Senior Accountant (Contract)

ONE SEVEN CONSULTING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ONE SEVEN CONSULTING PTE. LTD. is seeking a Senior Accountant to oversee financial reporting, general ledger management, statutory reporting, tax compliance, treasury activities and financial controls for an established oil and gas client in Singapore.

You will ensure timely monthly closes and accurate reporting in line with SFRS/IFRS standards, while driving improvements across finance processes. The role requires CPA qualification, familiarity with Tagetik and Oracle ERP, and experience with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accountancy, Business or a related discipline.
• CPA qualification is required.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, management, taxation and SFRS.
• Experience in statutory audits, tax compliance, financial controls and consolidation accounting.
• Proficiency in Excel; Oracle ERP and Tagetik reporting experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage full set of accounts including GL maintenance, journal posting and monthly close.
• Prepare and review monthly/quarterly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ensure accuracy of monthly financial reports and resolve discrepancies.
• Perform reporting using Tagetik and reconcile with internal records.
• Maintain internal controls and governance through policies and processes.
• Coordinate annual group and statutory audits with external auditors.
• Prepare audited financial statements and tax provisions, including GST.
• Oversee corporate tax compliance and filings to IRAS; manage tax reporting schedules.
• Oversee treasury activities including cash flow forecasting and financing matters.
• Identify process improvements through data, technology and automation.

Skills

Financial Reporting

General Ledger

Tax Compliance

Audit Coordination

IFRS/SFRS

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accountancy/Business

CPA qualification

Tools

Oracle ERP

Tagetik

Job description

Our client, an established oil and gas company, is seeking for Senior Accountant to oversee financial reporting, general ledger management, statutory reporting, tax compliance, treasury activities and financial controls. The successful candidate will ensure accurate and timely financial closing, maintain compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements, and drive continuous improvement across finance processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full set of accounts, including general ledger maintenance, journal preparation and posting, monthly financial closing, and financial reporting.
• Prepare and review monthly and quarterly balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring all subledgers are reconciled to the general ledger.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of monthly financial reports, investigate discrepancies, resolve reporting issues, and collaborate with FP&A teams on financial performance reporting.
• Complete monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting requirements using Tagetik, ensuring accurate reporting and reconciliation between internal financial records and reporting systems.
• Maintain effective financial controls and governance processes by implementing accounting policies, procedures and internal control measures.
• Support control and governance activities, including control risk self-assessments, business process reviews and management representations.
• Lead and coordinate annual group audits and statutory audits, acting as the main liaison with external auditors.
• Prepare audited financial statements, manage audit adjustments and consolidation accounting, and reconcile statutory accounts with financial reporting under IFRS.
• Manage corporate tax compliance and filings, including corporate income tax, property tax and Goods and Services Tax (GST), ensuring timely and accurate submissions to IRAS.
• Prepare monthly tax provisions, deferred tax calculations, tax balance sheet reconciliations and quarterly or annual tax reporting schedules.
• Respond to tax-related queries from internal stakeholders and the global tax team.
• Manage treasury activities, including cash flow forecasting, fixed deposit placements and financing-related matters.
• Coordinate dividend distributions, prepare shareholder communications and board resolutions in collaboration with the Company Secretary.
• Prepare bank compliance certificates, monitor loan interest payments and support financing activities, including interest rate swap settlements.
• Identify and implement process improvements through effective use of data, technology and automation.
• Support ad hoc finance projects and initiatives to strengthen financial reporting, operational efficiency and compliance.

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in accounting, auditing or financial reporting.
• Degree in Finance, Accountancy, Business or a related discipline, or a recognised professional accounting qualification.
• CPA qualification required.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, financial management, taxation and Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS).
• Experience in statutory audits, tax compliance, financial controls and consolidation accounting.
• Experience in asset-intensive industries, with knowledge of lease accounting, asset retirement obligations and deferred taxation, will be an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Oracle ERP and Tagetik reporting software is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrates initiative, accountability and a continuous improvement mindset.