APAC Statutory Compliance Accountant – Team Lead (Manufacturing)

EV Search; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency in Singapore is seeking a Statutory Compliance Accountant to lead statutory reporting and audit functions across APAC. The ideal candidate should have 8+ years of experience in statutory compliance and audit within manufacturing or FMCG sectors. Key responsibilities include managing audits, tax coordination, and ensuring compliance with various regulations. Competitive salary and growth opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in statutory compliance, audit, and tax within manufacturing or FMCG sectors.
• Proven leadership in managing regional audits and cross-border filings.
• Strong grasp of FRS, IFRS, and local GAAPs across APAC.

Responsibilities

• Lead statutory audits and financial filings across APAC, ensuring accuracy and timely compliance.
• Coordinate with auditors, tax agents, and regulators across entity and non-entity jurisdictions.
• Manage WHT, VAT/GST, and transfer pricing documentation for manufacturing flows and intercompany transactions.
• Reconcile statutory accounts with group reporting and ensure alignment with consolidation standards.
• Establish internal controls, approval matrices, and drive automation to enhance reporting efficiency.
• Mentor a small team and collaborate cross-functionally with supply chain, commercial, and operations teams.

Skills

Statutory compliance

Audit management

Tax coordination

Cross-border reporting

Education

CPA or equivalent professional qualification

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a technically strong and detail‑oriented Statutory Compliance Accountant to lead our APAC statutory reporting and audit function. This role is critical in ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial filings across multiple jurisdictions—especially in a high‑turnover, multi‑entity manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will bring hands‑on experience in statutory audits, tax coordination, and cross‑border reporting, with the ability to manage complexity across both entity and non‑entity countries.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead statutory audits and financial filings across APAC, ensuring accuracy and timely compliance.
• Coordinate with auditors, tax agents, and regulators across entity and non‑entity jurisdictions.
• Manage WHT, VAT/GST, and transfer pricing documentation for manufacturing flows and intercompany transactions.
• Reconcile statutory accounts with group reporting and ensure alignment with consolidation standards.
• Establish internal controls, approval matrices, and drive automation to enhance reporting efficiency.
• Mentor a small team and collaborate cross‑functionally with supply chain, commercial, and operations teams.

Qualifications

• CPA or equivalent professional qualification.
• 8+ years of experience in statutory compliance, audit, and tax within manufacturing or FMCG sectors.
• Proven leadership in managing regional audits and cross‑border filings.
• Strong grasp of FRS, IFRS, and local GAAPs across APAC.

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EV Search: 23S1748

Marco Chong Wei Choon: R1215814