Senior Accountant (Business Services)

APAC Michael Page; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global business services firm is seeking a Senior Accountant in Singapore to oversee accounting functions, including month-end closing and audits. The ideal candidate will manage financial reporting and compliance while driving process improvements. Responsibilities include collaborating with various corporate functions, supporting audits, and ensuring accurate revenue recognition. This permanent role offers growth opportunities in a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Stability and growth opportunities

Collaborative professional work environment

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of financial regulations and accounting standards.
• Experience in the business services industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end closing for HK books.
• Deliver accurate and timely monthly financial reports.
• Ensure efficiency and quality in financial reporting.
• Support statutory audit deliverables.
• Work with tax teams for timely tax computations.
• Collaborate with Treasury, Tax, and BI on finance operations.
• Participate in process enhancements and system implementation projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Accounting standards knowledge

Education

Degree or professional qualification in Accounting or Finance

Job description

The Senior Accountant will manage the Hong Kong business accounting function, including month-end closing, statutory audits, management reporting, and annual budgeting. This role partners with regional and corporate finance teams to ensure compliance, deliver accurate financial insights, and drive process improvements.

Client Details

The organisation is a well-established player in the Business Services industry, operating on a global scale. It is known for its commitment to excellence and providing innovative solutions tailored to client needs.

Description

• Oversee month-end closing for HK books.
• Deliver accurate and timely monthly financial reports with insightful commentary.
• Respond promptly to stakeholder inquiries and provide value-added analysis.
• Ensure efficiency and quality in financial and management reporting.
• Identify risks and opportunities on the balance sheet and resolve issues proactively.
• Support statutory audit deliverables and preparation of audited accounts.
• Work with tax teams and external advisors to ensure timely tax computations.
• Assist in improving and implementing internal controls and financial policies.
• Provide guidance to the Shared Service Center on accounting operations.
• Collaborate with Treasury, Tax, BI, and other corporate functions on finance operations and reporting.
• Partner with Commercial and Business Support teams to ensure accurate revenue recognition.
• Actively participate in process enhancements and system implementation projects.
• Work with the Commercial team and APAC regional finance team to deliver the annual P&L budget on time.
• Perform other ad-hoc tasks as required.

Profile

A successful Senior Accountant should have:

• A degree or professional qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting standards and financial regulations.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Experience in the business services industry is advantageous.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines effectively.

Job Offer

• Permanent position offering stability and growth opportunities.
• Opportunity to work within a globally recognised organisation in the Business Services industry.
• Collaborative and professional work environment.

To apply online please click the 'Apply' button. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Audrey Ang (Lic No: R22111098/ EA No.: 18C9065) on [phone]. © Michael Page International Pte Limited, company number 199804751N (including Page Executive (53295516A) and Page Personnel Recruitment Pte Ltd (Registration Number: 201736642C)) operates under the EA Licence Numbers of 18S9099 and 18C9065.