Assistant Accounting Manager

ACCA Careers; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regional exposure

Stable environment

Work-life balance

Job summary

ACCA Careers is seeking a hands-on Finance/Accounting lead to manage Singapore operations and support regional oversight for Vietnam. The role involves product costing, GST compliance, and cross-border finance within a manufacturing context.

You will lead a small team, interact with auditors and tax agents, and drive ERP improvements while ensuring timely financial reporting and strong internal controls. Travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance or equivalent.
• 5+ years of relevant accounting experience.
• Manufacturing experience is essential.
• Exposure to product costing or manufacturing finance is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of financial accounting principles and reporting requirements.
• Hands-on, detail-oriented and comfortable working in a dynamic environment.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full set accounting and financial reporting activities for Singapore operations
• Support accounting oversight for Vietnam subsidiaries
• Review and analyse product costing reports and manufacturing-related financial data
• Coordinate transfer pricing activities and supporting documentation
• Liaise with auditors, tax agents and external consultants on compliance matters
• Oversee GST-related activities and support indirect tax requirements
• Supervise the Accounts Payable function to ensure timely and accurate payments
• Drive process improvements and ERP enhancement initiatives
• Lead, guide and develop junior accounting staff
• Support finance projects and regional operational requirements as needed

Skills

Product costing

Manufacturing finance

GST compliance

Transfer pricing

Auditing liaison

Team management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in managing accounting operations for Singapore and supporting finance oversight of regional entities. This is a hands-on leadership position offering exposure to manufacturing finance, product costing, tax compliance and cross-border operations. You will manage a small team while working closely with stakeholders across Singapore and Vietnam.

Client Details

Our client is a global manufacturing MNC and an industry leader in the design and production of specialised electronic components used in everyday technologies worldwide. With operations across multiple countries and a strong manufacturing presence in Asia, the company offers a stable environment, regional exposure and long-term career opportunities for finance professionals.

Description

• Oversee full set accounting and financial reporting activities for Singapore operations
• Support accounting oversight for Vietnam subsidiaries
• Review and analyse product costing reports and manufacturing-related financial data
• Coordinate transfer pricing activities and supporting documentation
• Liaise with auditors, tax agents and external consultants on compliance matters
• Oversee GST-related activities and support indirect tax requirements
• Supervise the Accounts Payable function to ensure timely and accurate payments
• Drive process improvements and ERP enhancement initiatives
• Lead, guide and develop junior accounting staff
• Support finance projects and regional operational requirements as needed

Profile

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance or equivalent
• At least 5 years of relevant accounting experience
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment is essential
• Exposure to product costing or manufacturing finance is highly preferred
• Strong understanding of financial accounting principles and reporting requirements
• Hands-on, detail-oriented and comfortable working in a dynamic environment
• Willingness to travel

Job Offer

• Regional exposure supporting overseas manufacturing operations
• Stable and collaborative work environment
• Work-life balance culture