Assistant Outsource Manager

CORPORATE OUTSOURCE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Singapore is looking for an experienced professional to lead a team of Outsource Assistants in providing client accounting services. Responsibilities include managing financial reporting, cash management, and payroll processing. Candidates should possess a degree in accountancy, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and a solid understanding of Singapore accounting requirements.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in a Business Process Outsourcing environment.
• Good knowledge of Singapore accounting, GST, and payroll regulations.
• Ability to manage team workload and client deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Outsource Assistants and Seniors.
• Manage client portfolios and assignments for team members.
• Prepare financial statements and statutory reports.
• Conduct payroll processing, GST preparation, and filing.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency in accounting software

Education

Degree in accountancy or equivalent qualification

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities

Lead team of Outsource Assistants and Seniors

Provide guidance to team members

Book-keeping and preparation of management accounts

Preparation of Statutory report (Financial Statements and Notes to the accounts)

Preparation of custom reporting packages based on client requirements

Where clients are audited, provide support with respect to services provided to the client

Cash management and payment processing

GST preparation and filing

Payroll processing

• Preparation of payroll details (including calculation of OT, allowances etc.)
• Payroll disbursement
• Leave management
• Preparation of IR8A and IR21

Handle portfolio of clients, including assignment of jobs to team members

Responsible for billings and debtor management for portfolio

Review work by Assistants and Seniors

Managing team workload to meet client deadlines

• Where possible or required, this would include negotiation with the client on deadlines and corresponding fee adjustments

Propose resolution steps for issues that may arise with clients

Report to director on the following

• Issues that arise with clients
• Anticipated issues that may arise (eg Deadline not able to be met)
• Time spent by team on jobs

Requirements

A degree in accountancy and/or equivalent professional qualification

At least 5 years of relevant experience from a professional services firm in a Business Process Outsourcing (Client Accounting) environment

Proficient with accounting software

Meticulous with good accuracy and attention to detail

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Good knowledge and understanding of Singapore requirements on accounting, GST and payroll