About Sleek

Through proprietary software and AI, along with a focus on customer delight, Sleek makes the back-office easy for micro SMEs.

We give Entrepreneurs time back to focus on what they love doing - growing their business and being with customers. With a surging number of Entrepreneurs globally, we are innovating in a highly lucrative space.

We operate 3 business segments:

1. Corporate Secretary: Automating the company incorporation, secretarial, filing, Nominee Director, mailroom and immigration processes via custom online robots and SleekSign.  We are the market leaders in Singapore with ~5% market share of all new business incorporations
2. Accounting & Bookkeeping: Redefining what it means to do Accounting, Bookkeeping, Tax and Payroll thanks to our proprietary SleekBooks ledger, AI tools and exceptional customer service
3. FinTech payments: Overcoming a key challenge for Entrepreneurs by offering digital banking services to new businesses

Sleek launched in 2017 and now has around 15,000 customers across our offices in Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia and the UK.  We have around 450 staff with an intact startup mindset. 

We have achieved >70% compound annual growth in Revenue over the last 5 years and as a result have been recognised by The Financial Times, The Straits Times, Forbes and LinkedIn as one of the fastest growing companies in Asia. Backed by world-class investors, we are on track to be one of the few cash flow positive, tech-enabled unicorns based out of Singapore.

Some other great things about working at Sleek…

Humility and kindness: Humility is a core attribute we hire for, which means we have a culture of not taking ourselves too seriously and being able to laugh. Kindness is also incredibly important. We are committed to creating and nurturing a diverse and inclusive environment. 

Flexibility: You’ll be able to work from home 2-3 days per week. If you need to start early or start late to cater to your family or other needs, we don’t mind, so long as you get your work done and proactively communicate. You can also work fully remote from anywhere in the world for 1 month each year

Financial benefits: We pay competitive market salaries and provide staff with generous paid time off and holiday schedules. Additionally, you’ll be able to access our S$1,200 pa flexi benefits scheme for home office equipment or health and fitness expenditure.  Certain staff at Sleek are also eligible for our employee share ownership plan and can share in the upside of our stellar growth trajectory as we work toward listing on a prominent stock exchange in the Asia Pacific region.

Personal growth: You’ll get a lot of responsibility and autonomy at Sleek - we move at a fast pace so you’ll be making decisions, making mistakes and learning. There’s also a range of internal and external facing training programmes we run. We’re also at the forefront of utilising AI in our space and are developing a regional centre of AI excellence. It is our intention that if you leave Sleek, you leave as a more well-rounded person and professional.

Sleek is also a proudly certified B Corp.  Since we started our journey in 2017, we’ve been committed to building Sleek as a force for good. In just over 5 years, we’ve joined a community of industry leaders like Patagonia, Ben & Jerry's, and P&G who are building an inclusive, equitable, and a regenerative economy. We have planted over 29,271 trees to reforest our ecosystem and saved 7 tons of paper from landfills by processing over 1.4M pages through SleekSign. We aim to be Carbon Neutral by 2030.

About the role

We are looking for the Head of Accounting, who will report to the Country Head of Sleek Singapore and be part of the management team. Given below is the Mission and Outcomes over the next 6-12 months.

Mission: The Head of Accounting leads the team, driving process transformation, compliance, and profitability. They ensure team competency and client satisfaction through timely, accurate, and high-quality deliverables.

Outcomes: 

• Provide structured training and leadership to the accounting team, ensuring they stay updated on accounting standards and regulatory requirements across corporate secretarial, tax, payroll, and other services. Demonstrate expertise in ACRA regulations and Singapore company setups, particularly for private limited companies.
• Ensure timely filing of corporate returns and taxes per SLAs, with 60% AR filed by month 4 and 100% by month 7, maintaining 96% client satisfaction. Aim for 70% gross profitability, excluding passthrough fees, and achieve 99% automation of key accounting tasks by 2025.
• Maintain team efficiency through timely hiring and training, swift corrective actions for staff issues, and full compliance with workflows. Contribute to continuous improvement of the accounting bot by integrating updated resources and expertise.

To do this, you will have a minimum of 8 years’ experience in client facing and handling complex accounting matters including commercial and/or audit experience. and you will most likely be located in Singapore

Requirements:

• Recognised degree in Accountancy or equivalent.
• Professionally certified preferably with ACCA, CPA, or CA qualification and a member of ISCA.
• Proven track record of more than 3 years of leadership experience in a fast paced and technology driven organisation.
• Good understanding of Singapore regulatory compliance.
• Hands-on experience with Google workspace and Microsoft applications.
• Resourceful and experience with various productivity software applicable to facilitate daily work.
• Self-motivated, positive attitude, proactive, highly-organised and detail-oriented.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to adapt to VUCA way of thinking and contribute to process improvement efforts.
• Able to meet tight deadlines.
• Immediate availability is preferred.

Behavioural fit is also important at Sleek, and we will be looking for candidates that have a proven track record of embodying the below attributes in their recent roles:

Ownership: This shows reliability and helps build trust within the team. We move fast and need to know that everyone will see things through to completion and proactively help to get things back on track when challenges arise. Accountability is really important to us.

Humility: There is so much we don’t know. Humility allows for open-mindedness to feedback and a willingness to learn from others. It paves the way for collaboration and creates a positive work environment. It is a key ingredient of self awareness and emotional intelligence.

Structured Thinking: Our business is complex with many layers (many services, many countries, many cultures). Regardless of whether you’re more analytical or creative in nature, being able to show sound judgement is important to us. It ensures solutions are pragmatic and balance the needs of the organisation, team and customers.

Data driven: We are a data rich business with ~15,000 small customers.  Each decision we make can impact many more people than we realise - so it’s critical that we use sound data to support our strategies and review the success of our initiatives.

Can have tough conversations in a positive way: It’s not a matter of if, but when difficult interpersonal situations arise.  Disagreement, conflict and disappointment are a given in a fast moving business where people care about their work.  People that proactively have tough conversations with kindness build empathy, trust and great working relationships. 

About the interview process

The successful candidate will participate in the below interview stages. 

It might seem like a lot - but fear not - we come prepared! We anticipate the process to last no more than 3 weeks from start to finish depending on your availability

Introductory call

• A ~30 minute video call with a member of our HR team to discuss your application and get a better understanding of your experience and expectations for the role

Project or case study or technical test

• If it’s a project, you’ll have 1 week to complete a short assignment related to what you’ll actually be required to do in your first month on the job. You’ll then present some slides/ designs/ a doc/ an excel model/ some code to a few members of the team, followed by Q&A

• If it’s a case study, there’s nothing to prepare.  You’ll have a ~45-60 minute chat with the Hiring Manager, where he or she will give you some real-life challenges that this role faces, and will ask for your approach to solving them
• If it’s a technical test, it is usually a 30-50 minute online assessment that will be conducted in real-time, while a member of staff is dialled into the call

Career deep dive 

• A ~60 minute chat with the Hiring Manager
• We’ll discuss your last couple of roles to understand your experience in more detail
• In addition, we’ll be trying to gauge your where your strengths lie

Behavioural fit assessment

• A ~60 minute chat, usually with a member of HR or the leadership team
• We’ll dive into some recent work situations to understand how you think and work

Reference interviews

• We’ll have 2-3 short phone or video calls with references that you provide to us
• So as to not delay your offer, we may ask your permission to have these calls earlier on in the interview process

Requirement for background screening

Please be aware that Sleek is a regulated entity and as such is required to perform different levels of background checks on staff depending on their role. 

This may include using external vendors to verify the below:

• Your education
• Any criminal history
• Any political exposure
• Any bankruptcy or adverse credit history

We will ask for your consent before conducting these checks.  Depending on your role at Sleek, an adverse result on one of these checks may prohibit you from passing probation.

The successful candidate will work in a team and required to:

• Prepare timely and accurate monthly, quarterly and yearly financial statements for local and multinational companies which include preparation of budget and variance analysis, diagnostic assessment or health check, through the use of computerised accounting and ratio analysis solutions.
• Manage both local and multinational companies payroll for their staff which include compliance of all applicable taxes and government regulations.
• Provide in-depth accounting and financial advise to clients.
• Keep track of expenses reporting and GST application& submission of GST returns

We welcome you to join and grow with us, if you possess:

• Professional qualifications / Accounting degree recognised by ISCA
• Fresh graduates are welcome
• At least 2 years of experience for Senior Associate Position
• Abreast with the latest technical and accounting standards such as SFRS, IFRS and US GAAP
• Able to work with minimum supervision
• Good command of English with excellent written & verbal communication skills and good interpersonal skills
• Good and sound knowledge of outsourcing environment
• Service-oriented and commercially focused, we seek confident, extremely well-organised candidates who can analyse and make things happen, and work effectively in a highly motivated environment.

The successful candidate will work in a team and required to:

• Prepare timely and accurate monthly, quarterly and yearly financial statements for local and multinational companies which include preparation of budget and variance analysis, diagnostic assessment or health check, through the use of computerised accounting and ratio analysis solutions.
• Manage both local and multinational companies payroll for their staff which include compliance of all applicable taxes and government regulations.
• Provide in-depth accounting and financial advise to clients.
• Keep track of expenses reporting and GST application& submission of GST returns

We welcome you to join and grow with us, if you possess:

• Professional qualifications / Accounting degree recognised by ISCA
• Minimum 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in accounting and advisory field
• Abreast with the latest technical and accounting standards such as SFRS, IFRS and US GAAP
• Ability to plan and manage teams
• Good and sound knowledge of outsourcing environment
• Service-oriented and commercially focused, we seek confident, extremely well-organised candidates who can analyse and make things happen, and work effectively in a highly motivated environment.

Responsibilities:

· Process staff claims and payments for daily operating expenses;

· Prepare accounting schedules such as Fixed Assets Register and Listing of OPEX.

· Preparation and posting of Journal Entries.

· Perform bank reconciliation;

· Perform quarterly GST filing;

· Prepare internal management reports such as daily monitoring and report calculation, daily regulatory data base calculation;

· Prepare MAS regulatory reports, such as MAS 610, 649, 640 etc

· Assist in the preparation and submission of monthly and quarterly Head Office Reports;

· Other administrative support duties.

Requirements:

· Possess an accounting degree.

· Min 1 year of relevant accounting experience

. Fresh graduates with relevant internship experience are welcome to apply.

· Good knowledge of MS Excel is essential.

· A good team player with good attitude.

· Meticulous and attention to details.

Ability to work under pressure and tight timeline.

What you get to do in this role:   

• This position reports to: Senior Manager, Revenue Recognition
• Serve as a revenue recognition and finance subject matter expert and partner with Sales, Deal Desk, Legal and Sales Operations during the contract negotiation process by analyzing the impact of contract terms, communicating the revenue impact, and offering alternative structures
• Collaborate with Finance business partners on revenue metrics, forecasts, and projections
• Manage and align contract negotiations and contract terms to key financial performance metrics
• Assess revenue recognition for contracts in the process of being negotiated in accordance with ASC 606
• Exercise judgment within defined policies and authoritative guidance to determine appropriate action related to revenue-related transactions and documenting considerations and conclusions
• Educate stakeholders through creation and delivery of training for revenue recognition rules, key finance performance metrics, policies, and practices
• Challenge and assist in process improvements and implementation to further streamline Finance processes and shorten financial close cycle to ensure scalability
• Monitor relevant US GAAP and SEC developments and international developments to ensure finance policies and procedures are compliant
• Provide operational support for projects within a matrix organization

Responsibilites:

To ensure financial reporting adheres to Singapore Financial Reporting Standards, the bank's accounting policies and procedures, and compliance with local statutory & MAS regulatory requirements.

• To oversee the daily accounting operation, including daily GL management, review NOSTRO accounts reconciliation, OPEX processes etc.

• To review and enhance workflows and internal controls, and maintenance of accounting policies and procedures.

• To liaise with the branch’s internal and external auditors on audit matters.

• To manage the Accounts Team in ensuring timely delivery of management reporting, local financial and regulatory reporting and statistical surveys.

• To prepare tax computation schedules, check tax computations, to liaise with tax agents on Branch’s corporate tax, to attend queries raised by the Comptroller of Income Tax.

• Familiar with MAS reporting, to review MAS reports prepared by the team, draft and respond to the queries and questions raised by MAS.

• To check daily management reports and conduct in-depth financial analysis on the branch's financial performance.

• To participate in systems development and enhancement projects where applicable.

Requirements:

· Possess a Degree in Finance & Accounting preferably with CA qualification.

· Minimum 6 years financial and accounting experience in banks.

· In-depth experience in financial analysis, financial and regulatory

report management, whole suite of financial and accounting functions.

· Able to work independently as well as in a team.

· Ability to complete tasks efficiently and accurately.

· Ability to multi-task amongst various duties as and when required.

· Proficiency in both spoken and written Chinese as incumbent will need to prepare various reports in Chinese and correspond with colleagues in China.

The Team and Job Summary

We are seeking a graduate-entry Consultant to join our Forensic Accounting and Economics team in Singapore.  This is a unique opportunity for an entrepreneurial, highly driven person with a well-rounded skill set to join the Forensic Accounting and Economics team, whose responsibilities extend beyond those of traditional junior accounting positions. The ideal person for this role will need to not only have a keen interest in forensic accounting, but also be flexible and a strategic thinker able to take on a variety of tasks.

The Consultant will assist in the quantification of damages, valuation of businesses, assessment of commercial insurance claims and other assignments.  Reporting ultimately to the practice leaders of our ‘Forensic Accounting – Insurance’ and ‘Economic Damages & Valuations’ teams in Singapore, the role will provide opportunities to work on a wide range of projects, including as part of multi-disciplinary teams (for example, alongside colleagues from J.S. Held’s Construction Advisory or Global Investigations practices). Please submit your resume in English.

 Job Responsibilities

• The team handles the full range of disputes requiring the quantification of economic losses including contractual and shareholder disputes, fatal accident and personal injury matters, white collar crime and civil fraud and investor-state disputes. Insurance claims include property damage, product recall, liability, theft/fidelity, and business interruption/lost profits. Businesses will consist of a wide range of industries and sizes.
• Use your knowledge of Excel to interpret and analyse the financial and operating information disclosed to our team in the course of assignments.
• Undertake research using public sources and paid information sources to which the firm subscribes, in order to identify data which will help the team to develop robust and defensible economic models.
• Draft requests for documentation to be used in our analysis (in the form of discovery requests and document request lists).
• Assist in the preparation of expert witness reports, written advisory reports and working summaries to be sent to clients. You will be the first set of eyes to make sure documents, transactions and information is accurate by flagging important details for senior team members to review.
• Organize supporting documentation and process data obtained for financial investigations.
• Assist with other assignments ranging from unusual insurance claim-related matters to investigation and advisory projects.

The successful candidate will work in a team and required to:

• Prepare timely and accurate monthly, quarterly and yearly financial statements for local and multinational companies which include preparation of budget and variance analysis, diagnostic assessment or health check, through the use of computerised accounting and ratio analysis solutions.
• Manage both local and multinational companies payroll for their staff which include compliance of all applicable taxes and government regulations.
• Provide in-depth accounting and financial advise to clients
• Keep track of expenses reporting and GST application& submission of GST returns

We welcome you to join and grow with us, if you possess:

• Professional qualifications / Accounting degree recognised by ISCA
• Minimum 3-4 years of relevant experience in accounting and advisory field
• Abreast with the latest technical and accounting standards such as SFRS, IFRS and US GAAP
• Ability to plan and manage teams
• Good command of English with excellent written & verbal communication skills and good interpersonal skills
• Good and sound knowledge of outsourcing environment
• Service-oriented and commercially focused, we seek confident, extremely well-organised candidates who can analyse and make things happen, and work effectively in a highly motivated environment.

The successful candidate will work in a team and required to:

• Prepare timely and accurate monthly, quarterly and yearly financial statements for local and multinational companies which include preparation of budget and variance analysis, diagnostic assessment or health check, through the use of computerised accounting and ratio analysis solutions.
• Manage both local and multinational companies payroll for their staff which include compliance of all applicable taxes and government regulations.
• Provide in-depth accounting and financial advise to clients.
• Keep track of expenses reporting and GST application& submission of GST returns

We welcome you to join and grow with us, if you possess:

• Professional qualifications / Accounting degree recognised by ISCA
• Minimum 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in accounting and advisory field
• Abreast with the latest technical and accounting standards such as SFRS, IFRS and US GAAP
• Ability to plan and manage teams
• Good and sound knowledge of outsourcing environment
• Service-oriented and commercially focused, we seek confident, extremely well-organised candidates who can analyse and make things happen, and work effectively in a highly motivated environment.

The successful candidate will work in a team and required to:

• Prepare timely and accurate monthly, quarterly and yearly financial statements for local and multinational companies which include preparation of budget and variance analysis, diagnostic assessment or health check, through the use of computerised accounting and ratio analysis solutions.
• Manage both local and multinational companies payroll for their staff which include compliance of all applicable taxes and government regulations.
• Provide in-depth accounting and financial advise to clients.
• Keep track of expenses reporting and GST application& submission of GST returns

We welcome you to join and grow with us, if you possess:

• Professional qualifications / Accounting degree recognised by ISCA
• Fresh graduates are welcome
• At least 2 years of experience for Senior Associate Position
• Abreast with the latest technical and accounting standards such as SFRS, IFRS and US GAAP
• Able to work with minimum supervision
• Good command of English with excellent written & verbal communication skills and good interpersonal skills
• Good and sound knowledge of outsourcing environment
• Service-oriented and commercially focused, we seek confident, extremely well-organised candidates who can analyse and make things happen, and work effectively in a highly motivated environment.

Job Title: Finance Manager - Accounting Focus (Based in Singapore)

Job Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for the operational management of the financial system of the Singapore company. Efficiently liaise with headquarters to implement the group's financial management standards and procedures, ensuring the normal operation of the company's financial system.
2. Accountable for the accounting, financial reporting, auditing, and related reports required by headquarters for the Singapore company.
3. Responsible for coordinating external organizations such as tax authorities and external auditors for the Singapore company.
4. Support and coordinate the compliance efforts related to finance, tax, and legal matters for the Singapore company.

Job Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree or above in finance, accounting, or related fields; possession of ACA, ACCA, or similar certifications, or experience in auditing at an accounting firm is preferred.
2. Over 5 years of relevant financial work experience, familiar with the operational rules of the financial and futures markets; hands-on experience is a plus.
3. Familiar with Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS) or IFRS, and proficient in financial software.
4. Strong organizational, communication, and coordination skills; possesses good professional ethics and integrity.
5. Only open to Singapore citizens and permanent residents.

Language Requirements: English, Mandarin

Accounting Intern – Kacific

Kacific is a next-generation broadband satellite operator, headquartered in Singapore. Its purpose is to make a rapid and lasting difference to the people of Asia Pacific by providing high-quality, low-cost satellite broadband connectivity that will enable critical healthcare, education, and government services to reach unserved and underserved rural communities.

Founded in 2013 by a core team of senior satellite professionals, Kacific is backed by a group of investors with global telecommunications and infrastructure experience. Our first Ka-band high throughput satellite, Kacific1, was launched in 2019 to stream high-speed, low-cost, ultra-reliable broadband to rural and suburban areas of the Pacific and South East Asia.

Kacific is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accounting Intern to join our Finance Team for a 3-month internship. The intern will assist with day-to-day accounting tasks, focusing on revenue management, invoicing, reconciliation, and general accounting duties. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment and work alongside experienced professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

· Assist with the preparation, verification, and posting of revenue entries.

· Support the invoicing process, including generating, reviewing, and distributing invoices to clients.

· Perform account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy between internal records and bank statements.

· Help maintain accurate financial records and ensure proper documentation of transactions.

· Collaborate with the accounting team to manage accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding payments.

· Assist in preparing financial reports, statements, and analysis as needed.

· Participate in month-end and quarter-end closing processes.

• Support in ad hoc accounting tasks and special projects as assigned.

Requirements:

· Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

· Strong attention to detail and ability to handle data accurately.

· Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with accounting software is a plus.

· Strong organizational and time management skills.

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

· Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Apply now to [email protected] for immediate consideration. Please send your resume to us with the title of the position in the subject header. And do pass along the opportunity if it sounds like a good fit for someone you know!

•       The incumbent will be one of the team members to support the preparation and submission of MAS regulatory reports.
•       Adapt and cater for constant developments within the regulatory framework and to advise and guide business units towards the proper and timely compilation of the required data.
•       Collaborate with Compliance, IT and various stakeholders on regulatory reporting matters and implement regulatory changes including comments on consultation papers.
•       Assist with MAS information requests and queries on MAS returns.
•       Liaise with external/internal auditors and tax agent.
•       Regular review of all processes to ensure operational risk and high risk audit points are mitigated.
•       Ensure all policy documents are regularly updated to reflect current market conditions.
•       Develop high performance culture as part of broader aspiration to build the finance regulatory reporting function.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategy and Planning
•       Provide support to Team Lead.
•       Review and implement financial accounting and control function in accordance with GAAP/Accounting Standard.
•       Ensure compliance to policies, procedures and guidelines set by Group and MAS/regulators.
•       Participate in regulatory related projects.
Statutory and Compliance Reporting
•       Liaise with internal and external auditors in the periodical audit of financial reports.
•       Oversee year-end audit and supervise the preparation of statutory accounts.
•       Prepare and review reports for submission to MAS and other regulators.
•       Assist/advise other SBUs/SFUs in providing the required statutory and compliance reports.
Others
•       Attend to any adhoc report requested from the management or regulator etc.
•       Involvement in new initiatives/facilitates implementation of new guidelines related to financial accounting and reporting matters.

Responsibilities:

1. Financial & Accounting Duties

• Extract, transform, load and analyze incoming data from various departments and fit it into our accounting systems for recording and reporting purposes.
• Handle monthly and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure all financial transactions are accounted for.
• Prepare budgets in collaboration with various departments and monitor financial variances.
• Manage all financial processes including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and bank reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with all government regulations and tax codes

2. IT Responsibilities:- Display a proactive ability to self-learn and adapt to various applications used in the organization, including Stripe, WooCommerce, HR, and various POS software.

• Possess strong knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Knowledge of Phyton is an advantage.
• Offer assistance in resolving miscellaneous IT issues that arise periodically, collaborating with IT vendors or consultants when needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in finance and accounting (non-profit experience is a plus).
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Basic IT skills and a knack for troubleshooting software and application issues.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and multitasking abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A fulfilling role in a community-focused organization.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

We are a Well Estabilished company start up since 2012 in Singapore looking for Office Administrator cum Accounting Assistant to join our Company.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in reviewing contracts and managing contract renewals (e.g., office insurance, medical insurance etc.)
• Support office maintenance in terms of administration and coordination with building management/landlord
• Handle office administrative duties and any other ad hoc duties assigned
• Handle daily accounting functions (managing company accounts payable and receivable)
• Ensure compliance on all local labor laws, and best practices and being familiar with relevant processes
• Creating and processing invoices (customer/vendor) and ensure that accuracy
• Liaise with Operations to follow up with customers on overdue payments
• Inputting the transaction into the accounting system
• HR matters (CPF payment and posting of job advertisements when required)
• Handle any ad hoc tasks as assigned by management

Requirements:

• At least 3 years of administrator working experience
• Work experience in start up is highly preferred
• Meticulous with excellent interpersonal and communication skill

• Oversee the accounting function, including managing the daily operations, maintaining accounting systems and records in accordance to SFRS/IFRS and internal reporting requirements, preparing and analysing financial statements, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, reviewing work prepared by the Accounting Specialist
• Manage treasury functions including payments, monitor cash flow position and ensure healthy cash flow forecast
• Oversee tax function and ensure compliance, including review of tax schedules, timely statutory filings and relevant documentation
• Manage the annual statutory audit and liaise with external auditors to ensure smooth completion
• Develop, implement and monitor internal controls to ensure integrity of financial reporting as well as adequate risk management including appropriate documentation
• Implement process excellence projects to improve efficiency, enhance internal controls and compliance including process diagnostics and use of technologies
• Work closely with functional departments to support and ensure smooth implementation of new business activities

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting/Business or a related field
• Minimum 5 years working experience in a related field, including minimum 2 years in a public accounting firm
• Strong structural, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong knowledge in accounting (IFRS) and tax regulations, operational risk management and design of internal control systems
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Good team player and willingness to work in multicultural environment

At Bank of Communications, we are dedicated to fostering talent and innovation in a dynamic and supportive environment, providing opportunities for growth and development. We are excited to invite enthusiastic and driven fresh graduates to apply for the position of Graduate Officer in either our Compliance or Finance departments. This is an entry-level role designed to provide on the job training and hands-on experience in the chosen field. You will work closely with seasoned professionals to gain valuable insights, contribute to meaningful projects and develop a strong foundation for your career.

Finance & Accounting Officer:

· Report to Head of Finance & Accounting

· Assist in financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting activities

· Process staff claims and payments for daily operating expenses

· Support in the preparation of accounting schedules such as Fixed Asset Register and Listing of OPEX, preparation and posting of journal entries

· Assist to prepare internal management reports, MAS regulatory reports and monthly and quarterly Head Office reports

· Assist in performing bank reconciliation and quarterly GST filing

· Work with the finance team to streamline processes and improve financial systems

REQUIREMENTS

· Recent graduates with a Bachelor’s degree from reputable Universities

· Strong interest in compliance or finance and eagerness to learn

· Strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills

· Good communication skills both verbal and written with ability to interact comfortably with a variety of stakeholders.

· Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the overall workflow and performance of the accounting team
• Review and finalize financial statements, including profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow statements
• Ensure timely filing of taxes, regulatory submissions, and financial statements
• Act as a key point of contact for client communications, providing exceptional service and resolving any issues or inquiries
• Mentor and develop team members, ensuring high performance and growth
• Ensure compliance with all accounting standards and company policies
• Liaise with auditors, tax agents, and other external parties

Work Schedule:

• 9 am to 6 pm, Mondays to Fridays
• Flexi Work Arrangement: Work from home possible, subject to performance and efficiency

Incentives & Benefits:

• Up to 2 months variable bonus based on performance
• Company retreats and team-building activities
• Entertainment, pantry, transport, and meal allowance
• Medical and dental benefits
• 5 days’ work week in a collaborative and supportive environment

Please submit resumes to [email protected] with

- Position applying for

- Current remuneration

- Expected remuneration

- Notice period

John Goh Meng Chye

EA License No : 06C4642

EA Reg No : R1102621

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Tax Manager Job Description

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Tax Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Singapore tax regulations and be able to lead our tax team efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of tax executives to ensure timely and accurate tax filings, submissions, and compliance for clients.
• Develop and implement tax strategies to optimize tax positions for clients.
• Oversee and manage all direct and indirect tax compliance matters, including GST, corporate tax, and withholding tax.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant tax regulations and laws in Singapore.
• Provide tax advisory services to clients on corporate restructuring, mergers, acquisitions, and other related matters.
• Act as a key liaison with IRAS and other tax authorities on audits and other tax-related matters.
• Mentor and develop the tax team to ensure high performance and ongoing professional development.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including accounting and corporate secretarial departments, to ensure seamless service delivery to clients.
• Keep up to date with changes in tax legislation and provide training to internal teams as required.

Work Schedule:

• 9 am to 6 pm, Mondays to Fridays
• Flexi Work Arrangement: Work from home possible, subject to performance and efficiency

Incentives & Benefits:

• Up to 2 months variable bonus based on performance
• Company retreats and team-building activities
• Entertainment, pantry, transport, and meal allowance
• Medical and dental benefits
• 5 days’ work week in a collaborative and supportive environment

Please submit resumes to [email protected] with

- Position applying for

- Current remuneration

- Expected remuneration

- Notice period

John Goh Meng Chye

EA License No : 06C4642

EA Reg No : R1102621

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Samas Management is a long-standing professional service provider over 50 years in the industry offering a wide range of services from accounting, corporate secretarial services and tax services. We are looking for self-driven and enthusiastic manager who are looking to take the next step in their professional career and believes in providing quality services to our clients.

Job Description & Requirements:

· Preparation of financial reports and tax, including book-keeping services (monthly and quarterly)

· Preparation of full set of accounts and partial set of accounts for various companies across multiple industry, including reconciliation, cash flow, closing.

· Handling of tax-related matters such as corporate and individual income tax in Singapore.

· Handling of GST quarterly filings, assisting clients in resolving tax issues with the tax authority.

· Manage a portfolio of accounting and payroll clients

· Oversee payroll support for clients and monthly CPF submissions.

· Ensure timely submission of deliverables to clients.

· Managing good client relationships

· Provides consultancy advice to clients on various accounting, tax & payroll matters.

· Responsible for reviewing the work of the Accounting/tax team.

Requirements:

• Degree or Diploma in Accounting or Business Studies from or other professional qualification
• At least 5 years of relevant experience, preferably from professional services firm in an Accounting/Outsourcing/Client Accounting environment.
• Meticulous and good analytical skills
• Experience dealing with tax authorities
• Knowledge of Autocount will be an advantage
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• A dynamic team player with a strong sense of work commitment
• Computer savvy with proficiency in Excel and Word
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

Position: Manager/VP - Accounting and Treasury

To Apply

Please kindly prepare the following information and submit your job application via this link: https://www.korupartners.com/jobposting/?jobid=49

• Resume (required)
• Academic Transcript (optional)
• 1-page or less response to “What matters to you the most? And why?” (An email will be sent to you requesting for this essay after job application is submitted).

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and all applications with missing information and no justifiable reason will be considered incomplete and will not be processed. Do contact us at [email protected] if you have any questions or face any issues during the application process.

Overview

Koru Partners is a thematically driven alternative investment firm identifying attractive investment opportunities that are backed by macro-holistic themes encompassing forward-looking social, economic, demographic, and technological changes.

We are inspired to be the world’s leading business partner for unique insights, understanding and decision making. It is our mission to understand the challenges facing humanity and to empower people and companies, working to transform such challenges into opportunities through allocation of capital.

We are looking for a candidate who is looking to grow with us. You will be working in a team with like-minded members, who will be training and guiding you to reach your full potential. If you are up for the challenge, we can promise a great journey and an opportunity to learn the various parts of our business.

What You Can Expect

Salary: SGD 6,000 - 12,000 per month + bonus based on performance

Benefits

• Group Insurance
• Medical Allowance
• Health Screening Allowance
• Vision Care and Health Allowance

Company culture

• Strong emphasis on company core values to guide you in your day-to-day work and life
• Dynamic team that will challenge and support you
• Flexible and transparent work culture

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate accounting records and ensure timely completion of account closures using accounting software.
• Continuously improve accounting processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Oversee external audit requirements to ensure timely completion of annual financial audits.
• Prepare and submit regulatory reports on a quarterly and annual basis to the MAS, IRAS, and CPFB.
• Process payroll monthly with accuracy and punctuality.
• Document and update accounting and treasury procedures regularly to ensure they remain current and effective.
• Ensure timely vendor payments and proactively manage outstanding customer payments.
• Manage corporate finance activities, including budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and analysis to support key business decisions.
• Monitor and optimize the company’s capital structure and maintain liquidity to support business operations.
• Collaborate with other departments (e.g., Operations, Admin, People, Fund Operations) as needed to support organizational goals.

Essentials to Have

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English).
• At least 5 years of experience in handling full set accounting.
• Experience In MAS forms submission.
• Working experience in financial services industry

Ideal Requirements

• First principles thinker.
• Intellectually curious.
• Has a growth mindset.
• Able to learn and work independently.
• Able to manage multiple deliverables with a decent amount of uncertainty.
• Logical problem solver.
• Detailed oriented.
• Sensitive to numbers.
• Able to clearly articulate findings and conclusions in a concise manner.
• Proficient in accounting software.
• Singapore Citizen or PR preferred.

About You

We are a firm expecting collaborators to be highly aligned with our core values. Therefore, you should be:

• Dedicated and Driven. You are a self-starter who is able to work effectively with low levels of supervision or minimum direction while under pressure in a fast-paced environment. You are energetic, resourceful, and a hands-on individual who pursues goals with sense of urgency. You readily cope with changing priorities, take initiative, and able to follow through with assigned tasks.
• Integrity and Ethics. You have a strong, ingrained sense of professional integrity and ethics.
• Entrepreneurial and Effective Team Member. You have the ability to see the commercial angle, while being mindful of associated risks. You have strong leadership qualities and can assume responsibilities, while being a team player within a high-performance group.
• Agile Thinker. You enjoy solving complex problems and able to see the big picture while mapping out the details to achieve your goals. You are creative about providing innovative solutions (new processes, technologies, and approaches).

To Apply

Please kindly prepare the following information and submit your job application via this link: https://www.korupartners.com/jobposting/?jobid=49

• Resume (required)
• Academic Transcript (optional)
• 1-page or less response to “What matters to you the most? And why?” (An email will be sent to you requesting for this essay after job application is submitted).

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and all applications with missing information and no justifiable reason will be considered incomplete and will not be processed. Do contact us at [email protected] if you have any questions or face any issues during the application process.

Accounting and Corporate Service Manager

We are a consulting firm providing full suite corporate outsourcing service to our client.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Manage full sets of accounts of a given portfolio of client companies
• Managing all financial and accounting transactions ensuring that they meet with Singapore’s Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS) requirements and utilizing all the tools that we have at your disposal
• Coordinating and liaising with clients on accounting matters and queries
• Prepare XBRL/unaudited report /GST returns preparation and filing
• Ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Candidates should either have degree in Accounting/ACCA or equivalent discipline and at least 8 years of experience in an outsource firm
• CPA/ACCA certification
• Familiar with Singapore Tax / Financial Reporting Standards / Company Act
• Preferably with experience from an audit firm or professional service providers
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills in English and Mandarin
• Confident, independent and adaptable
• Tech-driven mindset: always find ways to improve efficiency and adapt easily to a fast-paced and an ever-changing environment
• Independent in managing own workload, ability to work under pressure and to keep things moving and to juggle multiple tasks

BENEFITS

• Experience the most exciting growth phase of a start-up first-hand
• Supportive working environment
• Flexible working arrangement to achieve career goals with work-life balance

Technical Team

The technical team is an independent team of experts within IQ-EQ providing technical and industry reporting standards advice to global client services teams, sales and implementation teams, and global clients within the Funds & Institutional segment.

The core part of technical team work is focused on 3 key areas –

1) Technical Advisory (technical accounting and PE/RE industry / regulatory related queries, technical support to sales and implementation team for new clients etc) ;

2) Technical Reviews (technical / quality reviews of financials, key accounting policies and other complex deliverables); and

3) Technical Updates (monitoring latest accounting, industry and regulatory updates. Issuing technical alerts for internal teams and clients. Delivering technical presentations and other specific training modules for accounting teams).

To facilitate the delivery of the 3 key areas effectively to the stakeholders, a technical team member will be at the forefront of the private equity and real estate fund industry developments, including but not limited to financial reporting.

Job Summary

• Resolve technical accounting queries raised by the Client Services (CS) team and clients in a timely manner
• Provide technical support to sales and implementation team for prospective and/or new clients
• Perform/oversee the reviews on the working papers, financial statements and other complex client deliverables (including quality reviews). To help shape and ensure product quality control of the CS output
• Whilst main focus is on IFRS and US GAAP, there are opportunities to develop experience in other GAAPs e.g. UK GAAP, Lux GAAP
• Assist CS and/or implementation team with reviews of operational aspects of constitutive fund documents (training will be provided)
• Perform reviews of carried interest/waterfall models for fund clients
• Monitor latest accounting/ legislative changes impacting our clients and draft technical updates for accounting / legislative changes accordingly for release internally to CS teams as well occasional updates to clients.
• Develop and deliver (semi-annually) Technical presentations to update CS teams on accounting and PE industry developments
• Maintain/oversee in-house library of technical journals, articles and documentation relating to accounting issues for CS team members to access
• Identify control weaknesses from reviews, discussions with internal senior CS stakeholders, and recommend control procedures to reduce risk
• Identify ways to improve efficiency and effectiveness in the group’s system and processes
• Support development of new services and new business proposals through expert knowledge of internal procedures and industry practice
• Opportunities to work with senior management on operational and strategic projects
• Work closely with Technical Team members in other locations and provide guidance / escalation support to junior team members
• Supporting the IQ-EQ business by challenging and suggesting ways that the Company can improve and develop profitability

Person Specification

• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Technical research skills / mind-set
• Excellent organisational, prioritisation and interpersonal skills
• A strong ‘Can Do’ attitude and ability to lead by example
• The ability to cope with multiple tasks and quality work under tight deadlines
• Strong ownership of tasks and sense of teamwork

Group Accounting Manager (Shipping Industry)

As part of the Group and Corporate team within the Financial Control (FinCon) department, the individual will be working closely with other FinCon functions, commercial and legal teams to manage the financial health and compliance of the company.

Job Description

• Prepare IFRS consolidated reports for segmental results within the Group.

• Oversee statutory and tax compliance requirement of group and individual shipping entities. This include managing the annual audit process, submission of tax returns and monitoring changes in accounting and tax regulations to ensure compliance.

• Represent FinCon in BEPS 2.0 project data compilation for purpose of tax compliance. As BEPS 2.0 rules are evolving, the candidate will work closely with our tax advisors to understand the latest BEPS developments and intrinsic rules surrounding it and apply the knowledge for tax compliance reporting.

• Lead ad-hoc projects independently with internal and external stakeholders.

• Business partnering with Commercial department to propose, review and improve current reporting initiatives (e.g. dashboarding, key financial metrics etc.).

• Review and analyse monthly financial reports prepared by vessel accountants and provide insights as part of the monthly Flash reporting to management.

• Assess charter arrangements of vessels and ensure compliance with group’s policies for both financial and management reporting. Financial review includes application of accounting standards and management review includes converting IFRS to non-IFRS measures, quantifying revenue backlog/committed revenue, reviewing aged accounts receivable positions, and evaluating expected credit loss in Charterers’ receivable position.

Qualifications / Experiences

• A recognized degree or professional qualification in Accountancy or equivalent, Chartered Accountant qualification preferred.

• Preferably 1 – 2 years of experience in similar managerial capacity, leading a small team, within shipping industry

• Knowledge of BEPS 2.0 is advantageous.

• Prior experience with IMOS and Oracle ERP and EPM module is highly preferred.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for effective cross-functional interaction with internal and external stakeholders.

• Proficient in data mining and synthesising large quantities of complex data into actionable information to front the segment reporting to management and commercial heads.

• Strong understanding of accounting standards and tax compliance requirements.

• Team player with growth mindset.

TMGM Singapore is a dynamic and rapidly growing startup within the global financial services industry. As part of a global company, TMGM Singapore offers a fast-paced, innovative environment with opportunities for growth and development. We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to join our team and contribute to our success.

Key Responsibilities:

Bookkeeping:

• Perform essential bookkeeping tasks, including managing accounts payable and receivable, processing invoices, and conducting bank reconciliations.
• Oversee payroll processing to ensure timely and accurate payments to employees.
• Prepare financial reports and support budget tracking and forecasting activities.
• Collaborate with external accountants for tax preparation and financial audits.
• Monitor and track expenses to ensure they align with company budgets, providing insights for cost management.

General Support:

• Assist with ad-hoc projects and tasks as needed by management, adapting to the evolving needs of a startup environment.
• Contribute to improving bookkeeping processes and procedures continuously, suggesting and implementing best practices.
• Support the team in streamlining operations and ensuring compliance with local financial regulations.

• High school diploma or equivalent qualification.
• At least 2 years of experience in an accounting or bookkeeping role is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in MS Excel and other accounting software.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new processes and systems.