Deputy Manager, General Accounting

Jurong Port Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Singapore is seeking a Financial Operations professional to provide guidance on accounting matters, assist with tax compliance, and support audit processes. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Accounting or Finance, have 3–6 years of experience in the field, and possess strong analytical and project management skills. This role offers an opportunity to work on finance transformation initiatives and implement digital solutions in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3–6 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on accounting matters, like revenue recognition and asset capitalization.
• Assist with corporate income tax computations and ensure compliance.
• Liaise with auditors in the annual financial audit process.
• Support finance transformation projects and promote digital transformation.
• Document new processes, workflows, and internal guidelines.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

CPA or equivalent preferred

Tools

GenAI tools

Job description

Financial Operations

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.

Project Support for finance transformation

• Provide accounting, compliance, and governance inputs during finance system implementations and enhancement projects.
• Monitor project outcomes and recommend improvements to ensure controls and reporting integrity.
• Assist in change initiatives to promote digital transformation within general accounting.
  • Maintain proper controls around automated and AI-driven processes.
  • Document new processes, workflows, and internal guidelines.
  • Lead change initiatives to promote digital transformation within general accounting.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or equivalent preferred.
• 3–6 years of accounting experience, with exposure to compliance, governance, or system implementation.
• Exposure to or willingness to learn GenAI tools and how they can be applied in finance.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.