Senior Accounting Officer - MNC/Town/S$5000

Clarist Resources Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 56,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarist Resources Pte Ltd in Singapore seeks a meticulous Senior Accounting Officer to support accounting and finance operations, including financial reporting, budgeting, and cross-functional collaboration.

You will handle daily accounting, assist with audits, and contribute to system upgrades (SAP/GBS). A degree in accounting or ACCA/CPA with 3–5 years' experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or professional qualification (ACCA/CPA/CA).
• 3–5 years of relevant accounting and bookkeeping experience.
• Solid knowledge of accounting standards and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills: Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP, formulas.
• Experience with SAP, SAP GBS or similar ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication abilities.
• Meticulous, organized, able to manage multiple priorities under deadlines.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle daily and monthly accounting activities including accounts payable and journal entries.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting tasks with accuracy and compliance.
• Respond to inquiries from internal stakeholders and provide operational support.
• Liaise with intercompany counterparts and vendors for reconciliations.
• Support accounting systems projects, including SAP and CTRM implementations.
• Prepare and analyse budgets and forecasts against actual results.
• Prepare and review financial statements and quarterly consolidation reporting.
• Assist with annual audited financial statements and statutory reporting.
• Support ad hoc accounting projects as required.

Skills

Pivot Tables

XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP

Data analysis

Analytical skills

Communication

Multitasking

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

ACCA/CPA/CA qualification

Tools

SAP

SAP GBS

Job description

A leading multinational organisation is seeking a meticulous and analytical Senior Accounting Officer to support its accounting and finance operations. This role offers exposure to financial reporting, management analysis, accounting systems, and cross functional collaboration within a dynamic business environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle daily and monthly accounting activities, including accounts payable processing and journal entries.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting tasks, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established procedures.
• Respond to accounting and finance enquiries from internal stakeholders and provide operational support.
• Liaise with intercompany counterparts and external vendors to perform ledger balance reconciliations.
• Participate in accounting system enhancement and implementation projects, including SAP and Commodity Trading Risk Management (CTRM) systems.
• Prepare and analyse budgets and forecasts against monthly actual results, and generate management reports.
• Prepare and review financial statements, accounting records, and quarterly consolidation reporting packages.
• Assist with annual audited financial statements and other statutory reporting requirements.
• Support ad hoc accounting projects and assignments as required.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline, or a professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CPA, or CA.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of relevant accounting and bookkeeping experience.
• Good knowledge of accounting standards and financial reporting requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, formulas, and data analysis.
• Experience with accounting and ERP systems, preferably SAP, SAP GBS, or similar platforms.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and communication skills.
• Meticulous, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities within tight deadlines.
• Self motivated and able to work independently in a fast paced, multicultural environment.