Senior Accountant ( APAC / Consolidation )
Job Reference: 162867
Industry: Engineering
Consultant Registration Number: R1433917
EA License Number: 02C3423
Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Group Consolidation
- Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and cash flow reports.
- Prepare and review consolidated financial statements for the Group.
- Ensure financial reporting complies with Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
- Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
- Liaise with external auditors and ensure timely completion of statutory audits and regulatory filings.
Full Set Accounting
- Manage the full spectrum of accounting functions, including General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and Fixed Assets.
- Maintain proper accounting records and supporting documentation.
- Perform bank reconciliations and monitor daily financial transactions.
- Process vendor payments and oversee payment runs.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely invoicing for recurring and ad-hoc charges.
- Monitor loan covenants and highlight any potential compliance issues to management.
Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis
- Prepare annual budgets and periodic financial forecasts for Group entities.
- Partner with business stakeholders and external service providers to align budgets with business objectives.
- Conduct variance analysis and provide meaningful financial insights to support decision-making.
- Prepare management reports and presentations for local management and headquarters.
Compliance & Tax
- Ensure compliance with corporate governance policies, statutory regulations, and internal controls.
- Coordinate with tax agents on GST, corporate tax, SST, and other tax-related matters.
- Support all regulatory, financial reporting, and statutory requirements.
- Work closely with auditors, regulators, and corporate secretarial service providers.
Systems & Process Improvement
- Support the implementation and enhancement of accounting systems, including Yardi.
- Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and strengthen internal controls.
- Drive continuous improvements in financial reporting efficiency and accuracy.
Business Support
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve operational and accounting issues.
- Provide finance support to business operations and management when required.
- Participate in special projects and undertake ad-hoc assignments as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in accounting and finance, including full-set accounting and month-end closing.
- Well verse in Group Consolidation and financial reporting.
- Well verse in SFRS, Singapore GST, and corporate tax regulations.
- Experience in group reporting, intercompany reconciliations, and multi-entity accounting will be highly advantageous.
