Deputy Manager, General Accounting

Jurong Port; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Jurong Port in Singapore is looking for an experienced accounting professional to guide on accounting matters, tax compliance, and audit support. The successful candidate will assist with corporate tax computations and liaise with auditors during the annual financial audit. Requirements include a degree in Accounting or Finance, along with 2-5 years of relevant experience and CPA preferred.

The role emphasizes analytical skills, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to work with new technologies to improve efficiencies.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of accounting experience, with exposure to compliance, governance, or system implementation.
• Comfortable experimenting with new technology to drive efficiency.
• Able to balance accounting accuracy with digital acumen.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on accounting matters, including revenue recognition.
• Assist with corporate income tax computations and claims.
• Liaise with auditors in the annual financial audit process.
• Partake in monthly GL closing activities.
• Coordinate with finance teams to resolve closing issues.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Project management skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Digital acumen

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA or equivalent

Job description

Technical Accounting & Financial Statements

Provide guidance on accounting matters (e.g., revenue recognition, leases, impairment, provisions, asset capitalization).

Develop, maintain, and update accounting policies and guidelines.

Support the implementation of new accounting standards and ensure group-wide compliance.

Assist with business cases and contracts for accounting implications.

Tax Accounting & Tax Compliance

Assist with corporate income tax computations, deferred tax schedules, capital allowance claims and related supporting documents.

Review tax computations and liaise with tax agents to ensure compliance.

Provide guidance to users on GST treatment, compliance and manage the GST manual.

Audit & Reporting Support

Liaise with auditors in the annual financial audit process.

Preparation of Financial Statements in accordance with IFRS.

Support management and group reporting requirements.

GL closing activities and reporting

Partake in monthly activities.

Ensure completeness and accuracy of general ledger balances through proper review of schedules, reconciliations and variance analysis.

Review balance sheet schedules and follow up on aged or unusual reconciling items.

Coordinate with other finance teams and business units to resolve closing issues and ensure completeness of financial information.

Review reporting reports and packages.

Requirements

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or equivalent preferred.

2–5 years of accounting experience, with exposure to compliance, governance, or system implementation.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Proactive in seeking better ways of working.

Comfortable experimenting with new technology to drive efficiency.

Able to balance accounting accuracy with digital acumen.