Senior Accountant

techntea pte. ltd.; Shenton Way; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

techntea pte. ltd. in Singapore is seeking a senior accounting professional to manage full-set accounts across multiple jurisdictions. The role involves monthly management reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, and coordinating GST/VAT filings with tax agents and auditors.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of experience, strong IFRS knowledge, and proficiency in Excel and Xero, with fluency in English and Chinese to support cross-functional stakeholders across regions.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent; professional qualification preferred (ACCA/CPA).
• 8+ years of full-set accounting experience, preferably in professional services.
• Strong IFRS knowledge is required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Xero accounting system.
• Proficient in English and Chinese (written and spoken).
• Detail-oriented, hands-on, and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain full sets of accounts for group entities across multiple jurisdictions.
• Prepare monthly management reports, financial schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations and month-end closing activities.
• Handle GST/VAT filings and liaise with external tax agents and auditors.
• Collaborate with Settlement, Corporate Secretarial, and Compliance teams for regulatory reporting.
• Liaise with external agents and auditors on routine accounting, tax, and statutory matters.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

English & Chinese proficiency

Regulatory reporting

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent (ACCA/CPA preferred)

Tools

Xero

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Finance & Accounting

• Maintain full sets of accounts for group entities across multiple jurisdictions.
• Prepare monthly management reports, financial schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Perform bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, and month-end closing activities.
• Handle GST/VAT filings and liaise with external tax agents and auditors where required.

Operational Finance

• Process payments, ensuring proper documentation, approvals, and compliance with internal control procedures.
• Maintain vendor and banking records, monitor outstanding payables, and ensure timely settlement.
• Implement and follow established control procedures for disbursements and reimbursements.
• Monitor cash balances and support cash flow tracking to ensure sufficient funds for operational needs.
• Handle intercompany transactions and perform reconciliations across multiple entities and currencies.

Internal Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with the Settlement Team to retrieve, verify, and reconcile transaction data for accurate bookkeeping and monthly management reporting.
• Work with the Corporate Secretarial and Compliance teams to provide required financial data and support regulatory reporting and ongoing compliance requirements.
• Provide corporate secretarial and financial documents to internal stakeholders for operational, compliance, and banking/KYC purposes.

External Liaison(Agents & Auditors)

• Liaise with external agents and auditors on routine accounting, tax, and statutory matters.
• Coordinate with external service providers to ensure timely preparation and submission of statutory filings (e.g. Annual Returns, taxcomputations).
• Support the annual audit process by preparing schedules and providing required supporting documents.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent professional qualification (e.g. ACCA, CPA, or equivalent).
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in handling full sets of accounts. Prior experience in an accounting firm or professional services environment, with exposure to full sets of accounts, is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) is required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems such as Xero.
• Proficient in both English and Chinese (written and spoken),with strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with Chinese speaking internal and external stakeholders across functions.
• Highly detail-oriented, hands‑on, and able to manage multiple priorities and meet tight reporting and statutory deadlines.
• Strong team player with a proactive attitude and willingness to support cross-functional teams.