Senior Accountant

STATS ChipPAC Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented accounting professional to oversee key financial operations. This role encompasses managing the General Ledger, Treasury Operations, Payroll Accounting, and Corporate Tax Compliance, ensuring accuracy and adherence to regulations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 5-7 years of relevant experience. With a focus on analytical and interpersonal skills, this position offers the chance to contribute significantly to financial integrity and operational excellence in a dynamic environment. Join a team where your expertise will drive impactful financial strategies.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in accounting roles including GL, treasury, payroll, and tax.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards (GAAP/SFRS) and local tax regulations.
• Proficient in SAP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, year-end closing process ensuring accuracy.
• Manage daily cash flow activities including bank reconciliations.
• Collaborate with HR for accurate payroll accounting and compliance.

Skills

General Ledger Accounting

Treasury Operations

Payroll Accounting

Corporate Tax Compliance

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

SAP Concur

Job description

Key Job Accountabilities (Actual daily deliverables):

General Ledger (GL) Accounting

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, year-end closing process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in accordance with statutory and group reporting.

• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.

• Communicate any control weakness identify during day-to-day operations Implement and enhancement of accounting and working procedure for internal audits and SOX compliance.

• Support internal and external audit request.

• Other ad-hoc tasks or projects that may be assigned.

Treasury Operations

• Manage daily cash flow activities, including journal entries, bank reconciliations and cash forecasting.

• Coordinate with banks for fund transfers and banking documentation.

• Assess the forex balance sheet exposure.

• Evaluate the effectiveness of hedging strategies, manage the hedging portfolio, monitor the exchange rates.

• Analyse monthly, quarterly and annual transactions data against forecast.

• Assist in maintaining banking relationships and treasury policies.

Payroll Accounting

• Collaborate with HR and payroll providers to ensure accurate and timely payroll accounting.

• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and download payroll data from payroll system.

• Verify cheque requests and process cheque issuance.

• Process and verify employee claims for all claim types via SAP Concur.

• Reconcile payroll-related accounts including salaries, bonuses, benefits, and taxes and provide analysis.

• Ensure compliance with statutory payroll requirements and internal controls.

Corporate Tax Compliance

• Maintain tax schedules and assist in the preparation and filing of corporate income tax and other statutory filings.

• Liaise with external tax advisors and auditors during reviews or audits.

• Stay updated with changes in tax laws and regulations relevant to the business.

Required Experience and Qualifications (Required knowledge, skills and experience---however acquired):

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in accounting roles, including GL, treasury, payroll, and tax.

• Strong knowledge of accounting standards (GAAP/SFRS) and local tax regulations.

• Proficient in SAP systems.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; experience with reporting tools is a plus.

• High attention to detail and the ability to meet strict deadlines.

• Strong analytical, organisational, problem-solving skills along with strong interpersonal and communication skills in both English and Chinese.