills

Mandarin proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Analytical mindset

Growth mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA/ACCA/CA (preferred)

Job description

ByteDance is recruiting for an APAC Accounting and Reporting professional based in Singapore. You will handle month-end and quarter-end closes for APAC entities, prepare financial statements, and coordinate with auditors to ensure timely reporting.

The role requires IFRS expertise, experience with SEA tax rules, and Mandarin proficiency to communicate with Chinese stakeholders. A bachelor's degree in accounting/finance is required; CPA/ACCA is preferred.