Specialist, General Accounting

Merck Gruppe - MSD Sharp & Dohme; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company based in Singapore is seeking a Finance Specialist to drive financial close processes, manage statutory reporting, and leverage data analytics in financial operations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, experience with PowerBI, and a strong analytical mindset. This position offers a competitive salary and hybrid work flexibility.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid work flexibility

Career development opportunities

Tech-forward environment

Inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Basic to intermediate knowledge of accounting principles and IFRS, GAAP standards.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Collaborative team player who thrives in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Manage the annual Statutory Reporting of entities.
• Create and maintain Power BI dashboards for financial insights.

Skills

Accounting

Business Data Analytics

Business Intelligence (BI)

Detail-Oriented

Financial Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

PowerBI

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Finance Specialist

Location:Singapore, MYP Centre
Department:Entity Finance
Reports To:Associate Director, Finance

About this Role
Join our dynamic finance team as a General Accounting Specialist, where you'll blend traditional accounting expertise with cutting-edge data analytics. You'll play a key role in transforming financial data into actionable insights through financial reporting tool eg. PowerBI while supporting critical accounting operations for 2 entities.

What You'll Do

• Drive financial close process – Execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and balance sheet and income statement review
• Support finance operation – Adhoc requests, Create CC, GL, employee access to CorpPass, etc.
• Statutory Reporting – Manage the annual Statutory Reporting of entities.
• Build impactful dashboards – Create and maintain Power BI dashboards that turn complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders
• Partner with key stakeholders – Collaborate with external auditors and tax partners to deliver accurate audited financial statements, and manage tax schedules and submission of tax forms
• Strengthen internal controls – Support SOX compliance initiatives and help maintain robust financial processes
• Enable data-driven decisions – Work cross-functionally to streamline reporting processes and improve data quality
• Take on strategic projects – Support special finance initiatives and contribute to process improvements

What You Bring

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of accounting principles and IFRS, GAAP standards
• PowerBI expertise - hands-on experience creating dashboards and data visualization
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Sharp analytical mindset and excellent attention to detail.
• Collaborative team player who thrives in fast paced environments

Preferred:

• Previous accounting/finance internship or work experience
• Knowledge of financial reporting standards and compliance frameworks
• Basic understanding of data modeling and business intelligence concepts
• Experience or open to working with automation tools (Power Automate, VBA, Python)

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
• Hybrid work flexibility to support work-life balance (3 days in office, 2 days WFH)
• Career development opportunities with clear growth pathways
• Tech-forward environment where innovation is encouraged
• Inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and ideas

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Required Skills:

Accounting, Accounting, Business Data Analytics, Business Decisions, Business Intelligence (BI), Corporate Experience, Credit Management, Data Management, Detail-Oriented, External Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting Controls, Financial Advising, Financial Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Financial Recordkeeping, Financial Regulatory Reporting, Financial Statement Review, Financial Transactions, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Interpersonal Relationships, Invoice Processing, IS Audit, Order to Cash (OTC), Preparation of Financial Reports {+ 4 more}

Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

09/7/2025

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Requisition ID:R358558