Assistant Outsource Manager

CORPORATE OUTSOURCE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced team leader to manage Outsource Assistants and oversee client portfolios. Responsibilities include bookkeeping, payroll preparation, and compliance with Singapore accounting standards. Ideal candidates should have a degree in accountancy and at least 5 years of relevant experience in a Business Process Outsourcing environment. Attention to detail and strong communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• A degree in accountancy and/or equivalent professional qualification.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in a Business Process Outsourcing environment.
• Proficient with accounting software.
• Good knowledge of Singapore requirements on accounting, GST and payroll.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Outsource Assistants and Seniors.
• Manage cash and payment processing.
• Prepare payroll details including calculations.
• Review work by Assistants and Seniors.

Skills

Leadership

Accounting Software Proficiency

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Accountancy

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