Senior Finance Accountant

Good Job Creations (Singapore) Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Job Creations (Singapore) Pte Ltd is seeking a Senior Accountant to lead month-end close, prepare management accounts and ensure statutory compliance. You will manage journals, reconciliations, tax filings and liaise with auditors and stakeholders.

You will mentor junior staff, drive process improvements, and support budgeting and forecasting with strong SAP experience and fluency in Chinese for supplier liaison.

Qualifications

• ACCA or CPA qualification.
• 3+ years as a Senior Accountant in a commercial setting.
• Strong knowledge of SFRS/IFRS accounting standards.
• Experience with month-end close, audits, and reconciliations.
• Hands-on SAP ERP experience.
• Proficient Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, formulas).
• Proficiency in Chinese for liaising with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Experience in creating accounting templates and improving processes.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end closing processes for timely financial reporting.
• Prepare monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, variance analysis).
• Post and review journals (accruals, prepayments, provisions, depreciation).
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and resolve items.
• Coordinate external audits and prepare schedules/documentation.
• Manage GST, corporate tax and statutory compliance submissions.
• Prepare tax incentive applications and maintain documentation.
• Liaise with subsidiaries and stakeholders on tax/financial reporting.
• Provide financial analysis to support budgeting and forecasting.
• Support cost control and profitability improvement initiatives.
• Develop accounting templates and standardise processes.
• Strengthen internal controls and pursue automation/continuous improvement.
• Assist cash flow forecasting and working capital management.

Skills

Excel proficiency

SAP ERP

Chinese liaison

Financial analysis

Process improvement

Education

ACCA or CPA

Tools

Consolidation reporting

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end and year-end closing process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, cash flow reports, and variance analysis.
• Post and review accounting journals, including accruals, prepayments, provisions, and depreciation.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and resolve outstanding items promptly.
• Support the preparation of statutory financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
• Coordinate annual external audits and prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation.
• Manage GST, corporate tax, and other statutory compliance requirements, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
• Prepare tax incentive applications and maintain supporting documentation.
• Liaise with subsidiaries and relevant stakeholders on tax and financial reporting matters.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support budgeting, forecasting, and business decision-making.
• Support cost control initiatives and identify opportunities to improve profitability.
• Develop accounting templates and standardize finance processes to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Strengthen internal controls and identify opportunities for process automation and continuous improvement.
• Support cash flow forecasting, working capital management, and financial reporting.
• Review accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliation activities where required.
• Guide and review the work of junior finance team members.

Requirements

• ACCA or CPA qualification.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Senior Accountant within a commercial environment.
• Strong knowledge of SFRS and/or IFRS accounting standards.
• Proven experience managing month-end close, audit coordination, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Hands-on experience with SAP ERP systems.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookup functions, and formulas.
• Proficiency in spoken and written Chinese for liaising with Chinese-speaking suppliers, counterparties, and stakeholders.
• Experience developing accounting templates, standardizing processes, and implementing process improvements.
• Experience in cash flow management, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Experience in statutory audits and financial reporting.
• Experience in the shipping and logistics industry is an added advantage.
• Experience with additional ERP modules or reporting tools is an added advantage.
• Exposure to consolidation reporting is an added advantage.
• Experience mentoring or supervising junior finance staff is an added advantage.

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