We are seeking a competent and detail-oriented finance professional to join our client’s team, a publicly-listed Chinese oil trading company. The successful candidate will be responsible for financial accounting, tax compliance, reporting and reviewing financial records to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Depending on qualifications and experience, the role may also involve overseeing the existing accounting function.
Key Responsibilities
- Review accounting transactions, general ledger entries and account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Support and review month-end and year-end financial closing activities.
- Prepare and review financial statements, management reports and China HQ reporting submissions.
- Coordinate GST, corporate income tax and other statutory tax filings, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
- Ensure compliance with Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS), tax regulations and internal financial policies.
- Identify accounting discrepancies and recommend improvements to financial processes and internal controls.
- Liaise with external auditors, tax agents and internal stakeholders on accounting and financial matters.
- Depending on experience, supervise and guide the existing accountant to ensure effective financial operations.
- Undertake other finance-related responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements
- Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
- Minimum 3-5 years of relevant accounting, tax and financial reporting experience.
- Prior experience in Oil & Gas, Energy or Commodity Trading is highly preferred.
- Sound knowledge of Singapore accounting standards, GST and corporate income tax requirements.
- Experience reviewing financial records, preparing reports and ensuring accounting compliance.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems.
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and ability to work independently.
- ACCA, CPA or equivalent professional qualification is an advantage.
- Excellent command of English and Chinese, both written and spoken, as this role requires regular communication with internal and external stakeholders, as well as the preparation and review of bilingual business documents, reports and presentations.