Assistant Accounting Manager

GMP Technologies; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Singapore is looking for an experienced financial manager to oversee financial reporting, month-end closing, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, coupled with 8 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include managing audits, supporting budget development, and mentoring accounting staff. A solid understanding of financial standards and transfer pricing compliance is advantageous. This role also involves conducting financial analyses to assist senior management.

Qualifications

• 8 years of related working experience in financial roles.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards and accounting principles.
• Experience with transfer pricing compliance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements and reports.
• Manage month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Coordinate with external auditors and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Support budgeting and financial forecasting.
• Oversee and train accounting staff.
• Evaluate and improve accounting practices.
• Assist in tax planning and filing.
• Conduct financial analysis for management insights.
• Ensure correct pricing of internal cross-border transactions.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Auditing and Compliance

Budgeting and Forecasting

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• 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

• Dachelors 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.