Head of Accounting and Tax

Nextbeat Singapore Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Head of Accounting and Tax. The role includes managing a team to ensure accurate financial operations and compliance, with a focus on maintaining client satisfaction across various industries. Successful candidates will have extensive accounting expertise and leadership skills, alongside the ability to work with diverse clients.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of full spectrum accounting and tax compliance experience.
• Fluent in English; Mandarin or other languages is a plus.
• Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 5 accountants across various sectors.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and accurate client reporting.
• Oversee daily accounting operations and month-end closings.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Tax

Payroll

Management Accounting

Financial Reporting

Education

Diploma/degree in accounting

CPA / ACCA or equivalent

Tools

MS Excel

XERO

MYOB

SAP

Job description

Job Title: Head of Accounting and Tax
Monthly Salary: UP to $8500 (Negotiable)
Working Address: OUE Downtown Gallery

Working hours: Monday to Friday. 9am to 6pm

Responsibilities and duties
• To manage a team of 5 accountants with a large client base in industries such as
manufacturing, research, retail, construction, property, oil & gas, charities, investment, metals,
design, consulting, and start-ups.
• Review the accountants work and provide training if needed.
• To ensure that we provide accurate information to our clients and the local authorities so that
all their statutory obligations are met; these includes filing tax returns with IRAS and Financial
Statements with ACRA
• Hands-on Bookkeeping and oversee daily accounting operations, including month-end closing
procedures, audits, and annual reporting for a portfolio of blue-chip clients.
• Conduct bank reconciliations and forecast cash flow to maintain financial stability.
• Manage payroll operations and assist in budgeting and cost analysis.
• Prepare and file corporation tax, employer tax, and GST returns.

Qualification and Requirements
• Diploma/degree in accounting with minimum of 10 years of full spectrum accounting and tax
compliance experience, preferably from related industry.
• CPA / ACCA or its equivalents is a plus.
• Area of expertise
• Bookkeeping
• Tax
• Payroll
• Management Accounting
• Financial Reporting
• Financial Statements
• Consolidated Accounting and Financial Statements
• Ability to complete tasks while maintaining all confidentiality requirements.
• Fluent in English, Mandarin and/or another language is a plus.
• Strong organizational, project management and problem-solving skills with impeccable multi-
tasking abilities.
• Good verbal and written communication.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Friendly and professional behaviour.

Desired Experiences:
• Hands-on experience with MS Excel, XERO, MYOB, SAP. Payday and any other accounting
software is a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize projects to meet tight deadlines.

EA License Number:22C1267

EA Personnel:R22110252