SK13241307 - Accountant (APAC)

ROBERT HALF INTERNATIONAL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading U.S.-based multinational in the consumer goods sector is seeking an experienced Accountant to manage APAC accounting activities. The role includes overseeing daily tasks, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with regional teams. Ideal candidates have a degree in accounting, CPA qualifications, and 5 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience in a similar capacity.
• Well versed in accounting principles.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage APAC region’s accounting activities, including daily tasks and month-end processes.
• Ensure adherence to international accounting standards.
• Support monthly management and group reporting activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in accounting and/or finance

CPA qualification (ideally)

Job description

The Company

Our client, a leading U.S.-based multinational in the consumer goods sector, is looking to hire an experienced Accountant to join their growing team.

The ideal candidate will bring a combination of Big 4 audit background and hands-on commercial experience, ensuring a strong foundation in both technical accounting and business operations.

The Role

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for managing the APAC region’s accounting activities, including daily accounting tasks, month-end and year-end close processes, and reporting functions. You will also maintain close communication and collaboration with the regional team. Activities include:
Ensure adherence to international accounting standards and regional statutory reporting requirements.

• Support monthly management reporting, regional consolidation, and Group reporting activities.
• Investigate and resolve accounting issues, providing recommendations to ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Collaborate with local tax agents across regions to fulfill regional income tax compliance obligations.
• Contribute to enhancing internal controls by developing, implementing, and enforcing robust internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Engage in ongoing business improvement projects with the finance team

Your Profile

The successful incumbent should have a degree in accounting and/or finance, with a CPA qualification (ideally), bring along 5 years of relevant experience in a similar capacity. He/she is well versed in accounting principles, is meticulous, has excellent interpersonal and communication skills and has the ability to work in a fast-paced environment independently.

Apply Today

Please send your resume, in WORD format only and quote reference number SK13241307, by clicking the apply button. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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