Fixed Assets Accounting Officer | Public Sector | 12-Month Contract

BGC Group Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

BGC Group Pte Ltd is seeking an experienced finance professional to join the Asset Services Division on a 1-year temporary contract. You will oversee end-to-end accounting and management of organisation-owned fixed assets, including assets held by external operating partners.

The role demands at least 5 years of finance experience, a degree in accounting or finance, strong analytical and stakeholder management skills, and the ability to lead process improvements.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting/Finance or related discipline.
• At least 5 years of finance experience.
• Experience in fixed assets management/accounting.
• Public sector or large organisation experience beneficial.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead process improvement initiatives.
• Meticulous, self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate fixed asset records and reports.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and standards.
• Manage fixed asset confirmation exercises with stakeholders.
• Support year-end closing and audit activities.
• Provide advice on fixed asset policies and treatments.
• Identify gaps and lead improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Review and improve process documentation and SOPs.
• Champion AI, digitalisation, data analytics and automation tools.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching and support to finance staff.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Team coaching

Microsoft Office

Independent work

Adaptability

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

SAP

Data visualization tools

Robotic Process Automation

Job description

We are seeking an experienced finance professional to join the Asset Services Division on a 1-year temporary contract.

You will oversee the end-to-end accounting and management of organisation-owned fixed assets, including assets held by external operating partners. Your responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining accurate and timely fixed asset records and reports

• Ensuring compliance with accounting policies and applicable financial reporting standards

• Managing fixed asset confirmation exercises with stakeholders

• Supporting year-end closing and audit activities

• Providing advice on fixed asset policies, accounting treatment and operational requirements

• Identifying process gaps and leading improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency

• Reviewing and improving process documentation, guidelines and SOPs

• Championing the use of AI, digitalisation, data analytics and automation tools

• Providing technical guidance, coaching and support to a team of finance professionals

Requirements

• Degree or professional qualification in Accountancy, Accounting, Finance or a related discipline

• At least 5 years of finance experience

• Experience in fixed assets management or fixed assets accounting

• Experience in the public sector or a large organisation will be advantageous

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills

• Demonstrated ability to lead process improvement initiatives

• Meticulous, self-motivated and able to work independently

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

• Knowledge of SAP, AI tools, data visualisation or Robotic Process Automation will be an added advantage