Assistant Accounting Manager

GMP Group HQ; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Singapore is seeking an experienced financial manager to oversee financial reporting, auditing, and compliance tasks. Responsibilities include managing the month-end and year-end closing processes, mentoring accounting staff, and ensuring adherence to relevant regulatory standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, along with at least 8 years of related experience. Strong analytical and organizational skills are essential for success in this role, which may also involve international assignments.

Qualifications

• 8 years of related working experience in accounting or finance.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
• Experience with transfer pricing and Country-by-Country Reporting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of financial statements and reports.
• Manage month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Coordinate with external auditors for compliance.
• Support development of budgets and financial forecasts.
• Oversee and mentor accounting staff.
• Suggest improvements to accounting practices.
• Assist with tax planning and filing.
• Perform financial analysis for decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with transfer pricing regulations.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving

Attention to Compliance

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

• 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 withtransfer 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.

This is in partnership with the Employment and Employability Institute Pte Ltd (e2i).

e2i is the empowering network for workers and employers seeking employment and employability solutions. e2i serves as a bridge between workers and employers, connecting with workers to offer job security through job-matching, career guidance and skills upgrading services, and partnering employers to address their manpower needs through recruitment, training, and job redesign solutions. e2i is a tripartite initiative of the National Trades Union Congress set up to support nation-wide manpower and skills upgrading initiatives.

By applying for this role, you consent to GMP Recruitment Services (S) Pte Ltds PDPA and e2is PDPA.