Senior Manufacturing Accountant - Cost & Project Tracking

DFINITI TECHNOLOGIES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DFINITI Technologies PTE. LTD. – Based in Singapore – seeks a senior accounting professional to lead cost and general accounting, drive project costing, and ensure compliant financial reporting across manufacturing and engineering activities.

You will manage AP/AR/GL processes, tax filings, and audits while upholding internal controls. The role requires extensive experience in manufacturing or construction contexts, strong Excel and ERP system skills, and meticulous attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Possess a Degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of hands-on accounting experience.
• Prior experience in the manufacturing, construction, or engineering sector is a strong advantage.
• Strong knowledge of job costing and contract accounting principles.
• Proficiency in accounting software (AUTOCount, SAP, MYOB, or QuickBooks) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Good understanding of internal controls, tax regulations, and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Track and analyse production and construction project costs (labour, materials, equipment, and overhead)
• Perform percentage-of-completion accounting for contracts
• Compare actual costs to budgeted costs and report variances
• Monitor work-in-progress (WIP) inventory and physical stock counts in the manufacturing plant
• Manage full-set accounts, including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and General Ledger (GL)
• Process vendor invoices, subcontractor payments, and payroll allocations
• Reconcile bank statements, balance sheet accounts, and sub-ledgers monthly
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Prepare tax filings, including GST (Goods and Services Tax) or local corporate taxes
• Work with external auditors during annual financial audits
• Ensure financial practices comply with local accounting standards (e.g., SFRS / IFRS)

Skills

Strong analytical skills

High attention to detail

Internal controls expertise

Tax regulation knowledge

Education

Degree in accounting or Finance

Tools

AUTOCount

SAP

MYOB

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

DFINITI Technologies PTE. LTD. – Based in Singapore – seeks a senior accounting professional to lead cost and general accounting, drive project costing, and ensure compliant financial reporting across manufacturing and engineering activities.

You will manage AP/AR/GL processes, tax filings, and audits while upholding internal controls. The role requires extensive experience in manufacturing or construction contexts, strong Excel and ERP system skills, and meticulous attention to detail.