Head of Accounting and Tax

NEXTBEAT SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A finance management firm in Singapore is looking for a Head of Accounting and Tax to oversee a team of five accountants. The role involves ensuring compliance with tax regulations, managing financial statements, and performing bookkeeping tasks. Applicants should possess a degree in accounting with at least 10 years of experience and be proficient in Mandarin. Other requirements include strong organizational skills and familiarity with software such as MS Excel and SAP.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of full spectrum accounting and tax compliance experience.
• CPA / ACCA or its equivalents is a plus.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and have good verbal/written communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 5 accountants across diverse industries.
• Review accountants' work and provide necessary training.
• Ensure accurate tax returns filing and compliance with local regulations.
• Perform bookkeeping and oversee daily accounting operations.
• Prepare payroll and assist in budgeting and cost analysis.
• Conduct bank reconciliations and forecast cash flow.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Tax

Payroll

Management Accounting

Financial Reporting

Organizational skills

Project Management

Problem-solving

Fluent in Mandarin

Education

Diploma/degree in accounting

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.
• Proficient in Mandarin to effectively communicate with Mandarin‑speaking clients.
• Strong organizational, project management and problem‑solving skills with impeccable multi‑tasking abilities.
• Good verbal and written communication.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Friendly and professional behavior.

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.