Group Senior Accountant

Armstrong Industrial Corporation Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial corporation is seeking a Group Finance professional in Singapore to handle accurate financial reporting and consolidation. The candidate will oversee management reporting from subsidiaries, assist with compliance, and engage in financial analysis and improvement projects. Candidates should have at least 5 to 8 years in relevant finance roles, a degree in Accountancy, and proficiency in Excel. A chartered accountant or CPA designation is essential for this position. Excellent English and Mandarin communication skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 to 8 years in audit or finance roles, with 3 years in consolidation preparation.
• Strong command of English and ability to converse in Mandarin.
• Capable of managing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly Group consolidation.
• Review monthly management reporting from subsidiaries.
• Analyze financial information and prepare reports for Group Management.

Skills

Financial reporting

Consolidation preparation

Data analysis

Communication in Mandarin

Excel proficiency

Education

Degree in Accountancy

Chartered accountant or CPA

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

As a member of Group Finance, you will be responsible for accurate and timely financial reporting, consolidation and analysis for the Group. You will review submission of management reporting from subsidiaries and prepare draft financial statements of the Group and certain subsidiaries in Singapore.

You will assist the Group Finance Manager in ensuring that subsidiaries comply with Group policies and procedures, and local regulations in the areas of accounting and audit, organising the closing, budget and forecast cycles, preparing management reports and managing working capital. You will also assist the Group Finance Controller in adhoc projects as required by the Group Head of Finance.

Responsibilities

Group Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly Group consolidation
• Review monthly management reporting from subsidiaries
• Analyse monthly financial information of subsidiaries, and prepare management reports for Group Management team
• Prepare draft financial statements of the Group and certain subsidiaries in Singapore, and liaise with external auditors to meet reporting deadlines
• Ensure that subsidiaries’ local statutory reporting and compliance requirements are met
• Play an active role in working with the country finance managers to troubleshoot finance/accounting/controlling issues and facilitate the achievement of financial/operational objectives
• Ensure that subsidiaries comply with Group policies and procedures, and local regulations in the areas of accounting and audit
• Support and lead in implementing reporting procedures, measurement plans for all subsidiaries and monitor the progress of the reporting and measurement effectiveness
• Perform adhoc audits to ensure compliance of corporate procedures and policies
• Support in implementing reporting procedures, measurement plans for all subsidiaries and monitor the progress of the reporting and measurement effectiveness
• Recommend and lead the rolling out new/revised accounting standards throughout the Group.
• Prepare consolidated report and performance analysis for Group management and corporate shareholders
• Lead continuous improvement projects for financial and support ERP implementation and improvements on financial aspects
• Other adhoc tasks as assigned by Group Finance Controller and Group Head of Finance

Group Treasury Support

• Review budgets submitted from subsidiaries
• Prepare Group budget and track/monitor progress
• Evaluate capital investments through ROI, NPV or other financial modelling techniques
• Track capital expenditure and perform analysis

Experience

• Minimum 5 to 8 years of experience in audit or finance related roles, of which minimum 3 years of consolidation preparation
• Strong command of the English language, able to read and converse in Mandarin with our China colleagues and the general ability to communicate clearly is essential
• High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint for data analysis and presentations
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast paced environment

Qualifications

• Degree or professional qualification in Accountancy
• Chartered accountant, or CPA is a must

Competencies

Technical

• Consolidation and strong SFRS/IFR knowledge
• Management Accounting & Business Finance
• Corporate Reporting
• Governance & Risk Management
• Corporate Finance

Non-Technical

• Performance & Results Driven
• Analytical & Solution Focus
• Customer & Stakeholder Oriented
• Agile and Innovative
• Resourcefulness & Cost Conscious
• Developing Self and Others
• Governance & Ethics