Senior Finance & Payroll Executive

MCS UNITED GROUP HOLDINGS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 47,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

MCS United Group Holdings Pte. Ltd. is seeking a hands-on Senior Finance & Payroll Executive in Singapore to manage monthly reporting, payroll controls and statutory compliance for two local entities.

You will oversee full-set accounting, month-end close, reconciliations and GST/CPF submissions, while improving finance trackers and SOPs. Collaboration with finance and operations teams is essential for timely, accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent.
• At least three years of hands-on full-set accounting experience.
• Experience handling accounts for multiple companies is an advantage.
• Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks Online and Microsoft Excel.
• Practical knowledge of Singapore payroll, CPF, foreign worker levy and GST requirements.
• Able to complete month-end closing independently and meet firm deadlines.
• Strong reconciliation, documentation and problem-solving skills.
• Careful, organised and attentive to detail.
• Able to communicate clearly with finance colleagues, operational teams and non-finance stakeholders.
• Proactive in identifying issues, strengthening controls and improving work processes.

Responsibilities

• Handle full-set accounting and month-end closing for both companies.
• Prepare bank, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and balance-sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate QuickBooks Online records, including vendor bills, journals, accruals, prepayments, fixed assets and intercompany transactions.
• Ensure each vendor invoice is recorded as one bill with all supporting documents attached.
• Use only approved accounting categories. New categories cannot be created without management approval.
• Prepare monthly divisional and project reports, including profit and loss, AR ageing, cash-flow position and key exceptions.
• Review salary calculations, leave, no-pay leave, CPF, levy, itemised payslips and payroll payment files.
• Ensure salary and statutory amounts are supported by official documents and records.
• Prepare GST reconciliations and supporting schedules for tax, annual return and financial-reporting requirements.
• Support government submissions, external accountants, tax agents and audit-related requests.
• Improve finance trackers, SOPs and work handovers to eliminate control gaps and duplicate work.
• Follow up on missing documents, outstanding customer payments and unresolved accounting matters.
• Work closely with finance colleagues, operational teams and business partners.

Skills

Accounting

Payroll

QuickBooks Online

Microsoft Excel

Payroll CPF GST knowledge

Month-end closing

Reconciliation

Documentation

Attention to detail

Communication

Process improvement

Multi-company handling

Education

Accounting degree/diploma

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Senior Finance & Payroll Executive

Job Description

MCS United Group operates across MCST, cleaning, air-conditioning, electrical and renovation services.

We are looking for a hands-on and responsible Senior Finance & Payroll Executive to manage accurate monthly reporting, payroll controls and statutory compliance for two Singapore companies.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle full-set accounting and month-end closing for both companies.

• Prepare bank, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and balance-sheet reconciliations.

• Maintain accurate QuickBooks Online records, including vendor bills, journals, accruals, prepayments, fixed assets and intercompany transactions.

• Ensure each vendor invoice is recorded as one bill with all supporting documents attached.

• Use only approved accounting categories. New categories cannot be created without management approval.

• Prepare monthly divisional and project reports, including profit and loss, AR ageing, cash-flow position and key exceptions.

• Review salary calculations, leave, no-pay leave, CPF, levy, itemised payslips and payroll payment files.

• Ensure salary and statutory amounts are supported by official documents and records.

• Prepare GST reconciliations and supporting schedules for tax, annual return and financial-reporting requirements.

• Support government submissions, external accountants, tax agents and audit-related requests.

• Improve finance trackers, SOPs and work handovers to eliminate control gaps and duplicate work.

• Follow up on missing documents, outstanding customer payments and unresolved accounting matters.

• Work closely with finance colleagues, operational teams and business partners.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance or a relevant professional qualification.

• At least three years of hands-on full-set accounting experience.

• Experience handling accounts for multiple companies is an advantage.

• Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks Online and Microsoft Excel.

• Practical knowledge of Singapore payroll, CPF, foreign worker levy and GST requirements.

• Able to complete month-end closing independently and meet firm deadlines.

• Strong reconciliation, documentation and problem-solving skills.

• Careful, organised and attentive to detail.

• Able to communicate clearly with finance colleagues, operational teams and non-finance stakeholders.

• Proactive in identifying issues, strengthening controls and improving work processes.

What Success Looks Like

• Both companies’ accounts are accurately closed by the 15th of each month.

• Bank and balance-sheet reconciliations have no unexplained differences.

• Payroll, CPF, levy and statutory work are accurate, properly supported and completed on time.

• GST figures are fully reconciled to QuickBooks before submission.

• Vendor bills have complete supporting documents and use approved accounting categories.

• Intercompany balances are agreed and reconciled monthly.

• Management receives clear and timely reports for each business division.

• Missing information and potential compliance issues are escalated promptly.

Why Join Us?

• Take ownership of end-to-end finance operations across two Singapore companies.

• Gain direct exposure to management and business decision-making.

• Work across a varied portfolio of service businesses.

• Have a real opportunity to improve finance systems, controls, trackers and SOPs.

• Join a practical working environment where accuracy, accountability and improvement are valued.