Assistant Manager, Account

Mewah Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Mewah Group, a leading global food and agribusiness headquartered in Singapore, is seeking an experienced Assistant Account Manager to oversee accounting operations and financial reporting. The role emphasizes compliance with accounting standards and tax regulations, audits, and process improvements.

The ideal candidate will bring hands-on finance expertise, strong leadership, and a track record in manufacturing or trading environments to drive automation and efficiency across the finance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline is required.
• Professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CA, or equivalent is mandatory.
• Minimum 5 to 8 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing and/or trading.
• Experience in Big 4 or reputable global audit firm is required.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, accounting standards, and tax regulations.
• Experience with financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and audit management.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Detail-oriented, hands-on, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee GL, AP, AR, costing & inventory, fixed assets, and bank reconciliations.
• Ensure accuracy of periodic financial reports per group requirements and statutory regulations.
• Prepare and review management reports with insightful analysis.
• Stay updated on accounting standards and their business impact.
• Maintain and improve accounting policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Prepare and review GST/VAT and other tax filings and reports.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Detail oriented

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related

Professional accounting qualification (ACCA/CPA/CA)

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Mewah Group is a leading global food and agribusiness headquartered in Singapore, with integrated operations spanning sourcing, processing, refining, branding, and distribution. Established in the 1950s and listed on the Mainboard of the Singapore Exchange since 2010, Mewah has built a strong reputation as a trusted industry player with a diversified global footprint.

The Group operates refineries and processing facilities across Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia, serving customers in over 100 countries worldwide. Through its extensive supply chain and manufacturing network, Mewah plays an important role in the global edible oils and food ingredients industry.

At Mewah, we are committed to sustainability, innovation, and operational excellence. We offer employees the opportunity to work on regional and international projects, collaborate with experienced industry professionals, and build long-term careers within a stable and growing organization.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Assistant Account Manager to oversee the company's accounting operations and financial reporting activities. This role will be responsible for ensuring compliance with accounting standards and tax regulations, supporting audits, and driving process improvements and automation initiatives.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on finance professional with strong leadership capabilities, solid technical accounting expertise, and experience in manufacturing or trading environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor, review and develop the accounting team covering General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Costing & Inventory, Fixed Assets, and Bank Reconciliations.
• Review and ensure the accuracy and completeness of periodic financial reports in compliance with Group reporting requirements and statutory regulations.
• Prepare and review management reports, providing insightful analysis and ensuring the reliability of financial information.
• Stay updated on accounting standards and assess their impact on the business.
• Monitor, maintain, and continuously improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Prepare and review tax-related filings and reports, including GST/VAT and other statutory tax requirements.
• Keep abreast of developments in taxation regulations and ensure ongoing compliance.
• Conduct budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to support business performance and strategic decision-making.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax consultants, and relevant stakeholders regarding audit, tax, and compliance matters.
• Support the annual audit process, address audit queries, and assist in the preparation of audited financial statements.
• Serve as a backup to the Accounts Manager when required.
• Drive finance transformation initiatives through automation, digitalization, process enhancement projects, and other ad-hoc assignments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• Professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CA, or equivalent is mandatory.
• Minimum 5 to 8 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably within manufacturing and/or trading industries.
• Previous experience in a Big 4 accounting firm or reputable global audit firm is required.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, accounting standards, and tax regulations.
• Experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and audit management.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide, coach, and develop team members.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Detail-oriented, hands-on, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking capabilities with the ability to see the broader business impact.
• Experience using SAP ERP is highly preferred.