GL Accountant

BTI Executive Search Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a globally renowned leader in precision engineering and scientific innovation as a General Ledger Accountant. This permanent, full-time role is part of a dynamic finance team in Singapore, where you will handle month-end closings, financial reporting, and ensure compliance with statutory regulations. You will also support budgeting and forecasting processes while driving process improvements. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow professionally in a collaborative environment that values continuous improvement and offers exposure to regional finance operations.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Dynamic work environment

Exposure to regional finance operations

Qualifications

• 5+ years of GL accounting experience with a focus on financial reporting.
• Proficient in SAP and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end closing activities and prepare financial reports.
• Ensure full statutory compliance and manage audit schedules.

Skills

General Ledger Accounting

Financial Reporting

Variance Analysis

Process Improvement

Budgeting and Forecasting

Statutory Compliance

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Education

Degree in Accounting

ACCA Qualification

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

About the Role:
We are representing a globally renowned leader in precision engineering and scientific innovation, with a long-standing presence across international markets and a commitment to quality and excellence. As part of their growing Singapore finance team, they are looking for a detail-oriented and driven General Ledger (GL) Accountant to join them on a permanent, full-time basis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform month-end closing activities, including journal postings for accruals, provisions, deferrals, and reclassifications

• Prepare monthly financial reports, balance sheet reconciliations, cash forecasts, and group reporting

• Ensure full statutory compliance, including GST, Withholding Tax, Corporate Tax, and Transfer Pricing

• Manage audit schedules and coordinate with external auditors and tax agents

• Support the budgeting and forecasting process in collaboration with the FP&A team

• Conduct variance analysis and cost control measures

• Drive process improvements, support SOP documentation, and participate in system implementation initiatives

• Liaise with internal teams (HR, logistics, operations) and external stakeholders (auditors, banks, government bodies)

Requirements:

• Degree in Accounting or ACCA qualified

• Minimum 5 years of experience in GL accounting and financial reporting

• Proficiency in SAP and advanced Excel skills

• Strong organizational and time management abilities

• Comfortable in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

• High level of accuracy, initiative, and integrity

What’s On Offer:

• Permanent, full-time role with a globally respected organization

• Professional development opportunities within a high-performing finance team

• Dynamic and inclusive work environment that values continuous improvement

• Exposure to both local and regional finance operations

EA Registration No: R1988043 | EA License No: 16S8296

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