Senior Accountant ( APAC / Consolidation )

Manpower Staffing Services (Singapore) Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower Staffing Services (Singapore) Pte Ltd is seeking a qualified finance professional to join our accounting team in Singapore. The role covers full-set accounting, month-end closing, consolidation, and financial reporting for the group.

You will ensure compliance with SFRS and IFRS, liaise with auditors, and provide budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial insights to management. A Bachelor's degree in accounting with at least five years' experience in group reporting and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in accounting and finance, including full-set accounting and month-end closing.
• Well versed in group consolidation and financial reporting.
• Well versed in SFRS, Singapore GST, and corporate tax regulations.
• Experience in group reporting, intercompany reconciliations, and multi-entity accounting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and cash flow reports.
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements for the Group.
• Ensure financial reporting complies with Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS) and IFRS.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Liaise with external auditors and ensure timely completion of statutory audits and regulatory filings.
• Manage the full spectrum of accounting functions, including General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and Fixed Assets.
• Maintain proper accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Perform bank reconciliations and monitor daily financial transactions.
• Process vendor payments and oversee payment runs.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely invoicing for recurring and ad-hoc charges.
• Monitor loan covenants and highlight potential compliance issues to management.
• Support the implementation and enhancement of accounting systems, including Yardi.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and strengthen internal controls.
• Drive continuous improvements in financial reporting efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve operational and accounting issues.
• Provide finance support to business operations and management when required.
• Participate in special projects and undertake ad-hoc assignments as assigned.

Skills

Consolidation

Financial reporting

Audit liaison

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

Yardi

Job description

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and cash flow reports.
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements for the Group.
• Ensure financial reporting complies with Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Liaise with external auditors and ensure timely completion of statutory audits and regulatory filings.

Full Set Accounting

• Manage the full spectrum of accounting functions, including General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and Fixed Assets.
• Maintain proper accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Perform bank reconciliations and monitor daily financial transactions.
• Process vendor payments and oversee payment runs.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely invoicing for recurring and ad-hoc charges.
• Monitor loan covenants and highlight any potential compliance issues to management.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis

• Prepare annual budgets and periodic financial forecasts for Group entities.
• Partner with business stakeholders and external service providers to align budgets with business objectives.
• Conduct variance analysis and provide meaningful financial insights to support decision-making.
• Prepare management reports and presentations for local management and headquarters.

Compliance & Tax

• Ensure compliance with corporate governance policies, statutory regulations, and internal controls.
• Coordinate with tax agents on GST, corporate tax, SST, and other tax-related matters.
• Support all regulatory, financial reporting, and statutory requirements.
• Work closely with auditors, regulators, and corporate secretarial service providers.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Support the implementation and enhancement of accounting systems, including Yardi.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and strengthen internal controls.
• Drive continuous improvements in financial reporting efficiency and accuracy.

Business Support

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve operational and accounting issues.
• Provide finance support to business operations and management when required.
• Participate in special projects and undertake ad-hoc assignments as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in accounting and finance, including full-set accounting and month-end closing.
• Well verse in Group Consolidation and financial reporting.
• Well verse in SFRS, Singapore GST, and corporate tax regulations.
• Experience in group reporting, intercompany reconciliations, and multi-entity accounting will be highly advantageous.