Senior Accountant

Ambition Group Singapore Pte. Ltd. (SG); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned finance professional to manage accounting entries and financial reporting. This pivotal role involves ensuring accurate month-end closings, conducting variance analysis, and preparing forecasts and budgets. The ideal candidate will collaborate with department heads and external partners, driving process improvements and supporting the accounts payable team. If you have a strong background in accounting principles and are adept at using advanced Excel and PowerPoint, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a dynamic finance team and enhance your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience with 2+ years in audit required.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, accounting principles, tax, and GST.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end closings and financial reporting accurately.
• Prepare forecasts, budgets, and management reports.
• Coordinate with auditors and assist in system implementations.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Accounting principles

Tax knowledge

GST knowledge

Advanced Excel skills

Advanced PowerPoint skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Bachelor's Degree in Finance

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Job description

Job Description

The position involves managing accounting entries, month-end closing, financial reporting, and analysis within the Finance team. Key responsibilities include ensuring accurate and timely month-end closings, performing variance analysis, preparing forecasts and annual budgets, and creating management reports. The role also involves business partnering with department heads, coordinating with external parties (auditors, tax agents, and government authorities), and assisting with system implementations and process improvements. Additionally, the position supports the AP team with claims and invoices and prepares balance sheet schedules and financial reports for management.

Candidates should have at least 10 years of relevant experience, including a minimum of two years in audit, and hold a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. A strong knowledge of IFRS, accounting principles, tax, and GST is required, along with advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint. The role also involves preparing monthly dashboards and ad-hoc financial reports, and contributing to process optimization projects when needed.