Senior / Admin Exec, Accounting Policy and Regulatory Dept – (1 yr contract)

Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Singapore is seeking a contract staff member for operational work. Responsibilities include processing transactions, managing registers, assisting in compliance checks, and event planning. The ideal candidate should be proactive, possess strong digital skills, and have good communication abilities. Experience in accounting is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Positive and resilient individual who enjoys challenging work.
• Proactive and resourceful to make things happen.
• Good analytical mind to understand and propose solutions.
• Some experience in accounting would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Process transactions that require manual intervention.
• Build system requirements and perform user testing.
• Maintain the Register of Approved Liquidators.
• Assist project lead in CPE compliance check.
• Help in planning an international meeting.

Skills

Positive attitude

Resilience

Strong digital skills (Excel, AI)

Good analytical mind

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Job description

What the role is:

ACRA is looking for one year contract staff to help with APRD’s operational work.

What you will be working on:

Systems and Processes:• Process transactions that require manual intervention• Build systems requirements and perform user testing of system related to the transactions to be implemented in Business Registry and Regulatory System (BR2S).Deemed registration of Public Accounting Entities (PAEs) as Corporate Service Providers (CSPs):• Follow up with the PAEs (if required) for the purpose of registering them as CSP.• Maintain the Register of Deemed CSP until a system is built in BR2S.• Manage customer queries / feedback relating to systems and processes registration of deemed CSP.Approved liquidators:• Maintain the Register of Approved LiquidatorsContinuing Professional Education (CPE) compliance check:• Assist project lead in conducting checks on compliance with the Accountants Act requirements (e.g. CPE, professional indemnity insurance etc.) and propose enforcement action against non-compliant Public Accountants (PAs)/PAEs.Event planning/organisation:• Assist in the planning and organisation of an international meeting to be hosted by ACRAPolicy research:• Assist in research work (e.g. jurisdictional comparison) to help formulate accounting/ regulations related policies.

What we are looking for:

• Positive and resilient individual who enjoys challenging work that is not limited to rigid scope• Proactive and resourceful to make things happen• Possess strong digital skills (in Excel and other software, AI etc)• Good analytical mind to understand and think of solutions for issues.• Good interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)• Able to work independently and as a team• Some experience in accounting would be advantageous

About Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority

At ACRA, we make Singapore a trusted and best place for business. Our people are proactive self-starters, empowered to create value and grow their careers in an environment that fosters trust and respect. Join us to make a difference! We now have the following exciting career opportunity available. You may also visit our career page at https://www.acra.gov.sg/careers to find out more about other career opportunities.