Senior Accountant

COVA Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global finance company in Singapore is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to manage payroll operations and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in financial roles, strong Excel skills, and CA certification. Responsibilities include preparing management accounts, overseeing the general ledger, and ensuring compliance across international jurisdictions. This role requires excellent organizational and communication skills to collaborate with teams across Southeast Asia and Australia.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Dynamic work environment

Recognition for hard work

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in a financial role.
• Strong understanding of transfer pricing and multiple jurisdictions.
• Experience with tax filings in various countries.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts for company entities.
• Collaborate on annual budgets and cash flow forecasts.
• Supervise accounts payable and receivable functions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Relevant degree in Accounting or Finance

CA or membership of ISCA

Tools

Payroll software

MS Office

Job description

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Join Our Global Finance Team: Senior Accountant Role based in Singapore.

We are COVA Group, an award-winning global entity with a mission to "Engineer Better Lives." With headquarters in Australia, we have a strong presence throughout Southeast Asia, delivering innovative solutions across a diverse range of industries and engineering disciplines. From global infrastructure to luxury retail projects and iconic temple builds, our portfolio includes an impressive list of projects.

About the Role

As part of our continued growth in Asia, we are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our finance team in Singapore.

This position is part of our financial services team that supports COVA’s entities across Southeast Asia and Australia. The role is crucial in ensuring the efficient and accurate management of payroll operations across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

· Prepare and analyse monthly management accounts for company entities, including corporate and regional subsidiaries.

· Consolidate monthly group financials in accordance with applicable financial reporting standards.

· Prepare annual statutory financial statements and support year-end audit processes.

2. Budgeting, Forecasting & Cash Flow Management

· Collaborate with department heads to develop the annual budget and support quarterly rolling forecasts.

· Assist in the preparation of cash flow forecasts and provide insights to support liquidity planning.

3. General Ledger & Financial Controls

· Oversee accurate and timely general ledger maintenance for all businesses.

· Perform account reconciliations, resolve variances, and ensure strong data integrity and compliance with internal controls.

· Monitor and manage WIP (Work in Progress) accounts and related financial tracking.

4. Accounts Payable & Receivable Oversight

· Supervise the AP and AR functions, including review and approval of supplier payment runs.

· Manage intercompany billing processes across the company, ensuring timely and accurate invoicing.

· Handle trade finance documentation and liaise with banking partners for submission and follow-up.

5. Taxation & Statutory Compliance

· Liaise with external tax consultants on international tax matters, including Cambodian, Philippines and Vietnamese tax compliance.

· Prepare annual income tax schedules and support tax provision accounting across entities.

· Review indirect tax filings such as GST (or VAT), FBT, and payroll tax, and liaise with IRAS and other regulatory bodies as required.

6. Corporate Governance & Secretarial Support

· Calculate, process, and document shareholder dividend payments.

· Prepare accurate dividend statements and ensure compliance with corporate regulations.

· Oversee accounting system operations and ensure seamless data integration between platforms.

· Reconcile project costs and revenue to the general ledger, ensuring accurate project financial reporting.

· Support system upgrades or enhancements as required.

8. Regional Collaboration & Mobility

· Coordinate with finance teams across Asia and Australia for group-level reporting and compliance.

· Occasional travel may be required to support cross-border operations or audits.

Qualifications:

· A relevant degree or qualification in Accounting, Finance (CA).

· Certified CA or membership of ISCA.

· Minimum of 5 years+ experience in a related financial role.

· A strong understanding of transfer pricing and related recharges across related entities

· A strong understanding and experience with Tax lodgements across multiple jurisdictions.

· Proficiency in payroll software, MS Office, and high-level skills in Excel.

· Strong attention to detail, with the ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.

· Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise.

· Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

· Proficiency in both verbal and written English.

Application Process:

If you are interested in this opportunity and believe you meet the selection criteria, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and why you are a good fit for this role.

COVA Group is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

This position mandates unrestricted working rights in Singapore.

We are committed to creating a dynamic work environment that encourages growth, learning, and a great culture for our employees. We offer opportunities for professional growth and development, and we believe in recognising and rewarding hard work.

Your application will include the following questions:

· Have you managed tax filings in other countries (e.g., Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia)?

· Are you familiar with XERO software?

· Have you supervised junior accountants or finance executives?

· Tell me about a time when you spotted a major accounting error—how did you handle it?

· How do you manage intercompany transactions and reconciliations?

· Have you dealt with cross-border transactions or FX issues for regional reporting?

· How do you explain complex accounting concepts to non-finance stakeholders?

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Your application will include the following questions:

What's your expected monthly basic salary? Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Singapore? How many years' experience do you have as an Accountant? How would you rate your English language skills? Do you have experience using Microsoft Excel? Have you worked in a role which requires experience with financial analysis and modelling? How many years of taxation experience do you have? How many years of accounts payable experience do you have?