Manager, Statutory Compliance

Deloitte SEA; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Deloitte Southeast Asia in Singapore seeks a Manager, Statutory Compliance to lead end-to-end statutory audits and strengthen financial accounting operations. You will ensure timely, compliant reporting, drive month- and year-end closes, and partner with auditors and stakeholders to improve processes.

The role requires hands-on experience in audits, strong accounting standards knowledge, and excellent communication. Multinational exposure and Big 4 background are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline; CPA/ACCA or equivalent preferred.
• At least 8 years of progressive accounting experience including hands-on statutory audits and statutory financial statements.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS/local GAAP, month-end close, reconciliations, and audit deliverables.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and ERP/accounting systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, MS Dynamics, or similar).
• Self-starter with ability to work independently, with strong communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end statutory audits, coordinating with internal and external auditors.
• Prepare statutory financial statements and schedules aligned to trial balance.
• Lead MAS quarterly reporting and bank compliance testing.
• Support government incentive applications and track actual results vs. submissions.
• Prepare and support annual budget and government/statistical surveys.
• Maintain general ledger integrity and investigate variances.
• Perform timely balance sheet reconciliations and maintain supporting schedules.
• Lead and mentor a team of accountants.
• Collaborate with PTP, CTC, Treasury, and Controllership to resolve issues and improve close quality.
• Provide ad-hoc accounting support and drive process improvements.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

IFRS knowledge

Excel proficiency

ERP systems

Independent worker

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

CPA/ACCA

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

MS Dynamics

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Manager, Statutory Compliance

Service Line / Portfolios: Finance Support

Location: Singapore, Singapore, SG

Title: Finance Department (based in Singapore) – Manager, Statutory Compliance

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Work you’ll do

We are seeking a Manager to lead the end-to-end coordination of statutory audits and to strengthen day-to-day financial accounting operations. This role is responsible for ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant statutory reporting and regulatory requirements, maintaining robust balance sheet governance, and partnering with internal stakeholders and external auditors to deliver a smooth audit process.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment. You will drive month-end and year-end close, prepare statutory financial statements and audit schedules, manage key reconciliations, and support tax and regulatory compliance. Strong communication and project management skills are essential to coordinate requests, resolve audit issues promptly, and continuously improve accounting processes and internal controls.

• Statutory audit lead: Lead annual statutory audit end-to-end, including planning, audit timeline management, PBC (prepared-by-client) coordination, and timely resolution of audit queries.
• Prepare statutory financial statements and related disclosures and ensure alignment to trial balance and supporting schedules.
• Lead MAS quarterly reporting and bank compliance test
• Support government incentive application by preparing and tracking the actual results of the approved legal entities against the approved submission figures.
• Prepare and support the Annual Budget and Government Statistic Surveys.
• Maintain the general ledger integrity by reviewing account movements, investigating variances, and ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards and company policies.
• Perform timely balance sheet reconciliations (e.g., cash, AR/AP, accruals, fixed assets, intercompany) and maintain clear supporting schedules.
• Lead and mentor a team of accountants
• Partner with stakeholders (e.g., PTP, CTC, Treasury, InterFirm and Controllership teams) to resolve accounting issues, improve close quality, and ensure accurate reporting.
• Provide ad-hoc accounting support, including analysis, reconciliations, and support for system/process improvements to drive efficiency and compliance or projects that may be assigned from time to time

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline; CPA/ACCA or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
• At least 8 years of progressive accounting experience, including hands-on involvement in statutory audits and preparation of statutory financial statements in leading professional services firm (Big 4 background is highly preferred) or a multinational corporation (MNC).
• Strong knowledge of relevant accounting standards (e.g., IFRS/local GAAP), month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and audit deliverables.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and experience with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar).
• Self-starter, capable of working independently, collaboratively and proactive
• Resourceful, meticulous, organized, independent and able to multi-task
• Able to manage multiple deadlines with strong attention to detail; comfortable working with auditors and senior stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills to establish relationship with stakeholders
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and can perform under pressure

Requisition ID: 117062

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