Finance Analyst

Agilent; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major technology firm located in Singapore is seeking a Financial Compliance Expert. This role involves being the key technical authority for compliance and statutory reporting, developing processes to enhance reporting accuracy, and mentoring finance professionals. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance, along with a CPA, CA, or ACCA certification and over 6 years of relevant experience. The position offers a full-time schedule with competitive pay based on location and experience.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, audit, or compliance.
• Demonstrated expertise in statutory reporting, with Big 4 audit experience preferred.
• Ability to meet demanding work deadlines and sustain high performance.

Responsibilities

• Act as the key technical expert in statutory reporting and compliance.
• Lead compliance projects and mentor finance professionals.
• Partner with Tax, Treasury, and Legal teams to ensure compliance.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Advanced Excel skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Integrity

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related

Professional certification (CPA, CA, ACCA)

Tools

BI and visualization tools

Job description

Description

• Act as the key technical expert for all statutory reporting, compliance, and financial governance matters.
• Translate broad corporate finance and compliance concepts into actionable projects, delivering innovative solutions to complex and critical financial reporting problems.
• Lead or contribute to the development of new processes, programs, or systems to improve the accuracy and efficiency of statutory reporting and financial controls.
• Partner closely with Tax, Treasury, and Legal teams to ensure compliance and support core financial processes like DTT computation, global cash distribution, and tax incentive management.
• Operate autonomously on self-initiated assignments, providing expert guidance on even the most complex compliance issues.
• Advise management on critical issues and long-range goals, including compliance risk mitigation and adapting to new regulatory changes.
• Determine personal and team priorities in alignment with corporate and regional financial compliance objectives.
• Serve as a recognized subject matter expert in financial and statutory compliance, sought out for consultation on complex matters.
• Mentor and train other finance professionals on best practices related to IFRS / US GAAP, internal controls, and statutory reporting.
• Lead compliance projects and represent the organization to internal stakeholders (business unit leaders, auditors) and external parties (regulators, external auditors).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional certification (CPA, CA, ACCA) is likely required due to the compliance focus.
• Typically 6+ years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, audit, or compliance, with demonstrated expertise in statutory reporting. Strong preference of Big 4 audit working experience.
• Strong accounting knowledge and advanced Excel skills. Experience with BI and visualization tools.
• Ability to sustain high level performance, problem solve and meet demanding work deadlines.
• Inquisitive with a strong sense of responsibility and impeccable integrity.

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at : Agilent Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

Travel Required: Occasional

Shift: Day

Duration: No End Date

Job Function: Finance