Senior Accountant / Assistant Finance Manager

Care Corner Singapore Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Senior Accountant / Assistant Finance Manager in Singapore. The role involves ensuring the accuracy of management reports, budgeting, and compliance with accounting standards. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Accountancy or relevant qualifications, 5+ years of experience in finance operations, and proficiency in SAP B1 and Excel. The position demands strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently as well as in teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant financial accounting/reporting experience.
• Proficient in using SAP B1 or other ERP systems.
• Must be hands-on with accounting tasks when required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely submission of management reports.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Support the implementation of financial controls and reporting.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Clear communication skills

Teamwork

Ability to work independently

Adaptability to fast-paced environment

Education

Degree in Accountancy or any professional qualification (ACCA/CA)

Tools

SAP B1

Excel

Job description

Senior Accountant / Assistant Finance Manager

Roles & Responsibilities

• Ensure the accuracy and timely submission of monthly and year‑end management reports and analysis by reviewing submissions from subordinates;
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities; ensure that all is submitted timely.
• Strong in analysis of financial numbers; and to highlight any discrepancies or issues;
• Strong relevant accounting knowledge and updates of relevant Accounting Standards and company policy to ensure books are maintained in compliance and order;
• Providing support with various reporting including GST, treasury, investment returns, etc.
• Providing commentaries on operational performance and support operational planning, operations, and implementation of financial and internal controls
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to the implementation of best practices; and this may include review of policies and continual process re‑engineering.
• Assist and support projects/group tasks/duties as assigned.
• AFM will manage Process and Initiative and team task.

Requirements

• Degree in Accountancy or any professional qualifications (ACCA/CA)
• At least 5 years of relevant financial accounting/reporting/finance operations experience
• System knowledge in Sap B1 or other ERP, proficient with excel.
• Ethical, reliable, independent, meticulous, hands on, responsible and goals driven.
• Must be hands on also to do accounting work if needed (eg posting of JEs, etc)
• Possess clear and effective communication skills, with the ability to work in teams
• Ability to adapt and open to work requirement in a fast‑paced environment
• Have positive can do attitude when faced with challenges
• Meticulous and able to work independently
• Comfortable to work with various stakeholders

Qualifications

• Degree in Accountancy or any professional qualifications (ACCA/CA)
• At least 5 years of financial accounting/reporting/finance operations experience
• System knowledge in Sap B1 or other ERP, proficient with excel.