Head of Accounting, Reporting & Compliance

Thakral One; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Thakral One is seeking a Head of Accounting, Reporting & Compliance to lead the finance function and ensure integrity of financial reporting. Responsibilities include governance, internal controls, and statutory compliance across business units.

You will drive process excellence, oversee budgeting and forecasting, and manage regulatory filings while coordinating with external advisors and authorities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS/SFRS and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Experience in shared services, multi-entity environments, and regional operations (preferred).
• May have prior experience in IT Consulting/Services (advantage).
• Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting operations, including general ledger, reconciliations, intercompany transactions, and close activities.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes and reporting.
• Review and approve financial statements, management reports, and regulatory submissions.
• Ensure full set of accounts, group consolidation, and multi-entity reporting.
• Monitor data integrity and lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning.
• Provide financial modelling and decision support for strategic initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

Accounting degree

MBA

CPA/CA/ACCA

Tools

MS Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Head of Accounting, Reporting & Compliance

About the job Head of Accounting, Reporting & Compliance

As the Head of Accounting, Reporting & Compliance, you will lead the finance function and be accountable for the integrity of financial reporting, governance, internal controls, statutory compliance, and accounting operations across the company's business units. You will provide strategic leadership, drive process excellence, and ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and corporate policies.

What You'll Do and How You'll Succeed

Accounting & Operations

• Oversee day‑to‑day accounting operations, including general ledger, reconciliations, intercompany transactions, and financial close activities.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Review and approve financial statements, management reports, and regulatory submissions.
• Ensure completion of full sets of accounts, including group consolidation and multi‑entity reporting.
• Monitor the quality, accuracy, and integrity of financial data across all business units.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial planning processes.
• Track financial performance through variance analysis and provide actionable recommendations.
• Support strategic initiatives through financial modelling, business analysis, and decision support.

Taxation & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all applicable tax, statutory, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee corporate tax, GST/VAT, withholding tax, and other regulatory filings.
• Manage relationships with external tax advisors and regulatory authorities.
• Identify and implement tax‑efficient strategies while ensuring full compliance.
• Monitor changes in accounting standards, tax regulations, and statutory requirements.

Audit & Internal Controls

• Lead external and internal audit activities, ensuring timely resolution of findings.
• Develop and maintain robust internal control frameworks and financial policies.
• Assess and mitigate financial, operational, and compliance risks.
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance requirements and internal policies.

We'd Love to Hear From You If...

Experience

• You have a degree in Business, Economics, Accounting, or an MBA.
• You hold a professional accounting qualification such as CPA, CA, ACCA, or equivalent.
• You have 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• You have strong knowledge of IFRS/SFRS and regulatory reporting requirements.
• You have experience in shared services, multi‑entity environments, and regional operations (preferred).
• You may have prior experience in IT Consulting/Services (advantage).

Technical Expertise

• You have a deep understanding of financial reporting, accounting standards, taxation, and regulatory compliance.
• You are proficient in MS Excel and accounting software.

Ways of Working

• You foster collaboration with a hands‑on approach.
• You demonstrate ownership and accountability, delivering individual, team, and organizational objectives.
• You apply excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem‑solving skills to make sound decisions.
• You communicate effectively, manage stakeholders, and resolve conflicts with maturity and adaptability.
• You thrive in fast‑paced, shared‑responsibility environments.