Senior Group Accountant

CWT Pte. Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics and supply chain firm in Singapore seeks an experienced financial professional to handle financial forecasting and budgeting. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, at least three years of experience, and is bilingual in English and Mandarin. This role offers a proactive work environment with strong teamwork emphasis and various auditing responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant working experience, preferably in external audit.
• Bilingual in English and Mandarin for liaising with China offices.
• Experience in a listed company and regulatory compliance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle financial forecast and improve financial forecasting models.
• Coordinate annual budgeting processes and ensure alignment with goals.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly reconciliation and management reports.

Skills

Financial analysis

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Key responsibilities

• Handle financial forecast and develop, maintain, and improve financial forecasting models across business units
• Coordinate and lead annual budgeting processes, ensuring alignment with company goals and timelines
• Undertake ad-Hoc financial analysis & support
• Assist with the preparation of monthly group consolidation and management reporting packages
• Support manager on new IFRS implementation projects and related technical accounting matters
• Assist in the preparation of year-end group audit schedules and consolidation deliverables
• Handle year-end audits for selected entities within Group Accounting Department and ensure compliance with Group policies
• Liaise with internal and external auditors, legal, and tax advisors where required

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field; CPA qualification is an advantage
• Minimum 3 years of relevant working experience; prior external audit experience preferred
• Experience in a listed company, with exposure to regulatory compliance and legal matters, is preferred
• Some legal or corporate secretarial exposure is an advantage (e.g., review of contracts, board papers, and corporate filings)
• Bilingual in English and Mandarin (spoken & written) as this position will need to liaise with China offices
• Good application of Microsoft Office including MS Word, MS Excel and MS Powerpoint
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across departments
• Meticulous, independent, proactive, with a positive work attitude and strong sense of teamwork