KC13329957 - Senior Accountant

ROBERT HALF INTERNATIONAL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A commodities trading company is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage financial records and ensure compliance with tax regulations in Singapore. The successful candidate will prepare financial transactions, assist in audits, and support reporting processes. Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance, ideally with ACCA or CPA, and have experience in a Big 4 firm or trading company. Proficiency in Excel and strong analytical skills are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Experience working in Big 4 or a physical trading company.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and record financial transactions.
• Maintain and reconcile subsidiary accounts.
• Assist in preparing financial statements and budgets.
• Ensure timely tax declarations.
• Lead internal and external audits.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes.

Skills

Strong knowledge of accounting principles

Experience with general ledger functions

Proficient in Excel

Strong analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

ACCA or CPA

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Company

Our client in the commodities trading industry is looking to hire a Senior Accountant as the company expands its operations into Singapore.

The Role

The accountant will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with tax and regulatory requirements, and providing timely reporting to support decision-making.

Key responsibilities include

• Prepare and record financial transactions including assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses.
• Maintain and reconcile subsidiary accounts.
• Assist in preparing financial statements and budgets.
• Collaborate with local service providers for account management and tax filings.
• Ensure timely tax declarations (monthly, quarterly, annually).
• Lead internal and external audits to ensure compliance.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Develop and document accounting policies and internal controls.
• Ensure adherence to GAAP principles.
• Provide technical accounting support to management.

Your Profile

To be successful in this role, you should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance, ideally with ACCA or CPA. Experience working in Big 4 and/or a physical trading company is desirable. You should have strong knowledge of accounting principles, experience with general ledger functions, proficient in excel and powerpoint, strong analytical skills and good attention to detail.

Apply Today

Please send your resume, in WORD format only and quote reference number KC13329957, by clicking the apply button. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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