Senior Accountant / Team Leader

Altios South East Asia Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global expansion partner in Singapore is seeking a Senior Accountant / Team Leader to manage client portfolios and ensure compliance with statutory regulations. This role involves leading regional accounting teams and overseeing corporate services operations while providing high-quality accounting and advisory solutions. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in accounting and excellent leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in accounting, payroll/HR administration, taxation.
• Experience in professional services is an advantage.
• Proficient in English; proficiency in French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate regional accounting teams.
• Oversee corporate services operations for clients.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and accounting standards.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Diploma or Degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

About ALTIOS

Founded in 1991, ALTIOS International specializes in international business development. As a leading global expansion partner, we operate 40 offices in 25 countries. Over the past 30 years, more than 10,500 companies have trusted ALTIOS with their most complex international growth projects — from market entry and subsidiary setup to investment structuring and M&A support.

Role Overview

The Senior Accountant / Team Leader is responsible for managing and overseeing a portfolio of clients and their subsidiary companies in Singapore and the region. The role ensures that all statutory, regulatory, tax, and governance requirements are met, while providing high-quality corporate administration and accounting services in a professional and timely manner.

Reporting to the Head of Corporate Services, this role will collaborate closely with ALTIOS’ regional teams in Singapore, Malaysia, and Vietnam to deliver integrated accounting, compliance, and advisory solutions for international clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate regional accounting teams, fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous professional development.
• Oversee day-to-day corporate services operations, ensuring efficient workflows and consistent delivery of high-quality client services.
• Coordinate and manage all accounting activities for assigned client portfolios, while building and strengthening client relationships.
• Maintain rigorous quality control processes to ensure accuracy, consistency, and confidentiality in all client deliverables.
• Manage a portfolio of client entities, ensuring timely and accurate maintenance of corporate records, statutory filings, and registers.
• Ensure client entities comply with applicable accounting standards, tax regulations (direct and indirect), and statutory reporting requirements.
• Coordinate and liaise with third parties, including banks, auditors, tax agents, and regulatory authorities, to ensure smooth operations and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships by providing proactive support and ensuring high levels of client satisfaction.
• Maintain internal systems and databases to track client entities, compliance milestones, and documentation.

Job Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent professional qualifications.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in accounting, payroll/HR administration, taxation, and basic corporate secretarial functions; experience in the professional services industry will be an advantage.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Meticulous, with excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in English (both written and spoken); proficiency in French will be an advantage.
• Demonstrates a strong sense of responsibility, integrity, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative and professional approach