General Accounting Specialist

MSD; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare company based in Singapore is seeking a Finance Specialist to join their finance team. This role combines traditional accounting skills with data analytics to transform financial data into actionable insights. Responsibilities include managing financial reporting processes, enhancing internal controls, and collaborating with stakeholders. Candidates should have a degree in Accounting or Finance, strong Power BI skills, and a detail-oriented analytical mindset. The position offers competitive salary, hybrid work flexibility, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid work flexibility (3 days in office, 2 days WFH)

Career development opportunities

Tech-forward environment

Inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of accounting principles and IFRS, GAAP standards.
• Power BI expertise with hands-on experience creating dashboards.

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 insights.

Skills

Accounting principles knowledge

Power BI expertise

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Team collaboration

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Office Suite

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 tools such as PowerBI while supporting critical accounting operations for two 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 operations – Handle ad‑hoc requests, create costing codes, general ledger entries, and 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.
• Power BI expertise – hands‑on experience creating dashboards and data visualisation.
• 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 modelling and business intelligence concepts.
• Experience or openness 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.