Senior Accountant

cs renewable ventures pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

cs renewable ventures pte. ltd. in Singapore seeks a Senior Accountant to manage end-to-end accounting, tax compliance, and statutory reporting across a portfolio of entities including manufacturing operations.

You will drive month-end close, maintain internal controls, and collaborate with auditors, tax advisors, and regional finance teams to support strategic business objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-8 years of relevant accounting and finance experience.
• Hands-on full-set accounting, month-end close, and statutory compliance.
• Experience across multiple legal entities and manufacturing sector preferred.
• Strong IFRS/SFRS knowledge and local statutory reporting requirements.
• Audit coordination, tax compliance, and process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end accounting and monthly/quarterly/annual close processes.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Manage tax compliance, statutory reporting, and audits.
• Maintain internal controls and monitor financial governance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across entities and shared service teams.
• Support cost accounting, inventory, and manufacturing cost controls.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Hands-on

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA/CA/ACCA preferred

Tools

SAP ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position Summary:

The Senior Accountant is responsible for the end-to-end management and hands-on execution of accounting, financial reporting, tax compliance, statutory reporting, and financial control activities across a portfolio of legal entities, including manufacturing operations and investment holding entities. Acting as a key finance partner, this role ensures the integrity of financial records,compliance with regulatory requirements, timely month-end and year-end close processes, and effective internal controls, while working closely with business stakeholders, auditors, tax advisors, and shared service teams to support operational and strategic business objectives.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Performhands-on monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities for assignedlegal entities.
• Prepareand post journal entries, accruals, provisions, and other accountingadjustments.
• Preparebalance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of reconcilingitems.
• Maintainthe integrity of the general ledger and chart of accounts.
• Preparefinancial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules inaccordance with applicable accounting standards and corporate policies.
• Analyzefinancial results and investigate significant variances.
• Ensurecompliance with internal reporting deadlines and group reporting requirements.

2. TaxCompliance & Management

• Supportdirect and indirect tax compliance activities across assigned entities.
• Supportand coordinate with internal tax department and/or tax advisors on below topics:
• Corporate income tax returns
• GST/VAT returns
• Withholding tax filings
• Transfer pricing documentation
• Tax provisions and deferred taxschedules
• Liaisewith external tax advisors and tax authorities on compliance and tax-relatedmatters.
• Supportchanges in tax regulations and implementation of required actions.
• Maintaintax schedules and supporting documentation for audits and statutory filings.

3. Manufacturing Finance Oversight

• Support the manufacturing entity on accounting and financial control matters.
• Perform inventory accounting and inventory reconciliations.
• Review inventory movements and support physical stock counts.
• Ensure proper accounting for:
• Raw materials
• Work-in-progress
• Finished goods
• Manufacturing overheads
• Assist in monitoring product costing and manufacturing variances.
• Partner with Operations and Supply Chain teams to improve inventory accuracy and cost control.
• Support AP and AR activities and resolve accounting issues relating to procurement, logistics, and sales transactions.

4. Statutory Compliance & Audit

• Prepare statutory reporting schedules and supporting documentation for assigned entities.
• Coordinate with external auditors during interim and year-end audits.
• Ensure compliance with local statutory, regulatory, and corporate requirements.
• Prepare audit schedules, financial disclosures, and responses to auditor inquiries.
• Support statutory filings and regulatory submissions.

5. Internal Controls & Risk Management

• Maintain effective financial controls and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Perform review and monitoring of key control activities.
• Support internal and external audit reviews and remediation of audit findings.
• Identify control gaps, accounting issues, and process inefficiencies, and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with delegation of authority and financial governance requirements.

6. Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with business stakeholders, shared service teams, and regional finance teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, banks, and regulatory bodies on finance-related matters.
• Provide accounting guidance and support to operational teams where required.

7. ProcessImprovement & Projects

• Support finance transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in ERP implementation, system enhancements, and automation projects.
• Improve reporting quality, operational efficiency, and control effectiveness.
• Support finance-related projects, business restructuring exercises, and integration activities as required.

Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA, CA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 5-8 years of relevant accounting and finance experience.
• Strong hands-on experience in full-set accounting, month-end close, financial reporting, and statutory compliance.
• Experience managing accounting activities across multiple legal entities is preferred.
• Manufacturing industry experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience working in multinational corporations and shared-service environments.
• Good understanding of IFRS/SFRS and local statutory reporting requirements.
• Proficient in SAP or equivalent ERP system, Microsoft Excel, and other finance systems.
• Experience in audit coordination, tax compliance, and process improvement initiatives.

Key Competencies

• Strong technical accounting knowledge.
• Hands-on and detail-oriented with the ability to work independently.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Effective stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on accuracy, controls, and operational efficiency.