Financial Accountant

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

Job summary

A global engineering company in Singapore seeks a Financial Accountant to support payroll operations and financial management. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, a relevant degree, and strong proficiency in Xero and Excel. Candidates should exhibit excellent attention to detail and communication skills. The role offers professional growth opportunities and a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Dynamic work environment

Recognition for hard work

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years+ experience in a related financial role.
• Strong understanding of payroll laws across Singapore, Australia, and Southeast Asia.
• Experience with tax and intercompany transactions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process financial data entries in accounting systems.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts and financial statements.
• Prepare tax computations and file GST returns.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency in Excel

Knowledge of payroll laws

Education

Degree in Accounting or Finance

Certified CA preferred

Tools

Xero

MS Office

Job description

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Join Our Global Team: Financial Accountant Role (Based in Singapore)

We are COVA Group, an award-winning global entity with a mission to "Engineer Better Lives." Headquartered in Australia, we have a strong presence throughout Southeast Asia, delivering innovative solutions across diverse industries and engineering disciplines. From global infrastructure to luxury retail projects and iconic temple builds, our portfolio showcases an impressive list of projects.

As part of our continued growth in Asia, we are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Financial Accountant to join our finance team in Singapore.

This position is part of our financial services team that supports COVA’s entities across Southeast Asia and Australia. The role is crucial in ensuring the efficient and accurate management of payroll operations across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Data Entry & Transaction Processing

· Prepare and process financial data entries in accounting systems Xero, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal accounting policies.

· Maintain and update general ledger accounts, journals, and supporting schedules.

2. Bank Reconciliation & Ledger Maintenance

· Perform monthly bank reconciliations across multiple accounts to ensure accuracy between bank records and internal books.

· Investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner to maintain data integrity.

3. Management Reporting

· Prepare timely and accurate monthly management accounts, including detailed schedules and variance analysis.

· Assist in interpreting financial data to support business performance reviews and decision-making.

· Draft unaudited financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards (e.g., SFRS/IFRS).

· Support the year-end closing process and assist with audit schedules where required.

5. Taxation & Regulatory Compliance

· Prepare and review corporate tax computations, including deferred tax where applicable.

· Prepare and file Goods and Services Tax (GST) returns in compliance with IRAS regulations.

· Liaise with external tax agents or authorities where necessary.

6. Ad-Hoc Tasks & Administrative Support

· Perform ad-hoc accounting duties, reconciliations, or data analysis as assigned by the Finance Manager or Director.

· Assist in process improvement initiatives, financial system updates, or documentation reviews.

· Provide regular financial updates and reports to the Finance Manager or Supervisor.

· Collaborate with internal departments and external stakeholders to support financial operations and compliance activities across Asia and Australia

Qualifications:

· A relevant degree or qualification in Accounting, Finance (CA).

· Certified CA preferred whilst working toward ISCA membership

· Minimum of 5 years+ experience in a related financial role.

· A strong understanding of payroll laws and regulations across Singapore, Australia, and Southeast Asia is essential for this role.

· Experience with intercompany transactions across borders and transfer pricing related recharges.

· Experience with Tax across multiple jurisdictions.

· Proficiency in payroll software, MS Office, and high-level skills in Excel.

· Strong attention to detail, with the ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.

· Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise.

· Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

· Proficiency in both verbal and written English.

Application Process:

If you are interested in this opportunity and believe you meet the selection criteria, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and why you are a good fit for this role.

COVA Group is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

This position mandates unrestricted working rights in Singapore.

Why Join Us?

We are committed to creating a dynamic work environment that encourages growth, learning, and a great culture for our employees. We offer opportunities for professional growth and development, and we believe in recognising and rewarding hard work.

Your application will include the following questions:

· Have you managed tax filings in other countries (e.g., Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia)?

· Are you familiar with XERO software?

· How do you prepare monthly management accounts? What schedules or supporting reports do you typically include?

· How do you ensure accuracy when entering large volumes of transactions into the accounting system?

· Can you share an example of an ad-hoc task you were assigned and how you handled it independently?

· How do you support your manager or team during audits or internal reviews?

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