Senior Group Accountant

SLF Singapore Labour Foundation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

GovTech Singapore is seeking an experienced finance professional to manage accounting for a property-owning subsidiary and oversee group finance for SLF subsidiaries, while driving digital transformation.

You will lead monthly closes, financial statements, and audits, and champion automation and AI to improve productivity across finance operations.

A degree in Accountancy with 5 years of relevant experience is required; CPA is a plus.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accountancy or equivalent professional qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting/finance experience.
• CPA certification is an advantage.
• Self-driven with high-quality work delivery.
• Strong analytical thinking and continuous improvement mindset.
• Curious about technology and AI to enhance finance processes.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting for the subsidiary, including monthly closing and financial reporting.
• Coordinate and manage external audits and regulatory reporting.
• Support group consolidation and management reporting for SLF subsidiaries.
• Drive digital transformation of finance processes through automation, SOPs, and AI.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Accountancy or equivalent

CPA certification (advantage)

Job description

What the role is

This role is responsible for the accounting for one Property-owning subsidiary, provide oversight of the accounting for SLF subsidiaries, while driving digital transformation to improve finance operations and productivity.

What you will be working on

• Financial Reporting & Governance Manage the full spectrum of finance activities for the assigned subsidiaries, including monthly closing, financial reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, cashflow management and timely collection of receivables. Prepare financial statements and ensure compliance with SFRS, GST, corporate tax, XBRL and statutory requirements. Coordinate and manage external audits and regulatory reporting. Prepare board papers and financial analyses to support management and Board decision-making.
• Group Finance Review SLF Group consolidation and support the preparation of Group financial reports. Assist in the preparation of Board and management reporting. Support finance projects and corporate initiatives.
• Digital Transformation Review and enhance finance processes and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Lead finance transformation initiatives through automation, digitalisation and continuous process improvement. Drive the adoption of AI and emerging technologies, including Agentic AI, to improve finance operations and productivity.

What we are looking for

• Degree in Accountancy or equivalent professional qualification with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification is an advantage.
• Self-driven, resourceful and committed to delivering high-quality work.
• Strong analytical thinking and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Curious about technology and keen to leverage digital tools and AI to enhance finance processes.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

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