To support the Medeze current operations in Singapore while laying the groundwork for financial processes suitable for future regional expansion.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Operational Management: Oversee daily accounting tasks, ensuring accuracy, and compliance with both local and future anticipated international accounting standards.
2. Financial Reporting: Produce and analyze monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial statements, ensuring they are suitable for investor presentations and statutory obligations.
3. Consolidation Preparation: Set groundwork for the consolidation of financial statements in anticipation of regional expansion.
4. Multi-Regional Compliance: Stay abreast of financial regulations in potential expansion regions,ensuring the startup is poised for seamless financial integration when entering new markets.
5. Tax Strategy: Manage timely and compliant tax filings for Singapore and develop tax strategies suitable for regional offices. Experiences in Patent related accounting and related tax is an advantage.
6. Software Proficiency: Recommend, implement, and manage accounting software that caters to multiregional operations, ensuring scalability.
7. Stakeholder Engagement: Engage proactively with external auditors, investors, and regional financial institutions as the company expands.
8. Continuous Learning: Regularly update knowledge regarding industry-specific regulations, especially concerning healthcare startups in Asia.
Qualifications:
1. Education: Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance.
2. Certification: A recognized professional accounting qualification in Singapore (e.g., ACCA, CPA Singapore).
3. Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
4. Strong organizational and time management skills.
5. Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
6. Proactive and able to adapt to a dynamic work environment.
7. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
8. Experience: Minimum of 5 years in accounting. Previous experience in companies with regional offices is highly preferred.
9. Technical Skills: Proficiency in major accounting software, with a preference for those experienced in platforms suitable for multi-region operations.
10. Soft Skills: Strong communication, adaptability, proactive problem-solving, and a team-oriented mindset.
Desirable Traits:
1. Entrepreneurial Drive: Ability to thrive in a startup environment, demonstrating flexibility and initiative.
2. Visionary Outlook: Forward-thinking and able to anticipate the financial challenges and requirements of a rapidly expanding company.
3. Cultural Awareness: Sensitivity and understanding of the diverse cultural and regulatory landscapes in Asia, given the company’s expansion aspirations.
Working Location The selected candidate will be based at Science Park II, The Kendall, Singapore 117406
