Financial Accountant (Payroll Accounting) (Tech MNC)

Adecco Personnel Pte Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to manage payroll accounting for a tech MNC. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in large multinational corporations, strong knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS, and is detail-oriented. This is a 12-month contract role focused on month-end operations and collaboration with finance teams. Competitive salary and professional growth opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in large MNCs managing accounting across multiple countries/entities in APAC.
• Strong experience in US GAAP, IFRS, and local APAC GAAPs.
• Comfortable working with outsourced finance partners and resolving vendor-raised issues independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end and quarter-end close activities, including P&L and balance sheet review.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and support finance management on ad hoc projects.
• Contribute to the design and rollout of financial systems, tools, and reporting processes.

Skills

US GAAP

IFRS

local APAC GAAPs

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Education

Recognized accounting qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA)

Tools

Excel

Oracle

SAP

Job description

The Opportunity:

• Adecco is partnering with a tech MNC to search for a Financial Accountant (Payroll Accounting).
• The role is ideal for an experienced accounting professional with a background in multinational corporations, especially those with APAC regional exposure and a strong understanding of payroll accounting.
• Role will start off as a 12 months contract assignment.

The Job:

• Manage month-end and quarter-end close activities, including P&L, balance sheet review, variance analysis, and reconciliation approvals.
• Resolve open items and issues during the close cycle by working closely with outsourced vendors (e.g., Accenture), primarily based in Kuala Lumpur.
• Review and manage work performed by BPOs, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.
• Lead and support process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and scalability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and support finance management on ad hoc projects or analysis.
• Contribute to the design and rollout of financial systems, tools, and reporting processes.

The Talent:

• Recognized accounting qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA).
• Strong experience in US GAAP, IFRS, and local APAC GAAPs.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in large MNCs, managing accounting across multiple countries/entities in APAC.
• Proficiency in Excel and experience with ERP systems (Oracle, SAP preferred).
• Comfortable working with outsourced finance partners and resolving vendor-raised issues independently.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and organized, with a mindset for continuous improvement.

Preferred:

• Big 4 experience is a plus.
• Prior experience in payroll accounting, especially understanding statutory benefits across APAC, is highly preferred.
• Less focus on T&E, transformation, or automation—more on routine financial review and controls.

Next Step:

• Send your updated resume to [e-mail].
• Email Title: Apply Financial Accountant (Payroll Accounting)
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Lim Jia Yi
EA License No: 91C2918
Personnel Registration Number: R24119814