Hawksford – Thinking Beyond Tomorrow
With nearly 500 professionals across 15 locations, our clients are at the centre of everything we do.
We are committed to making every interaction meaningful and productive, and this is the case for all our institutional, entrepreneurial, and high-net-worth clients across the globe. We have helped families to take care of their wealth, entrepreneurs to succeed, multinational companies to operate and transact, and funds to maximise their returns.
Read our Customer Stories to learn more about our commitment and solutions that are tailored specifically to our clients.
Singapore is a magnet for entrepreneurs, high-net-worth families and businesses seeking to make the most of all that Asia has to offer. It is widely recognised as a leading global financial centre and having a pro-business environment.
Hawksford Singapore is one of the leading trust and corporate service providers in the country and have helped more than 1,000 businesses successfully incorporate in the city-state. As this market evolves, we encourage people of all skill levels to work with us, both for clients and candidates.
Apply today to discover how you can make a meaningful impact with Hawksford Singapore!
About the team:
With a team of 30+ accountants with various levels and different skill sets, 50% of the team are in Singapore and the remaining 50% are overseas. We manage a large portfolio of clients from many different industry sectors, completing their payroll, bookkeeping, financial statements, corporate tax and many other accounting and tax services.
Principal Accountabilities:
- Lead a team of accounting executives and ensure on-time and accurate delivery of accounting, tax, payroll and related services for an international client base
- Liaise with and advise clients on accounting, compliance, taxation and related matters
- Work closely with the team to ensure high quality delivery of all services
- Manage and build long-term relationships with clients (internal and external) and with the objective to maximise clients’ satisfaction and the organisation revenue
- Provide the necessary expertise, advice, and guidance to the team members in all relevant areas including financial accounting, preparation of financial statements, taxation, payroll, GST, etc.
- Liaise with statutory bodies, audit firms and partners as necessary
- Expand and grow service offerings to increase revenue for the department
- Work with Biz Dev & Marketing team in business development activities such as preparing write-ups on relevant topics, participating in talks, seminars, events, etc.
- Write and design SOPS and process and procedures where necessary
- Help to train and deliver training to the team
- Update the team on FRS’s and stay prudent
- Assist the HOD with projects, reporting and overall management of the team
Required Skills & Experience
- Chartered Accountant (CA, Singapore or equivalent qualification) with at least 10 years of accounting & tax experience
- Possess relevant people management knowledge and skills with at least 4 years in a managerial role
- Work experience in corporate services providers or Accounting and Tax Firms
- Good understanding of the related regulatory policies
- Excellent accounting & tax knowledge with strong sense of business acumen
- Ability to manage, lead and ensure highest quality services provided by the team
- Strong interpersonal, communication and customer service skills, especially working with international clients
- Ability to organise and prioritize work with minimum supervision
- A leader and team player with a can-do attitude with strong initiative and thrives in a fast-growing organisation with the ability to pay attention to detail and work to tight deadlines
- Strong computer skills
- Ability to provide strong references
Attitude Required
- Collaborative
- Can do attitude
- Open and honest
- Ability to solve problems
- Ability to make decisions and not fear making decisions
- Kind and helpful
- Believe in learning and development of oneself and others
- Prudent, likes to stay on top of the latest regulations
- A love for their chosen career in accountancy
If you see a job description but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the qualifications, we’re always eager to hire talented, passionate candidates – so give it a try and apply.
At Hawksford, we’re committed to providing personal and professional growth opportunities that support our people. As our business grows, we ensure you do too.
We have a vibrant and forward-thinking culture, with tailored personal and professional development opportunities that will help you flourish in your career.
Not only do we aim to help you succeed in your current role and prepare you for whatever your next step is, we make sure to celebrate your successes along the way.
Join Us Today!
