Head of Accounting and Tax

Borr Drilling; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the drilling industry is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee a team of accountants. The role requires ensuring compliance with statutory obligations and managing daily accounting operations. Candidates should possess a diploma or degree in accounting and at least 10 years of relevant experience in a related industry. Strong organizational skills and proficiency in accounting software are essential. This opportunity offers a competitive salary and a chance to lead a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of accounting and tax compliance experience.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and fluency in English; Mandarin is a plus.
• Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 5 accountants and ensure accurate information for clients.
• Perform hands-on bookkeeping, oversee daily operations, and prepare financial statements.
• Manage payroll operations and assist with budgeting and cost analysis.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Tax

Payroll

Management Accounting

Financial Reporting

Financial Statements

Consolidated Accounting

Education

Diploma/degree in accounting

CPA / ACCA or equivalent

Tools

MS Excel

XERO

MYOB

SAP

Payday

Job description

Working Address: OUE Downtown Gallery, 6A Shenton Way

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

Responsibilities and duties

• Manage a team of 5 accountants handling a large client base across industries such as manufacturing, research, retail, construction, property, oil & gas, charities, investment, metals, design, consulting, and start-ups.
• Review the work of accountants and provide training as needed.
• Ensure accurate information is provided to clients and local authorities to meet statutory obligations, including filing tax returns with IRAS and Financial Statements with ACRA.
• Perform hands-on bookkeeping and oversee daily accounting operations, including month-end closing, audits, and annual reporting for 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.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Diploma/degree in accounting with at least 10 years of comprehensive accounting and tax compliance experience, preferably in related industries.
• CPA / ACCA or equivalent is a plus.
• Expertise in:
• Bookkeeping
• Tax
• Payroll
• Management Accounting
• Financial Reporting
• Financial Statements
• Consolidated Accounting and Financial Statements

• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all tasks.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in Mandarin or other languages is a plus.
• Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills with excellent multitasking abilities.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Friendly and professional demeanor.

Desired Experiences

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