Associate, Finance Reporting

Certis Tech Ops and Services; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Certis Tech Ops and Services is seeking a Senior Accountant to oversee financial accounting and reporting for six entities in Singapore. The role requires preparing monthly closings in SAP, reviewing SSC entries, and ensuring GST, corporate tax and deferred tax computations are accurate.

You will work closely with auditors, strengthen internal controls, and drive improvements in month-end processes and reporting automation. A solid accounting background and 5+ years' experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Full set of accounts experience including GST and corporate tax & deferred tax computations.
• Excel proficiency and advanced spreadsheet skills required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Willingness to work long hours during quarterly/year-end peaks and when deadlines are tight.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial accounting and reporting for six entities.
• Ensure timely monthly closings in SAP.
• Review P&L and BS entries from SSC.
• Maintain records for FRS 115/FRS 116 and tax computations.
• Prepare and review tax computations including GST and deferred tax.
• Compile reporting packs for Temasek.
• Prepare reconciliations and balance sheet schedules.
• Draft financial statements and coordinate with external auditors.
• Strengthen internal controls and finance processes.
• Drive month-end close and reporting automation improvements.
• Stay updated on accounting standards and tax regulations.
• Support management reporting for authorities and stakeholders.
• Contribute to ad hoc projects.

Skills

Excel

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Working under pressure

Education

Accounting Degree / ACCA or equivalent

Tools

Excel spreadsheets

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

• Oversee the financial accounting and reporting functions for six entities.

• Ensure timely and accurate completion of monthly closing activities in SAP.

• Review, analyze, and validate Profit & Loss (P&L) and Balance Sheet (BS) entries prepared by the Shared Services Center (SSC).

• Maintain financial records, including computations for FRS 115 and FRS 116, and prepare monthly and annual tax computations, including deferred tax and GST reporting.

• Compile and submit reporting packs to Temasek.

• Prepare and review reconciliation statements and balance sheet schedules.

• Draft financial statements and coordinate with external auditors for annual statutory audits and tax matters.

• Strengthen internal controls and enhance finance processes and systems.

• Drive continuous improvements in month-end closing processes, financial systems, and the automation of financial reports.

• Stay updated on and ensure compliance with accounting standards and tax regulations.

• Support management reporting requirements for government authorities and other stakeholders.

• Contribute to ad hoc projects and undertake additional duties as required.

Skills & Requirements

• Accounting Degree / ACCA or equivalent.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience handling full set of accounts, GST, and corporate tax & deferred tax computation.

• Experience handling FRS116 accounting is a plus.

• Strong in handling excel spreadsheets.

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

• Able to commit to long working hours during quarterly and year-end peak periods, and when there are ad-hoc requests with tight deadlines.

• Able to handle pressure in a fast paced environment.