Client Accountant

CSCGFM CORPORATE SERVICES (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CSCGFM CORPORATE SERVICES (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced Accountant to manage and deliver financial accounting for a portfolio of clients. You will work with local and offshore teams to coach, drive improvements, and ensure client expectations are met.

Responsibilities include monthly/quarterly/annual closings, GST reporting, preparing financial statements under Singapore FRS, and liaising with external auditors. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' working experience in accounts
• Hands-on experience in full set of accounts with working knowledge of accounting principles
• Well-versed in Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS)
• Willing to drive changes and initiatives
• Analytical, meticulous with good leadership qualities
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and teamwork

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly/quarterly/annual accounts closing; submit quarterly GST reports timely
• Prepare financial statements in accordance with the Singapore Companies Act and Singapore Financial Reporting Standards
• Prepare administrative services
• Ensure accuracy of accounts and proper accounting records
• Review offshore deliverables to ensure they meet client expectations
• Coordinate with colleagues in various departments on billings and accounts receivable
• Stay updated with IRAS and SFRS changes and adapt accordingly
• Liaise with external auditors and provide information as requested
• Perform ad-hoc duties as required

Skills

Analytical

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Chartered Accountant designation

Tools

Payroll software

Accounting software

MS Office

Job description

Intro:

Reporting to Team Manager of Accounting team, you will be responsible for management and financial accounting of assigned client’s portfolio. You will work closely with local and offshore team in an effective manner to motivate and coach the team, to continuously meet clients' expectations, to optimise the work process and to maintain close contacts with clients.

Some of the things you’ll be doing:

• Prepare monthly/quarterly/annual accounts closing, submit quarterly GST reports timely
• Prepare financial statements in accordance with the provisions of the Singapore Companies Act and Singapore Financial Reporting Standards
• Prepare administrative services
• Ensure accuracy of accounts and proper accounting records are maintained in accordance with financial filing requirements and standards
• Assist to review and guide offshore colleague’s deliverable to ensure it meet client’s expectation
• Work closely with colleagues in various department to follow up on billings, accounts receivable matters
• Maintain up to date knowledge in statutory regulations by IRAS, SFRS, identify and adapt quickly to changes in those regulations
• Directly liaise with external auditors and prepare necessary information upon request
• Perform other ad-hoc duties assigned from time to time

What technical skills, experience, and qualifications do you need?

Required level and content of education:

• Chartered Accountant designation or equivalent professional certification would be an advantage

Business experience required:

• Minimum 3 years' working experience in accounts
• Hands on experiences in handling full set of accounts with sound groundings in accounting principles
• Well-versed in Singapore Financial Reporting Standards
• Willing to hands-on and capable of driving changes and initiatives
• Analytical, meticulous with excellent leadership qualities
• Possess professional qualities with good communication, interpersonal skills and teamwork

Language skills/other skills required:

• Fluent in English
• Payroll and Accounting software, MS Office