Team Lead , General Ledger & Reporting

Goldbell Leasing Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldbell Leasing Pte Ltd is seeking a General Ledger & Reporting Lead to oversee the GL function, ensure accurate month-end and year-end close, and maintain strong financial controls. You will lead a skilled team, support audits, and collaborate with finance and business units to uphold the integrity of financial records.

The role requires 5–7 years of accounting experience (2+ years in a supervisory role), hands-on GL, reporting expertise, IFRS/SFRS and GST knowledge, and strong communication

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Accountancy, Finance or related discipline.
• 5–7 years of accounting experience with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Hands-on experience in General Ledger, month-end closing, reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Solid knowledge of IFRS/SFRS, GST requirements and financial controls.
• Experience preparing audit schedules and supporting audits (internal and external).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and detail-oriented mindset.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to work independently and meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the General Ledger team in day-to-day activities and month-end closing.
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end close processes.
• Review journal entries, accruals, prepayments and provisions before posting.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and follow up on outstanding items.
• Ensure intercompany balances/transactions are properly recorded and reconciled.
• Oversee fixed asset accounting, depreciation and related reconciliations.
• Support the preparation and review of monthly management accounts and reports.
• Ensure GL processes comply with IFRS, SFRS, GST and company policies.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and identify process improvements.
• Review GL and reporting processes to enhance efficiency and controls.

Skills

General Ledger

Month-end closing

Account reconciliations

Financial reporting

IFRS/SFRS

GST knowledge

Audit support

Microsoft Excel

Stakeholder management

Deadline management

Education

Degree or Diploma in Accountancy/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About the role

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the General Ledger & Reporting Lead is responsible for overseeing the General Ledger function and ensuring accurate and timely month-end and year-end closing, account reconciliations, financial reporting and compliance with accounting standards and company policies. The role will lead the GL team, maintain strong financial controls, support audits and work closely with other Finance teams and business units to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the organisation's financial records.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the General Ledger team in day-to-day accounting activities and month-end closing.

• Ensure month-end and year-end closing activities are completed accurately and within agreed timelines.

• Review journal entries, accruals, prepayments, provisions and other accounting entries before posting.

• Review balance sheet schedules and account reconciliations and ensure outstanding items are followed up and cleared promptly.

• Ensure intercompany balances and transactions are properly recorded, reconciled and resolved.

• Review fixed asset accounting, depreciation and related reconciliations where applicable.

• Support the preparation and review of monthly management accounts and financial reports.

• Ensure General Ledger processes comply with company policies, financial controls, IFRS, SFRS, GST requirements and relevant regulations.

• Coordinate and support internal and external audit requirements.

• Review GL and reporting processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy and controls.

About you

• Degree or Diploma in Accountancy, Finance, or a related discipline.

• Minimum 5 to 7 years of relevant accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory, senior, or team lead role.

• Strong hands-on experience in General Ledger, month-end closing, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.

• Good knowledge of IFRS and SFRS accounting standards, GST requirements and financial controls.

• Experience in preparing audit schedules and supporting internal and external audits.

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Able to work independently and manage multiple deadlines, especially during month-end and year-end closing.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

• Self-driven, dependable, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy and integrity.