Group Accountant - Construction & Engineering

SUMMIT TALENT PTE. LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

SUMMIT TALENT PTE. LIMITED in Singapore seeks a hands-on Group Accountant to support group financial reporting, consolidation and accounting activities across multiple entities within construction, infrastructure and related activities.

You will lead intercompany reconciliations, review subsidiary financial statements, manage WIP and project costing, and assist with audits, budgeting and cash flow monitoring. The role requires ACCA/CA or accounting degree and 5–8 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• ACCA/CA Singapore or equivalent professional qualification.
• 5-8 years of relevant accounting experience, including at least 3 years in construction/engineering/infrastructure.
• Hands-on experience in group consolidation and multi-entity financial reporting.
• Good knowledge of Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS) and statutory compliance.
• Experience handling intercompany transactions, subsidiary accounts and joint venture accounting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate monthly, quarterly and annual group consolidation and financial reporting.
• Manage intercompany reconciliations, variances, and consolidation entries across subsidiaries.
• Review subsidiary financial statements and support month-end and year-end closings across multiple entities.
• Oversee construction project accounting, including WIP, project costing, revenue recognition and profitability analysis.
• Monitor project expenses, variation orders, and financial risk indications.
• Coordinate external audits and assist with statutory reporting and tax compliance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Accountancy

ACCA/CA Singapore

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Our client is an established and diversified construction and engineering group in Singapore, with business interests across construction, infrastructure and related business activities. The organization is seeking a hands-on Group Accountant to support group financial reporting, consolidation and accounting activities across multiple entities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and coordinate monthly, quarterly and annual group consolidation, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Manage intercompany reconciliations, investigate variances and prepare consolidation and elimination entries across subsidiaries.
• Review subsidiary financial statements and support month-end and year-end closing activities across multiple entities.
• Oversee construction project accounting, including work-in-progress (WIP), project costing, revenue recognition and project profitability analysis.
• Monitor project expenses, progress claims, variation orders, retention sums and cost movements; highlight potential cost overruns and financial risks.
• Support accounting and reporting for subsidiaries and joint venture entities, ensuring consistency of accounting practices and reporting standards.
• Coordinate external audits and liaise with auditors; support statutory reporting, corporate tax and GST compliance.
• Maintain sound accounting procedures and internal controls and ensure compliance with applicable Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS).
• Prepare management reports and financial analysis, and assist with budgeting, forecasting and cash flow monitoring as required.
• Independent, analytical and meticulous, with strong communication skills and the ability to meet reporting deadlines.

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance or an equivalent professional qualification (ACCA / CA Singapore).
• Approximately 5-8 years of relevant accounting experience, including at least 3 years in the construction, engineering or infrastructure industry.
• Hands-on experience in group consolidation and multi-entity financial reporting.
• Good understanding of construction project accounting, WIP, project costing and revenue recognition.
• Experience handling intercompany transactions, subsidiary accounts and joint venture accounting.
• Good knowledge of Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS), with exposure to audit and statutory compliance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting / ERP systems.
• Independent, analytical and meticulous, with strong communication skills and the ability to meet reporting deadlines.