Manager, Accounting Advisory Services

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

Job summary

KPMG in Singapore is seeking a dynamic individual for the role in Accounting Advisory. This position involves leading client engagements, delivering tailored advisory services, and requires strong project management and analytical skills. The successful candidate will work with top-tier clients to implement innovative solutions and enhance financial governance.

Benefits

Flexible working framework

Support for personal and professional growth

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• 6-7 years of experience in finance change or corporate accounting.
• Strong knowledge in accounting frameworks (U.S. GAAP, IFRS).
• Ability to lead diverse teams and facilitate training sessions.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements and advisory services.
• Manage finance-related support and process reviews.
• Conduct data analysis to enhance decision-making.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA or CPA equivalent

Tools

Financial reporting systems

Visualization tools

Job description

Job Description

KPMG in Singapore's Corporate Transformation Business is a market leading practice that consults on solutions in managing and enhancing Corporate Transformational activities. We provide comprehensive advisory solutions in areas like Organisational Transformation, Data & Cloud to Finance Advisory, Business Innovation & Design, and Accounting Advisory. Working with top tier clients in both the private and public sector, we are trusted advisors in the field.

Specifically for Accounting Advisory, the successful candidate will serve as a solution provider to finance communities, delivering valuable advisory services tailored to client needs. You will lead and manage client engagements, identifying and capitalizing on opportunities for enhanced advisory services while overseeing live projects. Collaborate and contribute to cross-disciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive service delivery across the Firm on finance & accounting, regulatory, and related activities of CFO/Finance function:

• Lead client engagements, offering expert solutions based on a thorough understanding of accounting standards to address reporting challenges and regulatory impacts
• Manage finance and accounting advisory engagements, including finance change initiatives and process reviews, providing finance-related support to clients in the region
• Lead transaction-oriented accounting and reporting for mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, complex capital raising, financing structures, financial instruments, and revenue recognition
• Collaborate with functional experts within the KPMG network to provide innovative solutions to clients, including digital and technology enablement in finance
• Stay updated on technical and industry developments and facilitate training sessions for internal teams and clients to enhance their understanding and capabilities
• Support the execution of complex projects with strong project management skills, maintain effective communication with clients and external advisors and deliver high-quality client deliverables and presentations
• Utilize strong technical expertise to assist clients in implementing new financial reporting systems, processes, and policies, ensuring robust governance and controls.
• Lead and conduct thorough data analysis to assess data quality and support informed decision-making, leveraging financial and visualization tools to enhance client outcomes

We are looking for dynamic individual(s) with:

• A minimum of six to seven years of experience with a public accounting firm, advisory services firm, or a large multinational organization in leading finance change or corporate accounting, or system reporting
• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in an appropriate field; a licensed CPA or CPA equivalent is preferred
• Exceptional analytical and communication skills, with a proven track record in stakeholder management and the ability to effectively engage with senior management and external clients
• A strong knowledge and practical application of accounting frameworks or topics, i.e. U.S. GAAP, IFRS, business combinations, share options, or financial restatements
• Demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate with diverse teams, fostering an inclusive environment
• The willingness to take on a role with 20%-40% travel
• A keen interest in and experience with finance and accounting technologies, with the ability to leverage them for process improvement
• Applicants with experience in insurance will be a plus

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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by KPMG Talent Acquisition team, personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. At KPMG in Singapore we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients and communities. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, gender identity or expression, colour, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or other non-merit factors. We celebrate the different talents that our people bring and support every staff member in their journey to achieve personal and professional growth. One of the ways we do this is through Take Charge: Flexi-work, our flexible working framework which enables agile and innovative teams to help deliver our business goals.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by KPMG Talent Acquisition team, personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.

At KPMG in Singapore we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients and communities. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, gender identity or expression, colour, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or other non-merit factors. We celebrate the different talents that our people bring and support every staff member in their journey to achieve personal and professional growth. One of the ways we do this is through Take Charge: Flexi-work, our flexible working framework which enables agile and innovative teams to help deliver our business goals.