Assistant Accounting Manager

The GMP Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The GMP Group in Singapore is seeking an experienced Assistant Accounting Manager to assist in financial reporting, month-end, and year-end closing processes.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, 8 years of experience, and strong analytical skills. The position includes overseeing junior staff and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.

Qualifications

• 8 years of related working experience.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
• Transfer pricing compliance and Country-by-Country Reporting knowledge is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist in financial reporting and prepare financial statements.
• Manage month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Coordinate with external auditors and ensure compliance.
• Support budgeting and financial forecasting.
• Oversee and mentor accounting staff.

Skills

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

About the job Assistant Accounting Manager

• Financial Reporting: Assisting in the timely and accurate preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, reports (P&L, balance sheets, cash flow), and general ledger activities.
• Month-End/Year-End Close: Managing and coordinating the month-end and year-end closing processes to ensure deadlines are met.
• Auditing and Compliance: Coordinating with external auditors, preparing audit schedules, and ensuring compliance with all statutory laws, financial regulations, and accounting standards (e.g., GAAP, IFRS).
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Supporting the development of annual budgets and financial forecasts, monitoring expenditure against budgets, and analyzing variances.
• Supervision and Guidance: Overseeing, training, and mentoring accounting staff, reviewing their work (such as accounts payable/receivable and reconciliations) to ensure high-quality output.
• Process Improvement: Evaluating existing accounting practices and suggesting or implementing improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Taxation: Assisting with tax planning and preparing and filing tax returns in collaboration with internal teams or external consultants.
• Financial Analysis: Performing in-depth financial analysis to identify trends, resolve discrepancies, and provide actionable insights to senior management for decision-making.
• Transfer Pricing: Ensures that internal, cross-border transactions between related company entities are priced correctly to comply with tax laws and regulatory guidelines.

Job Requirements

• Dachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field with 8 years of related working experience.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
• Candidates with transfer pricing (TP) compliance and Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR) will be an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and tight deadlines.
• Willingness to take on overseas assignments.