Group Consolidation Accountant (6-Month Contract)

Tiong Seng Contractors (Pte) Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiong Seng Contractors (Pte) Ltd seeks an experienced professional to lead consolidation and group financial reporting for the Singapore-based group. You will coordinate with subsidiaries, ensure IFRS compliance, and prepare board-ready financials and SGX disclosures.

The role requires strong IFRS knowledge, 6+ years in group reporting or external audit, and the ability to work independently with tight deadlines. 6-month contract with potential conversion to full-time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related discipline.
• ACCA or CPA or equivalent preferred.
• At least 6 years of hands-on experience in Group Financial Reporting, Consolidation or External Audit.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, group consolidation and statutory financial reporting requirements.
• Experience in preparing SGX financial announcements and annual reports would be an advantage.
• Able to work independently, manage multiple priorities and meet tight reporting deadlines.
• Experience in a listed company or Big 4 audit firm will be an advantage.
• Strong analytical skills and detail oriented.
• Available to start immediately or at short notice, and able to commit to the full 6-month contract period.

Responsibilities

• Prepare consolidated financial statements for the Group and relevant sub-groups, including budgets/forecasts and variance analysis.
• Prepare supporting schedules for consolidation, including intercompany eliminations and consolidation adjustments.
• Liaise with subsidiaries’ finance teams to obtain reporting packages and supporting information, ensuring timely submission for Group consolidation.
• Ensure financial reporting complies with IFRS and internal policies.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and working capital management.
• Prepare SGX announcements, interim financial statements and annual reports.
• Coordinate external audit activities, including audit schedules and queries.
• Assess the impact of IFRS changes and provide practical accounting guidance.
• Prepare financial analyses, board papers and management reports for senior management.
• Assist with technical accounting research (IFRS/local GAAP differences) relevant to consolidation adjustments.
• Perform other ad hoc duties and projects.
• Maintain documentation of consolidation working papers and ensure proper handover at contract end.
• May convert to full-time staff.

Skills

Analytical skills

Detail oriented

Independent worker

Deadline-driven

IFRS knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

ACCA/CPA or equivalent

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare consolidatedfinancial statements for the Group and relevant sub-groups, includingpreparation of budgets/ forecasts and variance analysis.
• Prepare supporting schedulesfor consolidation, including intercompany eliminations, consolidationadjustments and other schedules required for financial reporting.
• Liaise withsubsidiaries’ finance teams to obtain reporting packages and supportinginformation, and ensure timely submission for Group consolidation.
• Ensure financialreporting is prepared in compliance with applicable accounting standards andinternal policies.
• Support budgeting,forecasting and working capitalmanagement
• Preparation of SGX announcements,interim financial statements, annual reports and other statutory reportingrequirements, where applicable.
• Coordinate externalaudit activities relating to Group reporting, including preparing auditschedules, addressing audit queries and ensuring timely completion of the auditprocess.
• Assess the impact ofany accounting standard changes relevant to the current reporting cycle andprovide practical accounting guidance where required.
• Prepare financialanalysis, Board papers and management reports to support senior management'sdecision-making.
• Assist with technicalaccounting research (IFRS/local GAAP differences) relevant to consolidationadjustments (including any tax implications)
• Perform other ad hoc duties and projects assigned by Management.
• Maintain clear documentation of consolidation working papers, processes and outstanding matters, and ensure a proper handover at the end of the contract.
• May convert to full time staff.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related discipline.
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA or equivalent is preferred.
• At least 6 years ofrelevant hands-on experience in Group Financial Reporting, Consolidation orExternal Audit. Supervisory experience is an advantage but not required.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, group consolidation and statutory financial reporting requirements.
• Experience in preparing SGX financial announcements and annual reports would be an advantage.
• Able to work independently, manage multiple priorities and meet tight reporting deadlines.
• Experience in a listed company or Big 4 audit firm will be an advantage.
• Strong analytical skills and detail oriented.
• Available to start immediately or at short notice, and able to commit to the full 6-month contract period.