Job Description:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accounting Officer to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in accounting, the ability to liaise with corporate secretaries and auditors directly, and assist senior management in overseeing financial operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate financial activities with the Corporate Secretary and Auditors.
• Assist the Finance Manager and CFO in preparing and reviewing monthly management accounts.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial reports.
• Support day-to-day accounting functions and help in financial planning and analysis.
• Work closely with other departments to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Proven experience in accounting and financial management.
• Experience working directly with corporate secretaries and auditors.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with accounting software and management reporting systems.
• Experience in assisting senior management with financial oversight.

If you are a highly organized and proactive individual with a passion for finance and accounting, we invite you to apply for this opportunity.

Job Description:

• Report to the head of finance department.
• Full sets of accounting duties.
• Review monthly accounts.
• Liaise with auditors on statutory audit matters; tax agents/tax authorities on tax submission and tax queries.
• Ensure accurate preparation of the monthly closing and financial reports.
• Responsible for the management reporting, budgeting, and forecasting process.
• Review and enhance the financial management and reporting process.

Job Requirement:

• Hold a bachelor degree in accountancy/ finance or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant working experience.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Bilingual language will be an advantage as we need to oftenly and effectively communicate with overseas stakeholders.
• Have experiences in working in large scale projects.
• 6 days work.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Finance Intern to join our team in Singapore. This internship is an excellent opportunity for students or recent graduates to gain experience in various finance-related functions within a dynamic and supportive environment.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare detailed supporting documents required for bookkeeping, ensuring all information is accurate and up-to-date.
• Develop and organize accounting entry files, ensuring consistency with established accounting standards.
• Systematically categorize and manage banking documents, enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of financial records.
• Sort, file, and maintain monthly physical invoices, ensuring easy retrieval and compliance with company policies.
• Assist in the preparation and execution of month-end close processes, facilitating timely financial reporting.
• Adhere to and enforce company policies, accounting principles, and regulatory requirements to uphold financial integrity.

Requirements:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills; Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Basic understanding of financial principles and accounting practices.
• Basic verbal and written communication skills in both Mandarin and English.

Personal Attributes:

• Enthusiastic and eager to learn.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Professionalism and integrity in dealing with confidential information.
• Enthusiastic about the game industry!

Job Description:

• Assist to verify monthly claims reimbursement from various projects.
• Ensure month-end and yearly closing deadline are met and compliance to local rule and regulation.
• Responsible for the full spectrum of Accounts payables and Accounts receivable.
• Prepare Quarterly GST Submissions on time.
• Liaise with Commercial Department on projects invoicing & Work in progress.
• Prepare and analyse project budget and forecast reports.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Job Requirement:

• Bachelor degree in accountancy/ finance or equivalent.
• IT savvy and proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, comfortable to liaise with top management to workers.
• Willing to work in container type office and travel across Singapore from site to site.
• 5.5 working days work.

Job Description:

• Report to the head of finance department.
• Full sets of accounting duties.
• Review monthly accounts.
• Liaise with auditors on statutory audit matters; tax agents/tax authorities on tax submission and tax queries.
• Ensure accurate preparation of the monthly closing and financial reports.
• Responsible for the management reporting, budgeting, and forecasting process.
• Review and enhance the financial management and reporting process.

Job Requirement:

• Hold a bachelor degree in accountancy/ finance or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant working experience.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Bilingual language will be an advantage as we need to oftenly and effectively communicate with overseas stakeholders.
• Have experiences in working in large scale projects.
• 6 days work.

Job Description:

• Report to the head of finance department.
• Full sets of accounting duties.
• Review monthly accounts.
• Liaise with auditors on statutory audit matters; tax agents/tax authorities on tax submission and tax queries.
• Ensure accurate preparation of the monthly closing and financial reports.
• Responsible for the management reporting, budgeting, and forecasting process.
• Review and enhance the financial management and reporting process.

Job Requirement:

• Hold a bachelor degree in accountancy/ finance or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant working experience.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Bilingual language will be an advantage as we need to oftenly and effectively communicate with overseas stakeholders.
• Have experiences in working in large scale projects.
• 6 days work.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for a portfolio of Trust accounts. The incumbent will perform bookkeeping of all transactions within the stated timeframe and ensuring ongoing accuracy and completeness of financial records for the JTC Trust accounts.
• Responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of unaudited Trust and Underlying Entities financial statements based on agreed template with JTC.
• Ensuring that all relevant bank statements and working papers are appropriately saved within the relevant accounting system.
• Ensuring that all accounting timelines are met and all queries are answered correctly and promptly.
• Liaising with the relevant Trust Officers on missing bank statements, online access and any transactions queries.
• Any other duties as and when assigned by head of department.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of Trust Accounting experience or relevant
• Experienced candidate will be considered for a Senior Executive role and will commensurate with remuneration
• Experience working in Singapore accounting or audit firms.
• Attention-to-detail, careful and precise.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of meeting clients' deadlines.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and influencing skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid problem-solving and business sense.
• Knowledge of ViewPoint is a plus.

We regret to inform you that only shortlisted candidates will be informed.

Roles & Responsibilities

Corporate Tax

• Assist and support in providing tax compliance services to clients operating in various industries
• Review and offer recommendations on client agreements or documents to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.
• Prepare clients’ corporate and individual tax returns, including estimated chargeable income filing and withholding tax returns
• Assist clients in responding to queries from the tax authorities
• Attend to queries from clients and other matters relating to the client portfolio
• Perform other ad-hoc duties as assigned

GST

• Applying for GST registration/de-registration
• Preparing, reviewing and filing GST quarterly returns
• Assisting clients to apply for certain GST relief schemes
• Attending to GST queries raised by IRAS
• Making voluntary disclosure of errors to IRAS
• Perform other ad-hoc duties as assigned

Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related discipline, preferably with an SCTP-recognized professional qualification.
• At least 1-3 years relevant experience, ideally within a professional services or accounting firm.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Eager to learn and able to work independently under pressure
• Positive attitude, meticulous and someone with initiative
• Possess strong honesty, integrity and confidentiality
• Good communications and interpersonal skills
• Team Player
• Able to meet tight schedule
• Good knowledge of Singapore tax laws and regulations
• Candidates with relevant experience will be considered for senior position

Benefits

• Medical & Dental benefits upon confirmation
• Increased annual leave entitlements and birthday leave
• Long service award and cash incentive
• Annual salary review & performance bonus
• Company reward incentives
• Quarterly employee engagement activities
• Free snacks and drinks
• Free monthly company arranged lunch & drinks
• Corporate Individual Mobile Scheme Plans

It’s never been a more exciting time to join Vistra.

At Vistra our purpose is progress. We believe that our clients have the power to change the world and to do great things for global progress, and we exist to remove the friction that comes from the complexity of global business – to help our clients achieve progress without friction.

But progress only happens when people come together and take action. And we’re absolutely committed to building a culture where our people can do just that.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as Manager, Fund Accounting based in our Vistra, Singapore office. This is a full-time and permanent position reporting to the Associate Director, Fund Accounting.

Key responsibilities:

• Be the primary client service contact for assigned portfolio. Monitor and respond promptly to client requests. Strengthen client relationships.
• Main point of contact on a day-to-day basis for operational matters and critical issues that need to be addressed before work get disseminated to the other team member
• Reviewing financial statements, management accounts and accounting packages
• Proficient in drafting wordings for disclosure wordings for IFRS/US GAAP accounting conventions
• Reviewing Capital Account Statements and Net Asset Values
• Reading/understanding Fund documents like Subscription documents, partnership agreements, and shareholder agreements for existing/new fund and explaining the key terms to team members
• Reviewing capital call and distribution notices
• Preparing/Reviewing waterfall and equalization workings
• Coordinating and dealing with Fund investors on meeting investor’s specific reporting requirements
• Reviewing investor requests and any ad hoc requests from client.
• Working closely with other teams (i.e. Cash Management, Investor Services and Corporate Secretarial) to ensure overall operations are running smoothly.
• Providing formal/informal training to staff on both accounting and private equity/industry aspects
• Undertake management and general administration and other special projects as assigned by the Management.

Key requirements:

• Degree in Accountancy (CPA/ACCA/ACA) or Finance or equivalent.
• 7 – 8 years of accounting / auditing experience with at least 4 years in Private Equity Fund industry, part of which must have been in management or supervisory capacity.
• Sound knowledge of Singapore FRS/IFRS and US GAAP.
• Solid understanding of operational functions including Fund Structures, Fund Accounting, Equalisations, Calls/Distributions and Waterfall models.
• Effective client relations, teamworking and management skills.
• Time management and multi-tasking.
• Analytical, independent and resourceful.
• Familiarity with Investran accounting system and experience in process improvement will be viewed favourably.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Excel and MS Word.

Company Benefits:

At our Singapore office, we believe in putting our employees’ well-being first! We offer a flexible hybrid working arrangement and birthday leave.
Additionally, we provide comprehensive medical insurance and dental coverage, wellness allowance and competitive annual leave entitlement to support your well-being and time to recharge or explore your passions out of work.

As advocates of continuous learning and professional development, we provide an internal mentorship program and reimburse professional membership fees for certifications like CA, or ACCA, ensuring you stay ahead in your field.

If you are excited about working with us, we encourage you to apply or have a confidential chat with one of our Talent Acquisition team members. Our goal is to make this a great place to work where all our people can thrive. We hope you join us on this exciting journey!

Responsibility

• Manage and mentor a team of account associates in providing quality accounting and taxation services.

• Manage and ensure the preparation of financial reports and tax by the team in accordance to accounting standards.

• Manage the preparation of full sets of accounts and partial set of accounts for various companies across multiple industry, including reconciliation, cash flow, closing.

• Handle tax structuring/planning, tax audit and dealing with tax authorities.

• Ensure timely submission of deliverables to clients.

• Supervise, mentor and provide guidance to a team of associates to achieve excellence in work.

• Constantly stay updated with new regulations and accounting standards and assist in staff training, such as conducting of training sessions for staff.

• Identify and drive process improvement within the department.

• Work with Director in expanding client portoflio, including meeting potential clients, drafting proposals for new assignments and managing existing accounting client portfolio

• Other ad-hoc assignments from Director

Requirements

• Recognised degree in accounting or other professional qualifications recognized by ISCA

• Min 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in an outsourced environment

• Min 3 years of People management experience

• Meticulous and good analytical skills

• Experience dealing with tax authorities and tax audit

• Good interpersonal and communication skills

• Organized, process-driven and able to drive results

Roles & Responsibilities

Our Accounting Firm needs you to perform the following for our clients:

• Preparing of financial data for entry into accounting system
• Bank Reconciliation
• Prepare Management Accounts
• Prepare financial statements
• Prepare tax computations
• Prepare goods and services tax
• Perform other ad-hoc duties as assigned

Requirements

• Training provided
• Diploma in accountancy (with or without experience) / Degree in Accounting / Ongoing ACCA / ACCA graduates / LCCI Higher
• Experience with accounting software is an advantage
• Eager to learn and able to work independently under pressure
• Positive attitude, meticulous and someone with initiative
• Possess strong honesty, integrity and confidentiality
• Good communications and interpersonal skills, able to speak Mandarin is an advantage (to liaise with Chinese speaking associates)
• Team Player
• Able to meet tight schedule

Benefits

• Medical & Dental benefits upon confirmation
• Increased annual leave entitlements and birthday leave
• Long service award and cash incentive
• Annual salary review & performance bonus
• Company reward incentives
• Quarterly employee engagement activities
• Free snacks and drinks
• Free monthly company arranged lunch & drinks
• Corporate Individual Mobile Scheme Plans
• Training & Development

Responsibilities

• Responsible for a portfolio of Trust accounts. The incumbent will perform bookkeeping of all transactions within the stated timeframe and ensuring ongoing accuracy and completeness of financial records for the JTC Trust accounts.
• Responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of unaudited Trust and Underlying Entities financial statements based on agreed template with JTC.
• Ensuring that all relevant bank statements and working papers are appropriately saved within the relevant accounting system.
• Ensuring that all accounting timelines are met and all queries are answered correctly and promptly.
• Liaising with the relevant Trust Officers on missing bank statements, online access and any transactions queries.
• Any other duties as and when assigned by head of department.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of Trust Accounting experience or relevant
• Experienced candidate will be considered for a Senior Executive role and will commensurate with remuneration
• Experience working in Singapore accounting or audit firms.
• Attention-to-detail, careful and precise.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of meeting clients' deadlines.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and influencing skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid problem-solving and business sense.
• Knowledge of ViewPoint is a plus.

We regret to inform you that only shortlisted candidates will be informed.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for a portfolio of Trust accounts. The incumbent will perform bookkeeping of all transactions within the stated timeframe and ensuring ongoing accuracy and completeness of financial records for the JTC Trust accounts.
• Responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of unaudited Trust and Underlying Entities financial statements based on agreed template with JTC.
• Ensuring that all relevant bank statements and working papers are appropriately saved within the relevant accounting system.
• Ensuring that all accounting timelines are met and all queries are answered correctly and promptly.
• Liaising with the relevant Trust Officers on missing bank statements, online access and any transactions queries.
• Any other duties as and when assigned by head of department.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of Trust Accounting experience or relevant
• Experienced candidate will be considered for a Senior Executive role and will commensurate with remuneration
• Experience working in Singapore accounting or audit firms.
• Attention-to-detail, careful and precise.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of meeting clients' deadlines.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and influencing skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid problem-solving and business sense.
• Knowledge of ViewPoint is a plus.

We regret to inform you that only shortlisted candidates will be informed.

Job Scope & Responsibilities

- Oversee financial planning and business performance analysis by handling full set of accounts and ensure timely closing

- You will ensure the accuracy of financial statements and adhere to corporate reporting timetables such as preparing quarterly GST submission and Corporate Tax submission & liaising with external auditor

- To ensure compliance with established financial processes, local compliance requirements, financial reporting policies and ensure all filing is done in a timely and accurate manner.

- You must possess the knowledge to evaluate the company's P&L and will be responsible to plan for the implementation of finance strategies.

- Provide management reports monthly & yearly & Audit Schedule to Director and perform any other duties as assigned by the management

Requirements

- Possess a degree in accounting, finance or related field with at least 5 years of relevant experience.

- Prior experience from the F&B industry is an advantage.

- Have a strong understanding in inventory management and costing.

- Possess strong communication, presentation skills & positive working attitude

- Software skills: MS Office, ERP software such as TALLY & SAP preferably

Your new company
[CONFIDENTIAL SEARCH] A fast-growing and dynamic accounting firm, with a vibrant culture and good work-life balance.

Your new role
As an Accounting Manager, you will play a pivotal role in leading the accounting team on client engagements. This includes:

• Overlooking accounting projects
• Team management
• Managing more complex accounting projects/treatments
• Client relationship management

What you'll need to succeed
This role is open to candidates with minimum 5 years of experience in finance, with minimum 3 years team management experience. Good communication and client management exposure will be a bonus.

What you'll get in return
Joining a fast growing and expanding team, with attractive remuneration and growth opportunities.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, please apply and send your CV to Luo Qi at [email protected] to advance forward.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

EA Reg Number: R24119697

EA License number: 07C3924 | Company Registration number: 200609504D

AscentiaTax has been a specialised service provider in the market for the past 15 years in providing high quality, responsive compliance and advisory support to tax and accounting matters. As part of our expansion requirements, we need motivated people talent to help build our business and in which we will provide them with the necessary technical training and soft skills to deal with the varied client. We are looking for suitable candidates at the associate level to work on accounting and advisory projects.

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

At least 1 year of accounting experience preferably with a CPA firm in Singapore;

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or other business related field; and

Professional qualification as recognised by ISCA or SIATP.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for a portfolio of Trust accounts. The incumbent will perform bookkeeping of all transactions within the stated timeframe and ensuring ongoing accuracy and completeness of financial records for the JTC Trust accounts.
• Responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of unaudited Trust and Underlying Entities financial statements based on agreed template with JTC.
• Ensuring that all relevant bank statements and working papers are appropriately saved within the relevant accounting system.
• Ensuring that all accounting timelines are met and all queries are answered correctly and promptly.
• Liaising with the relevant Trust Officers on missing bank statements, online access and any transactions queries.
• Any other duties as and when assigned by head of department.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of Trust Accounting experience or relevant
• Experienced candidate will be considered for a Senior Executive role and will commensurate with remuneration
• Experience working in Singapore accounting or audit firms.
• Attention-to-detail, careful and precise.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of meeting clients' deadlines.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and influencing skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid problem-solving and business sense.
• Knowledge of ViewPoint is a plus.

We regret to inform you that only shortlisted candidates will be informed.

Senior Accounts Executive ( Full Sets )

Salary: $ 3200 - $ 3600 (Depends on Work Experiences)
Working Time: Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm
Working location:Ang Mo Kio

Job Responsibilities

Supervision and Team Management:

• Oversee the daily operations of the accounting department.
• Provide guidance, support, and supervision to accounting staff.
• Leading and motivating the accounting team in order to achieve the set OKR and KPI
• Ensure that team members adhere to accounting principles and company policies.
• Prepare financial forecast for inter-companies billing.
• Work with department heads to align financial goals across the company

Financial Reporting:

• Maintain Full set of accounting records for multiple companies.
• Prepare staff allocation report.
• Work closely with external counterparties for completion of monthly/yearly closing.
• Provide reliable data for cash flow projections.
• Prepare and review quarterly GST reporting.
• Prepare monthly accounting schedule.
• Prepare and review group of month-end closing report to managements.
• Oversee the preparation of financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting principles and standards.
• Ensure timely completion of monthly accounts of companies directly under your responsibility and other group of companies handled by accounting staff.

General Ledger Management:

• Oversee general ledger activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Ensure all financial transactions are recorded accurately and on time.
• Reviewing financial statements for accuracy and make adjustments when needed.
• Implement and maintain internal controls to protect company assets.

Compliance and Regulations:

• Stay updated on accounting regulations and ensure the company stays compliant..
• Ensure compliance with local government requirements and timely reporting to relevant regulatory bodies.
• Coordinate with auditors and external consultant on compliance matters.

Process Improvement:

• Identify areas for improvement and increase efficiency in accounting processes.
• Implement best practices to streamline accounting procedures.
• Participate in system upgrades or implementations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by immediate superior.

Job Requirement

• Diploma or Accounting qualifications.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in accounting job, ability to maintain full set of accounts will be an advantage.
• Proficient in MS Excel and common accounting software.

WhatsApp: https://wa.me/6591044149 (Shermaine)

Siah Sze Ming Reg No: R24125414

The Supreme HR Advisory Pte Ltd EA No: 14C7279

Job Description:

• Experience in handling full set of accounts.
• Ensure month-end and yearly closing deadline are met and compliance to local rule and regulation.
• Responsible for preparation and closing of monthly and annual financial statements.
• Responsible for the full spectrum of Accounts payables and Accounts receivable.
• Prepare Quarterly GST Submissions on time.
• Liaise with Commercial Department on projects invoicing & Work in progress.
• Assist in yearly audit, handle audit queries.
• Assist to verify staff claims for reimbursement.
• Prepare and analyse project budget and forecast reports.
• Liaise with external auditors and provide the required support to the auditors.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Job Requirement:

• Hold a Bachelor degree in accountancy/ finance or equivalent.
• IT savvy and proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able work at container site office
• 5.5 day work.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for a portfolio of Trust accounts. The incumbent will perform bookkeeping of all transactions within the stated timeframe and ensuring ongoing accuracy and completeness of financial records for the JTC Trust accounts.
• Responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of unaudited Trust and Underlying Entities financial statements based on agreed template with JTC.
• Ensuring that all relevant bank statements and working papers are appropriately saved within the relevant accounting system.
• Ensuring that all accounting timelines are met and all queries are answered correctly and promptly.
• Liaising with the relevant Trust Officers on missing bank statements, online access and any transactions queries.
• Any other duties as and when assigned by head of department.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of Trust Accounting experience or relevant
• Experienced candidate will be considered for a Senior Executive role and will commensurate with remuneration
• Experience working in Singapore accounting or audit firms.
• Attention-to-detail, careful and precise.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of meeting clients' deadlines.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and influencing skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid problem-solving and business sense.
• Knowledge of ViewPoint is a plus.

We regret to inform you that only shortlisted candidates will be informed.

Job Description:

• Experience in handling full set of accounts.
• Ensure month-end and yearly closing deadline are met and compliance to local rule and regulation.
• Responsible for preparation and closing of monthly and annual financial statements.
• Responsible for the full spectrum of Accounts payables and Accounts receivable.
• Prepare Quarterly GST Submissions on time.
• Liaise with Commercial Department on projects invoicing & Work in progress.
• Assist in yearly audit, handle audit queries.
• Assist to verify staff claims for reimbursement.
• Prepare and analyse project budget and forecast reports.
• Liaise with external auditors and provide the required support to the auditors.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Job Requirement:

• Hold a Bachelor degree in accountancy/ finance or equivalent.
• IT savvy and proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• 5.5 day work.

Job Description:

• Experience in handling full set of accounts.
• Ensure month-end and yearly closing deadline are met and compliance to local rule and regulation.
• Responsible for preparation and closing of monthly and annual financial statements.
• Responsible for the full spectrum of Accounts payables and Accounts receivable.
• Prepare Quarterly GST Submissions on time.
• Liaise with Commercial Department on projects invoicing & Work in progress.
• Assist in yearly audit, handle audit queries.
• Assist to verify staff claims for reimbursement.
• Prepare and analyse project budget and forecast reports.
• Liaise with external auditors and provide the required support to the auditors.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Job Requirement:

• Hold a Bachelor degree in accountancy/ finance or equivalent.
• IT savvy and proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• 5.5 day work.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Responsible for full set of accounts for SMEs clients.
• Supervise junior team members and provide assistance to the Manager to ensure that the required filings and submissions are done within the stipulated timeline (Supervisor/AM)
• Work with the Manager in identifying areas where SOP and the system can be enhanced to reduce manual work and improve productivity.
• Preparation of tax computations, GST computations, accounting treatment and preparation of unaudited financial statements in compliance with relevant governing law.
• Work with external auditors, resolving any accounting or tax related issues for portfolio of clients.
• Communicate with clients independently and provide assistance to juniors in handling complex clients.
• Perform other ad-hoc duties assigned by the Management.

Requirements

• Degree in relevant field, ongoing ACCA, ACCA graduates or equivalent
• At least 3-5 years of relevant experience
• Analytical with good inter-personal skills and enjoys challenges
• Good understanding of corporate governance, regulatory compliance and accounting principles
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (including VLookup and Pivot Table) advantageous
• Proficient in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language) advantageous
• Proficient in accounting software (MYOB, Quickbooks, Xero etc.) advantageous
• Customer service oriented mindset
• Able to multi-task in a fast moving environment
• Able to focus on timeline and target

Benefits

• Medical & Dental benefits upon confirmation
• Increased annual leave entitlements and birthday leave
• Long service award and cash incentive
• Annual salary review & performance bonus
• Company reward incentives
• Quarterly employee engagement activities
• Free snacks and drinks
• Free monthly company arranged lunch & drinks
• Corporate Individual Mobile Scheme Plans
• Training & Development

Alternative Investments Fund Administration - Assistant Vice President, Fund Accounting (Private Equity, Real Estate)

DIVISION / ROLE OVERVIEW

With more than US$1 trillion in assets under administration and over 3,500 employees exclusively focused on alternative asset servicing, State Street delivers industry-leading alternative asset services to clients worldwide. We provide a complete suite of fund accounting, fund administration, corporate administration, risk and credit services to more than 500 clients, including institutional investors, hedge fund, private equity fund and real estate fund managers. Our team of alternative investment professionals has more than 20 years of experience working with leading alpha-generating funds, and combines extensive product expertise with flexible and innovative solutions specifically designed for alternative investments.

An opportunity has become available for suitable candidate to join our Alternative Investment Solutions (AIS) team in Singapore. The primary client account for this role is a leading global fund manager with a growing pan-Asian real estate platform with USD 5 billion of assets in Asia. This role is also expected to support other real estate and private equity funds and clients.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

i) Client Engagement

• Strengthen client relationships. Take ownership of client communication and prompt follow up of service requests
• Manage client expectations. Participate in discussions with both existing clients and prospects
• Ensure the timeliness and accuracy of client deliverables in accordance with agreed service standards
• Coordinate with clients’ internal stakeholders and other service providers including auditors, corporate secretary, law firms, banks and property accountants to ensure smooth service delivery.
• Understand fund agreements and documents. Guide staff on the understanding and application of key terms
• Advise clients on relevant accounting and reporting matters

ii) Service Delivery

• Ensure monthly and quarterly client deliverables meet or exceed clients’ expectation:Prepare/review management accounts, financial statements and other deliverables including NAV calculations, capital call & distribution notices, fee calculations and investor requests
  Coordinate annual audit and tax return preparation with external accounting firms
  Respond to ad hoc client requests and queries promptly
  
• Review fund governing agreements and offering memorandums to ensure alignment of operational and accounting procedures
• Prepare and maintain robust operational processes and internal controls in accordance with State Street policies

iii) Management

• Manage staff to successful and timely completion of client deliverables.
• Set goals and career development plans for direct reports in accordance with State Street’s performance planning process. Provide regular feedback and guidance to develop staff
• Manage the quality of deliverables from offshore centers of excellence
• Coordinate effectively with various internal service teams on client deliverables
• Oversee the risk management and compliance of accounting processes.
• Initiate and manage ongoing process improvement
• Coordinate with other global locations on corporate initiatives and deliverables

iv) Other Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage special client and corporate projects
• Internal reporting

ATTRIBUTES AND SKILLS

• Strong knowledge of private equity and real estate fund accounting
• Strong client relations and team management skills
• Team player with a proactive and positive approach to work
• Hands-on, meticulous and resourceful
• Problem solving and technical skills to handle complex transactions and structures
• Organizational and project management skills to multi-task in a fast paced environment
• Familiarity with Investran would be viewed favorably
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with advanced MS Excel skills.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Degree in accountancy. Professional accounting qualification
• 10 years of accounting experience including with private equity and/or real estate funds, part of which must have been in a managerial role.
• Sound knowledge of FRS/IFRS.
• Prior process improvement and system implementation experience would be viewed favorably.

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Vice President to join our Alternative Investment Solutions team. This is your opportunity to join a global leader in financial services providing services to some of the world's most sophisticated institutions.

You will manage a reinsurance accounting and claims portfolio and supports the accounting operations within the Reinsurance CFO unit. This includes the responsibility for clients and complex reinsurance accounting and claims handling topics.

Based in Singapore on a 6 months' contract, you will actively contribute to process improvement and simplification initiatives (within the department and across different departments and interfaces) and participates in Quality Assurance (QA), quarter-closing activities and other special projects within the Group.

Your job:

Key Tasks:

• Provide leadership to staff in reinsurance accounting, technical accounting, claims handling and verifying completed work
• Enter and update complex treaties/losses
• Assist the manager with his/her disciplinary responsibilities
• Assume overall responsibility for the work area of the staff she or he supervises
• Support client discussions in the area of accounting and claims handling issues
• Help with or assuming a topic and process owner role in Reinsurance Accounting (if necessary on a global level)
• Contribute actively to and/or leading cross-unit projects and working groupsTransferring know-how, providing training within the unit (including in the International Organisation), and/or in the context of speaker activity for specialist reinsurance and Reinsurance Accounting topics (holding internal and external training courses – also in foreign languages where applicable).

Control Functions:

• Supervise and monitor a sub-team within the Regional Middle Office Centre
• Ensure consistency of account settlement and claims handling in the unit
• Systematically implement process simplification and optimisation
• Ensure, keep track of and further developing active portfolio management observing the QA guidelines
• Proactively monitor key performance indicators (overdue balances, unmatched cash, etc.) for the portfolio/markets responsible
• Prepare and perform accounting reviews at external clients’ place

Your profile:

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field, with at least 5 years' relevant experience in Reinsurance Accounting and Claims handling
• Understanding of the interdependencies of Reinsurance Accounting Global Processes and Global Rules
• Understanding of the internal control systems and the effects of compliance provisions, and an ability to provide concrete suggestions