Financial Accountant

TOTAL Deutschland GmbH; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TotalEnergies Singapore Services (TESS) is seeking a domain finance professional to join our shared services team. The role covers monthly, quarterly and year-end financial accounting, reconciliations and reporting, with oversight of AP/AR and intercompany activities.

The candidate will hold a recognised accountancy degree, professional qualification preferred, and 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience in a multinational environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy or equivalent.
• Professional accountancy qualification (CA/CPA/ACCA) preferred.
• 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience managing full-set accounts in a multinational or complex environment.
• Exposure to shared service operating models and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly and annual financial accounts.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and resolve reconciling items.
• Record journal entries, accruals, provisions and adjustments.
• Manage AP/AR functions including invoices, payments and collections.
• Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare financial reports for management and group reporting requirements.

Skills

Multitasking

Stress tolerance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy

Professional qualification (CA/CPA/ACCA)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Domain Finance

Type of contract Regular position

Experience Minimum 6 years

TotalEnergies Singapore Services (TESS) is the integrated shared services organisation supporting TotalEnergies entities in Singapore and in for some functions, across the Asia-Pacific Middle East region. TESS brings together Finance, Human Resources, Tax, Legal & Compliance, Business IT Services, Public Affairs & Communications, Internal Control & Affiliate Assistance and Facilities Management into a single, coordinated platform. By consolidating capabilities and expertise, TESS enables a more connected, efficient, and scalable operating model, supporting Singapore’s role as a key hub within the Company. We deliver high-quality, consistent, and value-driven services, enabling the businesses to focus on their strategic and commercial priorities.

Activities

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly and annual financial accounts.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and resolve outstanding reconciling items.
• Record journal entries, accruals, provisions and adjustments accurately and timely.
• Manage and oversee the Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) functions, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, expense claims, collections, and related transactions
• Monitor Goods Receipt Notes (GRNs), goods receipts, open purchase orders (POs), and related procurement transactions to ensure appropriate accounting treatment and timely resolution of outstanding items
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of general ledger balances.
• Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare financial reports for management and Group reporting requirements.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders to optimize working capital, mitigate credit risk, and support effective credit management

Internal Control, Statutory & Tax Compliance

• Prepare statutory financial statements and coordinate annual audits.
• Ensure compliance with local accounting standards, IFRS and Group accounting policies.
• Prepare and coordinate direct and indirect tax filings, including annual corporate tax filing and tax queries, GST/VAT, withholding tax reporting and other tax matters.
• Support internal and external audits
• Liaise with auditors, tax advisors and regulatory authorities.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, SOX requirements and Group compliance standards
• Respond to government surveys, regulatory reporting requests, and other statutory requirements
• Support corporate secretarial matters, including statutory filings, governance documentation, and compliance-related activities
• Review and improve accounting processes and procedures
• Support and monitor service delivery from Shared Service Centres and drive continuous improvements.
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess impact on the business.

Intercompany & Business Support

• Manage intercompany recharges, settlements and reconciliations.
• Ensure timely resolution of intercompany differences.
• Provide accounting support to business stakeholders and operational teams.
• Partner with business units to support new products, new business activities and process changes.

Process Improvement, Projects & Change Management

• Participate in finance transformation, digitalisation and automation initiatives.
• Participate in system implementations, process transformation and integration projects.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, restructurings and new business ventures where applicable.
• Perform ad hoc assignments, special projects and other responsibilities requested by management.

Candidate Profile

• Minimum degree holder in Accountancy or Equivalent (Bac + 3)
• Recognized professional accountancy qualification (e.g. Chartered Accountant, CPA or ACCA membership) preferred.
• Minimum 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience managing full-set accounts in a multinational or complex business environment.
• Experience supporting multiple entities, business units or international operations.
• Exposure to shared service operating models and ERP systems.
• Experience in energy, commodity trading, manufacturing, renewables or related industries is advantageous.
• Ability to cope well with stress and multi-tasking