Senior Account Executive/ Assistant Manager (Account/ Audit Firm)

TRUST RECRUIT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

TRUST RECRUIT PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced accounting professional in Singapore to manage a portfolio of clients, ensuring timely preparation of financial statements, tax computations, and statutory reports.

You will oversee AP/AR/GL, bank reconciliations, and compliance with SFRS and IRAS requirements. You will review work from team members, mentor junior staff, and liaise with clients, auditors, and government agencies.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of relevant accounting or audit experience.
• ACCA/CPA qualification or progress towards professional qualifications will be an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of SFRS, Singapore corporate taxation, and statutory compliance requirements.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple client assignments and deadlines.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with clients and internal stakeholders.
• A proactive and responsible team player with good analytical, problem-solving, and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients with timely preparation of financial statements and tax computations.
• Oversee full set of accounts: AP, AR, GL, and bank reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with SFRS, IRAS, and other statutory/regulatory requirements.
• Review schedules, financial statements, tax computations, and work produced by team members for accuracy.
• Assist the Accounts Manager in supervising and coordinating the accountants and executives.
• Provide training and mentorship to junior team members.
• Liaise with clients, auditors, government agencies and stakeholders on accounting and tax matters.
• Advise clients on accounting treatments, corporate tax and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate with internal departments to ensure timely client service delivery.
• Identify and support process improvements to enhance efficiency and productivity.
• Maintain documentation and filing for audits.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Diploma or Degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of clients, ensuring the accurate and timely preparation of financial statements, tax computations, and other statutory reports.

• Handle and oversee the full set of accounts, including accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), general ledger (GL), and bank reconciliations.

• Ensure compliance with Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS), IRAS requirements, and other relevant statutory and regulatory requirements.

• Review accounting schedules, financial statements, tax computations, and work prepared by team members to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance.

• Assist the Accounts Manager in supervising, guiding, and coordinating the work of accountants and accounts executives.

• Provide training, coaching, and mentorship to junior team members to strengthen their technical knowledge and work quality.

• Liaise with clients, auditors, government agencies, and other stakeholders professionally to address accounting, tax, and compliance matters.

• Advise clients on accounting treatments, corporate tax matters, and statutory compliance requirements, where appropriate.

• Coordinate with internal departments to ensure smooth client service delivery and timely completion of assignments.

• Identify and support process improvement initiatives to enhance departmental efficiency, accuracy, and productivity.

• Maintain proper documentation, filing, and organisation of accounting records to ensure compliance and facilitate audits.

Job Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

• ACCA/CPA qualification or progress towards professional qualifications will be an advantage;

• 3-6 years of relevant accounting or audit experience, preferably in a professional services, audit, or corporate services firm.

• Strong knowledge of SFRS, Singapore corporate taxation, and statutory compliance requirements.

• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple client assignments and deadlines.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with clients and internal stakeholders.

• A proactive and responsible team player with good analytical, problem-solving, and time-management skills.