Assistant Manager, Financial Reporting (Contract, convertible to Perm)

Accountstaff; Singapore; On-site; SGD 72,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Accountstaff Singapore is seeking a Senior Accountant to assist in monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements under US GAAP, and to prepare management reports with variance analyses for executive review. Experience with SAP S/4HANA is a plus.

You will coordinate with external auditors, IPO advisors, and regulators for SEC filings and IPO readiness, support SOX controls, and contribute to policy development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4–6 years of accounting experience, Big 4 background preferred.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP financial reporting and SEC filings.
• Exposure to NASDAQ IPO or public company reporting environment is an advantage.
• Familiarity with SOX compliance frameworks and internal control concepts.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements under US GAAP.
• Support management reports and variance analyses with commentary for executive review.
• Coordinate with external auditors, IPO advisors, and regulators for filings.
• Assist in SEC filings (Form S-1, 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K) for NASDAQ-listed entities.
• Support IPO readiness activities including disclosure drafting and coordination with underwriters.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

CPA/ACCA or equivalent

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

MS Excel

Job description

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Reporting & SEC Compliance

• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements in accordance with US GAAP.
• Support the preparation of management reports and variance analyses, and contribute to clear financial commentary for management review.
• Prepare supporting schedules and materials for executive, audit committee, and board reporting.
• Coordinate with external auditors, IPO advisors, and regulators as directed by the Finance Manager.
• Assist in the preparation of SEC filings, including Form S-1, 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and related disclosures for NASDAQ-listed or IPO-ready entities.
• Support IPO readiness activities, including financial statement conversion, disclosure drafting, and coordination with underwriters and legal advisors.

2. Technical Accounting & Policy Development

• Assist in researching, drafting, and reviewing technical accounting memoranda on complex accounting issues (e.g. revenue recognition, share-based compensation, business combinations, lease accounting).
• Monitor new accounting standards and assist in assessing their impact on the Group.

3. Internal Controls & SOX Compliance

• Support the design, implementation, and enhancement of SOX-compliant internal controls over financial reporting.
• Assist in risk assessments and help address control gaps in collaboration with finance stakeholders.
• Help maintain SOPs, reporting calendars, and training materials to support reporting efficiency.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and automation initiatives for reporting processes and systems.

Qualifications& Requirements

• Degree holder in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent professional qualification.
• CPA/ACCA or equivalent certification (or actively pursuing).
• Minimum 4–6 years of relevant accounting experience; Big 4 background is preferred.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP financial reporting and SEC filings.
• Exposure to NASDAQ IPO or public company reporting environment is an advantage.
• Familiarity with SOX compliance frameworks and internal control concepts.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANAwould be advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain accounting matters clearly.
• High level of integrity and a collaborative, ownership-driven approach to work.