Senior Analyst, Controlling

sim; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

SIM is seeking an experienced Senior Group Accountant in Singapore to manage financial reporting, consolidation, and compliance across entities. You will lead a small team, prepare journal entries, and coordinate audits, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

The role requires strong SFRS/MFRS knowledge, SAP S/4HANA experience, and leadership capabilities. The ideal candidate holds a accounting degree (ACCA or equivalent) with at least 5 years of relevant experience and a proven supervisory track

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of SFRS, MFRS, and regulatory/reporting requirements.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA is preferred; advanced Excel and MS Office skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for compliance with SFRS and MFRS.
• Prepare revenue and direct expense journal entries and review entries by analysts.
• Ensure timely preparation of financial reports with meaningful variance analysis.
• Assist in monthly group consolidation and intercompany eliminations.
• Coordinate audits, prepare draft audited financial statements, and support transfer pricing work.
• Lead, coach, and develop junior team members during month-end close.

Skills

Leadership

SFRS knowledge

MFRS knowledge

SAP S/4HANA

Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/ACCA

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Job description:

Review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for assigned entities, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements, including Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS), Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards (MFRS), and charity reporting standards. Prepare revenue & direct expense journal entries as well as review and approve journal entries prepared by analysts, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and compliance with accounting policies / SFRS. Ensure the accurate and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including meaningful variance analysis for management's review. Perform monthly revenue reconciliations to ensure revenue is accurately recognized and collaborate closely with business stakeholders to resolve discrepancies and address accounting matters. Assist in the preparation of monthly group consolidation and intercompany elimination / schedules. Review audit schedules and supporting documentation, coordinate internal and external audit requests, prepare/review draft audited financial statements. Prepare Estimated Chargeable Income (ECI) submissions and review corporate income tax computations for Singapore and Malaysia entities. Partner with external tax advisors in the preparation and maintenance of Transfer Pricing documentation. Drive continuous process improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, strengthen controls, and improve reporting effectiveness. Support new business initiatives, accounting projects, and system implementations or enhancements as required. Manage multiple priorities effectively and deliver high-quality work within tight reporting timelines. Lead, coach, and provide guidance to analyst on day-to-day operations, month-end closing activities, and technical accounting matters.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, ACCA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role within controllership.
• Strong knowledge of SFRS, MFRS, and relevant regulatory and statutory reporting requirements.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA is preferred, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong working knowledge of PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
• Demonstrate ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and results-oriented individual with a positive "can-do" attitude.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and levels of the organization.
• A team player with the ability to lead, mentor, and develop junior team members.

Key Competencies:

• Financial Reporting
• Group Consolidation
• Revenue Recognition
• Audit Management
• Tax Compliance
• Transfer Pricing
• Process Improvement
• People Leadership
• Stakeholder Management

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.