Controller/ Accountant (Manufacturing/ Tuas/ Audit) JL55

TRUST RECRUIT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

TRUST RECRUIT PTE. LTD. is seeking a seasoned accounting professional to oversee comprehensive financial functions, including general ledger, payables, receivables, fixed assets, banking, and tax compliance in a manufacturing setting.

You will lead month-end and year-end closings, prepare management reports, and support corporate reporting. The role emphasizes internal controls, audit support, treasury management, and cross‑functional collaboration with global teams to drive cost optimisation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a related discipline is required. CPA or an equivalent professional accounting qualification would be an advantage.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant accounting and finance experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• External audit experience and/or a strong understanding of internal controls and financial compliance requirements would be an advantage.
• Proactive, resourceful and able to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines effectively.
• Meticulous, independent and accountable, with strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications, with hands-on experience using ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full spectrum of accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, banking, taxation, credit control and collections.
• Manage the month-end and year-end closing processes, account reconciliations and financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established reporting deadlines and requirements.
• Prepare and develop accurate operating and financial reports for management and corporate reporting, providing analysis and comparisons of actual results against budgets, forecasts and other relevant financial indicators.
• Evaluate operating performance in relation to costs, budgets, policies and business operations. Analyse historical and current financial records, operating trends, costs, revenues and financial commitments to identify opportunities for cost optimisation and profitability improvement. Present findings and recommendations to senior management.
• Lead and coordinate internal and external audit processes. Develop, implement and monitor compliance with applicable international accounting standards, financial policies and internal control procedures.
• Optimise working capital management through effective credit risk management, customer and supplier payment terms, collections, credit limit reviews, inventory monitoring and other appropriate financial controls. Recommend credit limits, payment terms and related policies to the relevant approving authorities.
• Oversee treasury management and controls, ensuring regulatory compliance, adequate cash flow and effective foreign exchange risk management, including hedging activities where applicable.
• Ensure compliance with statutory tax requirements, overseeing the timely and accurate submission of GST and withholding tax (WHT) filings, and coordinating with external service providers on corporate tax matters.
• Provide accounting and financial support for the holding company, subsidiaries and head office operations, including the management of relevant costs and reporting requirements.
• Supervise and provide guidance to the Accounts Payable Officer, while working closely with the Management and Systems Accountant to ensure effective financial operations and reporting.
• Collaborate with local, divisional and global teams to ensure compliance with corporate policies, reporting standards and business objectives, while supporting the achievement of targets set by senior management.
• Undertake additional responsibilities and ad hoc assignments as required, including corporate secretarial matters, statutory and government statistical reporting, general insurance administration, capital expenditure requests and lease renewals.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

CPA or equivalent qualification advantageous

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the full spectrum of accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, banking, taxation, credit control and collections. Ensure effective internal controls and proper safeguarding of company assets.

• Manage the month-end and year-end closing processes, account reconciliations and financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established reporting deadlines and requirements.

• Prepare and develop accurate operating and financial reports for management and corporate reporting, providing analysis and comparisons of actual results against budgets, forecasts and other relevant financial indicators.

• Evaluate operating performance in relation to costs, budgets, policies and business operations. Analyse historical and current financial records, operating trends, costs, revenues and financial commitments to identify opportunities for cost optimisation and profitability improvement. Present findings and recommendations to senior management.

• Lead and coordinate internal and external audit processes. Develop, implement and monitor compliance with applicable international accounting standards, financial policies and internal control procedures.

• Optimise working capital management through effective credit risk management, customer and supplier payment terms, collections, credit limit reviews, inventory monitoring and other appropriate financial controls. Recommend credit limits, payment terms and related policies to the relevant approving authorities.

• Oversee treasury management and controls, ensuring regulatory compliance, adequate cash flow and effective foreign exchange risk management, including hedging activities where applicable.

• Ensure compliance with statutory tax requirements, overseeing the timely and accurate submission of GST and withholding tax (WHT) filings, and coordinating with external service providers on corporate tax matters.

• Provide accounting and financial support for the holding company, subsidiaries and head office operations, including the management of relevant costs and reporting requirements.

• Supervise and provide guidance to the Accounts Payable Officer, while working closely with the Management and Systems Accountant to ensure effective financial operations and reporting.

• Collaborate with local, divisional and global teams to ensure compliance with corporate policies, reporting standards and business objectives, while supporting the achievement of targets set by senior management.

• Undertake additional responsibilities and ad hoc assignments as required, including corporate secretarial matters, statutory and government statistical reporting, general insurance administration, capital expenditure requests and lease renewals.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a related discipline is required. CPA or an equivalent professional accounting qualification would be an advantage.

• Minimum 4 years of relevant accounting and finance experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.

• External audit experience and/or a strong understanding of internal controls and financial compliance requirements would be an advantage.

• Proactive, resourceful and able to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines effectively.

• Meticulous, independent and accountable, with strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications, with hands-on experience using ERP systems.