Senior Group Accountant

Singapore Labour Foundation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore Labour Foundation is seeking a Senior Accountant to oversee the accounting for one property-owning subsidiary and provide oversight of SLF subsidiaries, while driving digital transformation to improve finance operations and productivity.

You will manage monthly closings, financial reporting, and be involved in audits, governance, and board-facing analyses, with a focus on automation and AI adoption.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accountancy or equivalent professional qualification.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Continuous improvement mindset

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Degree in Accountancy or equivalent professional qualification

CPA certification (advantage)

Tools

XBRL

GST compliance tools

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:

As a Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for the following.

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:

Requirements

• 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.

About Singapore Labour Foundation

Singapore Labour Foundation (SLF), a statutory board under the Ministry of Manpower, is committed towards its mission to improve the welfare of union members and further the development of the trade union movement. To support its mission, we are looking for a highly motivated and driven professional to join us.