GL Accountant ( Tuas / $5500)

Manpower Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Singapore is looking for an experienced Accountant to manage financial reporting, oversee finance operations, and ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy, possess relevant experience, and have a professional qualification. This role offers the opportunity to lead financial close activities, liaise with auditors, and drive process improvements across the finance team.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy or its equivalent.
• At least 2-3 years of relevant working experience as an Accountant.
• Professional qualification required.
• Audit experience preferable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial and management reports with variance analysis.
• Manage fixed assets accounting and intercompany recharges.
• Lead day-to-day finance operations for business continuity.
• Coordinate monthly and year-end financial close activities.
• Provide financial analysis to support business decision-making.

Skills

Financial reporting

Variance analysis

Intercompany accounting

Inventory management

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy

Professional qualification

Job description

Responsibilities

• Able to Prepare monthly financial and management reports, including variance analysis and key insights.
• Manage fixed assets accounting and intercompany recharges.
• Prepare quarterly GST reconciliations for statutory submission.
• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of all financial reports, schedules, and calculations.

Finance Operations

• Able to lead day-to-day finance operations to support business continuity.
• Oversee periodic stock-takes and inventory management processes.
• Support and supervise the finance team to ensure all reporting and operational deadlines are met.

Financial Close & Audit

• Prepare and review monthly closing schedules.
• Lead and coordinate monthly and year-end financial close activities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Manage all audit-related activities, acting as the primary liaison with auditors and addressing audit queries efficiently.
• Liaise with auditors, bankers, tax agents, company secretaries, and statutory bodies to ensure regulatory compliance and safeguard the company's interests.

Business Support & Process Improvement

• Provide financial analysis and insights to support business decision-making and address operational challenges.
• Review financial reporting processes, accounting policies, and workflows, recommending enhancements where appropriate.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen internal controls, and increase operational efficiency.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to drive cost savings, profitability improvements, and process efficiencies.
• Participate in system enhancements or implementations to support evolving business and operational requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy or its equivalent
• At least 2-3 years of relevant working experience as an Accountant.
• Professional qualification required
• Audit experience preferable