Finance & Accounting Specialist

BASE COMPASS ASSET MANAGEMENT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial management company based in Singapore seeks an experienced finance professional to oversee financial accounting and reporting. This role involves leading accounting operations, ensuring compliance with local standards, and providing insights for strategic decision-making. Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and at least 8 years of relevant experience, with strong leadership and communication skills required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on accounting experience, preferably in asset management, private equity, or hedge funds.
• Professional certifications such as ACCA or CPA are highly preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities in English.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end accounting operations and general ledger management.
• Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Serve as primary liaison for annual statutory audits and coordinate with external service providers.
• Support financial operations for new fund establishments and provide analyses for strategic decision-making.

Skills

Financial accounting expertise

Knowledge of Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS)

Communication skills

Leadership and mentoring

Process management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, or related discipline

Job description

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Oversee end-to-end accounting operations, including contract review, expense verification, general ledger management, AP/AR, and intercompany transactions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Lead the preparation of timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for both statutory and management reporting purposes.
• Maintain well‑structured and audit‑ready financial records, supporting documentation, and working papers.
• Monitor monthly financial metrics, analyse variances, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to complete quarterly regulatory and compliance filings.

2. Accounting Process Standardization & Systems Management

• Lead the design and implementation of standardized, streamlined, and compliant bookkeeping and accounting workflows across the organization.
• Enforce corporate accounting policies and standards while continuously enhancing accounting processes for improved accuracy and efficiency.
• Drive the development, optimisation, and implementation of financial information systems to strengthen business‑finance integration.
• Ensure the quality of financial reporting and the operational effectiveness of accounting activities; oversee financial supervision, identify data‑source risks, and resolve inconsistencies between books and operational reality.
• Manage accounting policies and provide technical guidance on Local GAAP application, including handling reconciliations and adjustments between Singapore standards, IFRS, and PRC GAAP (CAS).

3. Audit & External Coordination

• Serve as the primary liaison for annual statutory audits, internal audits, and special audit engagements, ensuring smooth communication and timely completion.
• Coordinate with external service providers—including fund administrators, custodian banks, tax agents, and corporate secretaries—on accounting, financial reporting, and reconciliation matters.

4. Business Support & Operational Finance

• Support financial set‑up and ongoing financial operations for new fund establishments and legal entities.
• Assist in the calculation and review of management fees, performance fees, carried interest, and partner allocations.
• Participate in financial system enhancements, workflow optimisation projects, and automation initiatives.
• Provide financial analyses, data insights, and scenario modelling to support management and the investment team in strategic decision‑making.

Qualifications & Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree or above in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, or a related discipline. Professional certifications such as ACCA or CPA are highly preferred.
2. At least 8 years of hands‑on accounting experience, ideally within asset management, private equity, hedge funds, or broader financial services sectors.
3. Strong knowledge of Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS) and local tax regulations; familiarity with IFRS and PRC CAS is a plus.
4. Excellent command of English, with strong verbal and written communication abilities.
5. Demonstrated capability in financial process management, with the ability to identify systemic risks from a process‑standardisation perspective and build long‑term internal control mechanisms.
6. Proven leadership experience, with a strong sense of ownership, professional integrity, and the ability to mentor and manage accounting teams effectively.