Senior Accountant

C. MELCHERS GMBH & CO. KG Singapore Branch; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A diversified trading company in Singapore is looking for a Senior Accountant to oversee financial management and governance. This role includes monthly financial transactions, compliance with local and international accounting standards, cash management, and support for SAP implementation. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, at least 5 years of relevant experience, strong IFRS knowledge, and advanced Excel skills. The position requires proactive problem-solving and excellent communication abilities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in accounting and management reporting.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and local GAAP.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly transactions and month-end closing.
• Support cross-functional business performance analysis.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Accounting expertise

Financial analysis

Advanced Excel skills

Communication skills

Proactive approach

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Professional qualification (ACCA, CPA)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Melchers Singapore is part of the globally active Melchers Group, a diversified company with over 200 years of trading expertise. In Singapore and Malaysia, we are a network of more than 10 subsidiaries and around 150 employees. We specialize in developing and expanding markets for a wide range of products and services. Our local team combines deep market knowledge with global resources to deliver tailored solutions for our partners, ensuring long‑term success and sustainable growth.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to oversee the full spectrum of financial management and governance for the assigned entities. This role is an individual contributor role and reports to the CFO/Head of Finance.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting and Reporting (Management & Statutory)

• Responsible for monthly routine transactions & month‑end closing (including preparing journal entries, full set accounts, cash flow, inter‑company reconciliation, etc.), statutory reporting standards (including Audit, Tax and GST submission) in accordance with local SFRS, as well as IFRS and/or Group reporting.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders on documentation completeness & provide necessary support; and external stakeholders on insurance, audit, tax and/or corporate secretarial matters.

Analysis, Budgeting and Forecasting

• Support cross‑functional stakeholders and operations with overall business performance analysis.
• Assist in Budget Planning & Rolling Forecast.
• Monitor budget performance and highlight gaps when necessary.

Corporate Governance/Compliance

• Oversee the Group’s corporate governance/internal control procedures to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of internal systems and operations, as well as compliance.
• Document financial controls and policies to mitigate risks (currency, interest, credit risks, if any) and ensure that financial reporting and transactions comply with legal and regulatory requirements and are in accordance with established financial standards.

Cash Management

• Oversee cash inflows and outflows to maintain sufficient liquidity for operational needs.
• Ensure hedging needs and propose spot/forward contracts placement.

Special Projects

• Promote the digitalization of the finance function to improve the productivity and reliability of the data and processes.
• Support SAP implementation.
• Support the CFO/Head of Finance on ad‑hoc matters or project, when required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or any other relevant degrees; professional qualification (e.g. ACCA, CPA) is preferred.
• Min 5 years’ experience in accounting, management reporting possesses strong knowledge IFRS and local GAAP.
• Advanced Excel capability with demonstrated experience to deliver accurate and timely financial results.
• Proactive, resilient, and results‑driven, with the ability to thrive under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Independent, willing to be hands‑on, meticulous with good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good command of both spoken & written English.
• Experience in SAP will be added advantage.