Senior Accountant/ Assistant Manager

HYPERSCAL SOLUTIONS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions firm in Singapore is seeking a Senior Accountant/Assistant Manager to provide financial insights and recommendations, manage accounting activities, and lead a finance team. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accountancy and at least 4 years of relevant experience, preferably in business partnering and system implementation projects. Proficiency in MS Excel and SAP is essential. This role involves collaborating with various departments and ensuring compliance in all financial activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant working experience.
• Excellent numeracy, accounting, and tax knowledge.
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting activities ensuring compliance and timely financial closing.
• Prepare and oversee tax matters including GST and corporate tax submissions.
• Review month-end schedules and management reports for decision-making.

Skills

Business partnering

Financial insights

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy

Tools

MS Excel

SAP Financial modules

PowerBI

Job description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

YTL PowerSeraya Pte. Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of YTL Power International Berhad, is in the business of producing, wholesaling, trading and retailing of energy; with a primary focus on electricity. As an established player in Singapore's energy sector, it supplies the country's energy needs through its multi-utilities platform. With a licensed generation capacity of 3,100 MW*, it is one of Singapore's largest electricity generators.

The YTL PowerSeraya Group has three subsidiaries: the retail arm under the Geneco brand provides electricity price plans and energy solutions to homes and businesses, PetroSeraya is the fuel management arm of the Group, and Taser Power which operates Taser Power Plant.

Besides being a Plaque of Commendation (GOLD) awardee at the National Trade Union Congress's May Day Awards 2023, YTL PowerSeraya has adopted three Tripartite Standards under the Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices, and has committed to be a fair and progressive employer. To find out more about the organisation, please visit ytlpowerseraya.com.

*As at 30 Oct 2024, our registered generating capacity with EMA is 2,467.7 MW.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Senior Accountant/ Assistant Manager, you will actively engage in business partnering to support various departments, providing financial insights and recommendations that drive business performance. You will also participate in system implementation projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance and streamline accounting processes and reporting capabilities.

• Manage accounting activities for assigned entities, ensuring compliance and timely financial closing. Proactively identify and resolve discrepancies through close collaboration with stakeholders.

• Prepare and oversee tax matters, including GST and corporate tax submissions, transfer pricing requirements, and addressing queries from internal and external stakeholders.

• Prepare/review month-end schedules, management reports, and statutory financial statements, delivering actionable insights to business partners to inform strategic decision-making.

• Partner with business units to assess operational needs, annual budget requirements, and ongoing expenditures relative to forecasts and budgets to support the attainment of company objectives.

• Keep abreast of the latest updates to the Financial Reporting Standards (FRS) and tax regulations, evaluating their impact and advising on implementation requirements relevant to the business.

• Act as a key liaison with internal and external auditors and tax agents in facilitating smooth audits and tax submissions, addressing queries related to both routine and project-based activities.

• Lead/contribute to system implementation and process improvement initiatives by collaborating with Technology and Operations teams, as well as external service providers, to ensure that robust systems are implemented and seamlessly integrated with existing/enhanced processes.

• Lead, motivate and develop a team of finance professionals, providing guidance, coaching and performance feedback to ensure effective delivery of accounting and finance objectives.

• Foster a collaborative team environment, promoting knowledge sharing, professional growth and continuous improvement within the team.

• Undertake other finance duties and participate in ad-hoc projects as required, demonstrating flexibility and a proactive approach to supporting the business.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy or equivalent qualification.

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant working experience, preferably including exposure to business partnering and system implementation projects.

• Excellent numeracy, accounting, and tax knowledge, with a strong analytical mindset and attention to detail.

• Meticulous and adept at multi-tasking, able to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to work collaboratively as a business partner and independently as needed.

• Proficiency in MS Excel, SAP Financial modules, and database applications such as PowerBI; experience with system implementation or upgrades is highly advantageous.