Total 31 tax accountant job vacancies in Singapore, South East

1. Preparing and analyzing financial statements to provide tax advice.
2. Overseeing other accounting operations and staying up-to-date on financial regulations and reporting standards changes.
3. GST and All government related submissions
4. Final Year-End Report
5. Audits, Budgeting
6. Monthly, quarterly, Bi-Yearly, and Yearly finance reports.

Job Scope:
• Handle and review full set of accounts.
• Ensure strict adherence to account closing deadlines and completeness of reporting of the Group.
• Prepare monthly sales pricing, operations reports, sales commission computation and project management reports.

• Review quarterly GST submission and prepare yearly ECI computation
• Handle annual budgeting and forecasting process.
• Handle all statutory reporting requirements and external audit processes.
• Monitor Group cash flow requirements and bank accounts
• Manage the tax compliance and develop internal controls, policies and procedures.
• Ensure proper housekeeping and filing of all necessary financial records.
• Take charge and handle administrative matters.
• Ad hoc duties/projects as and when required.

Requirement:
• Bachelor of Accounting / ACCA
• At least 3 years relevant experience in accounting and financial reporting
• Good understanding of local accounting standards and tax regulations
• Consolidation experience preferred
• Proficient with MS Office application and use of accounting software
• Good sense of responsibility and attentive to details
• Work under stress and tight deadlines
• Ability to work independently and in a team and in a fast-paced environment.

This is a 9-months contract role, the ideal candidate should have experience in both commercial and the big 4.

As a member of the Corporate Tax team located in Singapore, the International Tax Manager will primarily be responsible for managing tax planning, compliance and controversy in the region. This will involve driving tax initiatives and technology, reviewing tax processes, helping with tax audits in the region and supporting the business teams in tax matters. This role will collaborate and work closely with the indirect tax team, accounting and other finance and business functions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain oversight and co-ordination of tax compliance activities outsourced to external service providers in the Asia Pacific region, including the review of tax returns and tax forecast calculations, as well as technical analysis in support of statutory audit
• Ensure transfer pricing obligations (e.g. documentation) are fulfilled under local transfer pricings laws and regulations
• Provide tax advisory and project management support on ad hoc tax projects as assigned. This can include tax treaty applications and responding to internal and external tax queries
• Assist and manage tax audits in the region
• Integrate processes and technologies to enhance efficiency and quality of tax processes
• Work with the Head of Tax to support the business teams in any tax issues
• Establish a strong relationship with the regional business teams, finance, legal and policy leaders to share tax views and information

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Law
• 10 to 15 years of relevant APAC tax experience – tax compliance, transfer pricing, tax advisory and tax controversy
• Strong analytical, organization, documentation, research and project management skills
• Ability to simplify and communicate complex business / tax information
• Ability to work as a team and interact with personnel at all levels of the organization (including cross-border teams)
• Highly organized, self-motivated, meticulous, and ability to work independently in a high-pressure environment

Purpose:

The Associate works with the tax team to provide support on tax compliance services to a mixed portfolio of corporate and individual clients.

Core Responsibilities:

• Work with the tax team to provide support on tax compliance services to a mixed portfolio of corporate and individual clients.
• Support clients on the queries raised by the IRAS, including tax audits.
• Provide support to team in tax advisory and consulting assignments.
• Build and manage relationship with clients.
• Core responsibilities will include monitoring deadlines of a portfolio of clients and preparation work. 

Tasks / Duties:

• Liaise with clients or colleagues to collate the information necessary to prepare the tax computations and returns.
• Preparation of corporate and individual tax computations and returns.
• Liaise with IRAS and the client on tax related matters.
• Handle withholding tax returns, applications for Certificate of Residence and other matters in relation to tax.
• Provide support to team in attending queries issued by the IRAS.

Purpose:

The Senior Associate works with the tax team to provide tax advisory and compliance services to a mixed portfolio of corporate and individual clients.

Core Responsibilities:

• Work with the tax team to provide tax compliance services to a mixed portfolio of corporate and individual clients.
• Support clients on the queries raised by the IRAS, including tax audits.
• Assist with tax advisory and consulting assignments.
• Build and manage relationship with clients.
• Core responsibilities will include reviewing work done by junior members of the tax team.

Tasks / Duties:

• Review / preparation of corporate and individual tax computations and returns.
• Liaise with IRAS and the client on tax related matters.
• Handle withholding tax returns, applications for Certificate of Residence and other matters in relation to tax.
• Attending to queries issued by the IRAS.

This is a 9-months contract role, the ideal candidate should have experience in both commercial and the big 4.

As a member of the Corporate Tax team located in Singapore, the International Tax Manager will primarily be responsible for managing tax planning, compliance and controversy in the region. This will involve driving tax initiatives and technology, reviewing tax processes, helping with tax audits in the region and supporting the business teams in tax matters. This role will collaborate and work closely with the indirect tax team, accounting and other finance and business functions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain oversight and co-ordination of tax compliance activities outsourced to external service providers in the Asia Pacific region, including the review of tax returns and tax forecast calculations, as well as technical analysis in support of statutory audit
• Ensure transfer pricing obligations (e.g. documentation) are fulfilled under local transfer pricings laws and regulations
• Provide tax advisory and project management support on ad hoc tax projects as assigned. This can include tax treaty applications and responding to internal and external tax queries
• Assist and manage tax audits in the region
• Integrate processes and technologies to enhance efficiency and quality of tax processes
• Work with the Head of Tax to support the business teams in any tax issues
• Establish a strong relationship with the regional business teams, finance, legal and policy leaders to share tax views and information

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Law
• 10 to 15 years of relevant APAC tax experience – tax compliance, transfer pricing, tax advisory and tax controversy
• Strong analytical, organization, documentation, research and project management skills
• Ability to simplify and communicate complex business / tax information
• Ability to work as a team and interact with personnel at all levels of the organization (including cross-border teams)
• Highly organized, self-motivated, meticulous, and ability to work independently in a high-pressure environment

Responsibilities:

• Month-end closing & year-end closing and reporting
• Maintain strict compliance to GST procedures
• Preparation of journal and month end schedules
• Responsible of full set account
• Review and analyse monthly reports
• Handle fixed assets & ensure the accuracy of the recording
• Intercompany and related company settlements, review all reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Supervise & mentor Accounts Assistant daily tasks
• Assist in improving & develop internal controls & ensure controls are being enforces
• Contribute to ad-hoc assignments/ reports when required
• Secretarial and tax matters
• Document key business process flows
• Liaise with auditors, tax agents and others
• Assist in annual budget exercise
• Preparation of monthly financial and management reports, example: FS Report (Profit and loss, cash flow, balance sheet, and forecast)
• Co-ordination and liaison with other departments on administrative

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Accountancy degree or equivalent
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Team player with good communication and interpersonal skills
• Possess good analytical skills and meticulous with a high level of integrity
• Experience in AX dynamic is a plus

• Ensure timely month end closing and financial reporting for all Asia entities.
• Prepares financial statement for monthly review
• Statutory audits and any other audit examinations
• Cashflow forecasting and analysis.
• Responsible for treasury related matters.
• Timely tax reporting and filing. Focal point of contact for any tax audits
• Actively drive process enhancement and automation to drive efficiency and value creation to stakeholders.
• Participate in any Ad-hoc projects.

Skills:

• Conversant with IFRS accounting standards
• Familiar with Singapore Taxation. Experience in other tax jurisdiction within Asia highly desirable.
• Hands on experience in SAP
• Keen interest in process improvement and automation
• Meticulous and have a keen eye on details.
• A team player
• Good time management and self-starter

Experience:

• Accounting degree or recognized Accounting professional qualifications
• At least 5 years of working experience
• Experienced Accountant to manage the financial records and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements across all entities in Asia.
• Have strong interest towards process improvement and automation.

Job Responsibilties & Duties

• Lead and prepare all billings, credit assessments, aging, collections and reconciliations for the effective and efficient management of Accounts Receivables for SP Group
• Actively monitor and manage overdue AR accounts, implementing effective credit control strategies to minimize risk and maintain client relationships.
• Be involved in debt recovery for overdue client accounts and liaising with internal departments to resolve outstanding invoices and payment discrepancies.
• Lead and record all supplier invoices, aging, payments and reconciliations for the effective and efficient management of Accounts Payable for SP Group.
• Monitor and manage SP Group’s cash flows, on Group and Companies’ level, to ensure efficient and effective cash transactions
• Lead, develop and maintain cash flow forecasts, identifying funding needs and expected inflows.
• Ensure compliance with local financial regulations and tax requirements,
• Create, test and review functional requirements and refine financial operating systems, where necessary
• Building and maintaining relationships with internal stakeholders, external partners, and financial institutions to support SP Group's financial objectives.
• Actively participate in the Kaizen initiatives for Fin Ops team
• Assist team lead in managing the Fin Ops Team to ensure smooth flow and timeliness of financial operations
• Any other ad hoc duties as assigned

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Accountant to join our finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and examining financial records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have excellent analytical skills, be proficient in accounting software, and possess a strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.

Key Responsibilities:

- Handle General Ledger and post the relevant entries into accounting software

- Manage month-end closing and ensure the month is closed on time

- Prepare and review financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements

- Conduct account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies

- Prepare balance sheets schedules and ensure they reconcile with the balance sheet

- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies

- Perform financial analysis and reports as required

- Develop and implement accounting processes and procedures

- Collaborate with external auditors, tax agents and corporate secretary, and internal stakeholders

- Maintain accurate and organized financial records

- Provide financial insights and support to management

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Professional certification (CPA, CMA, etc.)

- At least 2 years of experience in accounting

- At least 1 year of experience with financial planning and analysis

- Proficiency in accounting software (Xero) preferred

- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

- Attention to detail and organizational skills

- Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure

Job Responsibilities and Duties

• Analyse monthly financial results and business drivers and provide supporting commentary on the variances between actual and budget/forecast
• Manage and prepare the annual budgeting process and analyse economic indicators and market trends to prepare forecast.
• Partner the business units to formulate key strategies and recommendations to drive growth and profitability
• Provide market and business insights and support business on financial modelling for business proposal or decision making
• Assist in implementing governance and internal controls initiatives, including strengthening current internal controls and improve the Finance department’s processes and systems
• Perform the CAPEX and Profitability evaluation on projects, ensuring cost efficiency and value creation are top priorities.
• Assist in providing guidance on intercompany charges as well as transfer pricing policies
• Prepare and create monthly and quarterly forecast reports for both internal management and Group reporting purposes.
• Actively involve in the FP&A team's efforts in fostering business partnerships and managing enterprise risk.
• Coordinating the review of legal documents with business units and the Group Legal department.
• Ensure compliance with local financial regulations and tax requirements,
• Create, test and review functional requirements and refine financial operating systems, where necessary
• Building and maintaining relationships with internal stakeholders, external partners, and financial institutions to support SP Group's financial objectives.
• Actively participate in the Kaizen initiatives for FP&A team
• Any other ad hoc duties as assigned

Job Scope:
• Handle and review full set of accounts.
• Ensure strict adherence to account closing deadlines and completeness of reporting of the Group.
• Prepare monthly sales pricing, operations reports, sales commission computation and project management reports.

• Review quarterly GST submission and prepare yearly ECI computation
• Handle annual budgeting and forecasting process.
• Handle all statutory reporting requirements and external audit processes.
• Monitor Group cash flow requirements and bank accounts
• Manage the tax compliance and develop internal controls, policies and procedures.
• Ensure proper housekeeping and filing of all necessary financial records.
• Take charge and handle administrative matters.
• Ad hoc duties/projects as and when required.

Requirement:
• Bachelor of Accounting / ACCA
• At least 3 years relevant experience in accounting and financial reporting
• Good understanding of local accounting standards and tax regulations
• Consolidation experience preferred
• Proficient with MS Office application and use of accounting software
• Good sense of responsibility and attentive to details
• Work under stress and tight deadlines
• Ability to work independently and in a team and in a fast-paced environment.

Purpose of the job

To ensure excellence in delivery of financial accounts, including financial statements, management accounts, and annual returns, by overseeing the local private clients’ accountants and coordinating with the Mauritius Private Clients accountants assisting with the preparation.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to quickly build upon accounting, tax and financial management experience, especially in the private clients’ space.

The candidate will form part of a vibrant Trust Services (Private Clients) team, that lends his/her accounting expertise to bring greater value to the private clients’ relationships.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the local Trust Services (Private Clients) team by taking ownership and responsibility over preparation and quality of the financial accounts within the team.
• Managing a portfolio of clients accounts ensuring high quality service deliverables to clients, including but not limited to, review and preparation of the financial accounts where applicable.
• Ensure excellence in delivery of all financial accounts of the local private clients team.
• Coordinate, liaison and lead the accounting process with Group centralised accounting team (i.e. Mauritius) where applicable, towards ensuring excellence in delivery of accounts.
• Review and prepare full or partial sets of accounts (monthly, quarterly and yearly) for the portfolio of clients.
• Ensure accurate recording of accounting transactions and analyse financial information, to prepare meaningful management accounts and supporting schedule
• Prepare tax computation and assist with tax compliance matters.
• Ensure payments are processed in compliance with the client’s policies and statutory requirements.
• Review and prepare financial statements under SFRS and other international GAAP where applicable
• Coordinate with external parties including external auditors, tax agents, corporate secretarial and government authorities, where required
• Establish good client relationships through positive interactions with the clients
• Liaise with banker, auditors and other professional parties where required
• Any other such duties that would be reasonably required for this role.

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• Manage the outsourced preparation of APAC corporate tax and withholding tax computations (e.g. Australia, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, India, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Philippines and Thailand). This includes adhering to controls, managing risks and identifying ways to automate and streamline manual tasks using existing systems or emerging technologies. 
• Work closely with Product and Banking teams on expansion of new products and licence applications to ensure tax requirements are met.
• Assist with the preparation of IFRS half year and year-end tax reporting and tax provisions for local statutory accounts and group reporting with the help of advisors where necessary. 
• Work closely with financial controllers, accounting, and finance system teams for sources of data and information, including directly extracting information from our ERP system.
• Support the on ad hoc research and projects, including expansion into new countries and liaising with external advisors to ensure tax requirements are met.
• Engage in team-wide initiatives including budgeting, forecasting, planning, risks and controls. It is important to be interested in and engaged in all tax initiatives and to work closely with all members of the tax team.

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Purpose:

The Manager / Senior Manager, Tax Advisory works with the tax team to provide tax advisory services to a mixed portfolio of corporate and individual clients.

Core Responsibilities:

• Advise clients on Singapore corporate tax issues which include cross-border restructuring, tax treaties, withholding tax, permanent establishment issues, BEPS 2.0 Pillar Two matters, tax due diligence, acquisition tax structuring, and drafting tax advisory memos to a mix of corporate clients across industries.
• Identify tax planning opportunities
• Provide technical training
• Mentor and manage junior staff

Tasks / Duties:

• Manage the delivery of tax advisory services
• Advise client on restructuring exercise and cross-border transactions
• Assist clients with the application for income tax advance ruling, tax exemption, etc.
• Work with Head of Delivery to identify business development opportunities
• Identify and follow up on opportunities to grow tax advisory services
• Support tax compliance team in relation to tax advisory matters
• Conduct seminars on corporate tax topics for clients and within the firm
• Build relationships and communicates effectively in order to positively influence to the tax team.
• Work effectively in diverse teams within a highly inclusive team culture where everyone is supported, respected and recognised for their contribution
• Provide clients with tax efficient solutions which take into consideration sound knowledge of our clients’ businesses

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing budgets for departments and projects.
• Analyze costs and variances against budgets to provide insights and recommendations.
• Monitor performance indicators (KPIs) related to costs and profitability.
• Prepare monthly cost reports and variance analysis for management.
• Assist with financial forecasting and identifying trends in spending.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements.
• Ensure adherence to budgets through regular reviews and analysis.
• Work closely with department heads to provide insight into financial performance and budget management.
• Develop and implement cost control procedures and policies.
• Oversee costs associated with projects to ensure that they stay within the budget.
• Maintain accurate financial records, including ledgers, journals, and trial balances.
• Prepare financial statements such as income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and prepare tax returns.
• Assist with internal or external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Perform account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness of records.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards (GAAP/IFRS) and governmental regulations.
• Conduct financial analysis to inform strategic decision-making.
• Manage and process payroll, ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.
• Provide financial advice and support to management to improve profitability and financial performance.

Job Requirement

• Minimum education of Bachelor degree in Accounting
• Minimum of 5 years in accounting management experience in a similar capacity
• Knowledgeable and proven experience in accounting from hospitality industry is highly regarded
• Have a positive attitude toward challenges and the drive to excel
• Possess professional disposition with excellent communication and interpersonal

Purpose:
To provide high quality service deliverables to the firm’s Real Estate (RE) Clients you are responsible for, ensuring all deliverables are met and the clients expectations are managed and met on a day to day basis.
This entails reviewing all Financial Statements and disclosures and ad-hoc client deliverables in relation to providing fund administration services to PE clients.
Expected to help improve the processes and efficiencies of the department.
Be subject matter expert of RE Fund Structures accounting and administration processes.

Core Responsibilities:

• Managing financial servicing for a portfolio of RE clients ensuring the smooth running of day to day relationship with clients and consistent delivery of client reporting/ information accurately and on time
• Be an ‘expert’ on designated clients including understanding technical details of their LPA, SLA, Fee Agreement and any technical nuances
• Minimise risk to IQ-EQ by ensuring all procedures and checklists are followed by all team members

Tasks / Duties:
Client Delivery

• Deliver timely quality service to the client to ensure all requests for designated clients are met, ensuring any client/investor queries are responded to within 24 hours
• Complete a review on designated client work (includes NAV, Financial Statements and other Ad Hoc Tasks) and assist on reviews for other teams as required
• Ensure that KPIs are developed, implemented and reported quarterly in accordance with agreed SLA’s
• Prepare quarter end timetable for all client work and manage quarter end process to ensure all deliverables adequately resourced and completed on time
• Maintain regular contact with client through weekly phone calls and emails detailing upcoming deliverables and progress thereof.
• Assist with new business take on where required.

Management of Workflow

• Work with Back Office on client deliverables to ensure adequate resources are allocated and fully utilised
• Ensure Back Office are preparing all work to a standard suitable for client review
• Provide constructive feedback to Back Office on a timely basis and ensure Back Office receive appropriate development support
• Plan workloads and utilise support team / additional resources where necessary to ensure deadlines are achieved
• Ensure reconciled cash balances are maintained for clients at all times.

IQ-EQ Fee Management

• Ensure our electronic time sheets are completed daily, and accurately for all hours worked and recording ad hoc work completed for billing purposes
• Systems
• Understand and use best practice on Investran (accounting platform)
• Understand and make best use of the functionality in our software when producing accounts
• Ensure client database is up to date and accurate in Investran (contact changes completed within 24 hours of receipt) and Outlook databases for client related changes

Risk

• Ensure relevant procedures and checklists are adhered to by staff to minimise risk of errors
• Report any breaches, complaints or errors to Compliance officer promptly
• Ensure all error reports are completed for review by the Senior Accountant on the day an error is identified

Other

• Undertake any additional reasonable requests as deemed by the firm

Purpose:

To provide high quality service deliverables to Open End Fund clients. The candidate shall need to ensure that all deliverables are met, and the client’s expectations are managed and met on a day to day basis.

This entails reviewing all Financial Statements and disclosures and ad-hoc client deliverables in relation to providing fund administration services to Open End Fund clients.

The candidate is expected to help improve the processes and efficiencies of the department and be a subject matter expert of Open End Fund structures accounting and administration processes.

Core Responsibilities:

• Managing financial servicing for a portfolio of clients ensuring the smooth running of day to day relationship with clients and consistent delivery of client reporting/ information accurately and on time
• Be an ‘expert’ on designated clients including understanding technical details of their PPM, side letters, SLA, Fee Agreement and any technical nuances
• Minimise risk to IQ-EQ by ensuring all procedures and checklists are followed by all team members
• Liaise with the auditors, banks, brokers, custodian and regulatory authorities i.e.

ACRA, IRAS, MAS, CIMA

Tasks / Duties:

Client Delivery

• Deliver timely quality service to the client to ensure all requests for designated clients are met, ensuring any client/investor queries are responded to within 24 hours
• Complete a review on designated client work and assist on reviews for other teams as required
• Ensure that KPIs are developed, implemented and reported quarterly in accordance with agreed SLA’s
• Prepare deliverables timetable for all client work and manage the reporting process to ensure all deliverables adequately resourced and completed on time
• Maintain regular contact with client through weekly phone calls and emails detailing upcoming deliverables and progress thereof.
• Assist with new business take on where required.

Management of Workflow

• Work with Back Office on  client deliverables  to ensure adequate resources are allocated and fully utilised
• Ensure Back Office are preparing all work to a standard suitable for client review
• Provide constructive feedback to Back Office on a timely basis and ensure Back Office receive appropriate development support
• Plan workloads and utilise support team / additional resources where necessary to ensure deadlines are achieved
• Ensure reconciled cash balances and position are maintained for all clients at all times.

IQ-EQ Fee Management

• Ensure our electronic time sheets are completed daily, and accurately for all hours worked and recording ad-hoc work completed for billing purposes

Systems

• Understand and use best practice on PFS Paxus (accounting platform)
• Understand and make best use of the functionality in our software when producing accounts

• Ensure Client database is up to date and accurate in PFS Paxus (contact changes completed within 24 hours of receipt) and Outlook databases for client related changes

Risk

• Ensure relevant procedures and checklists are adhered to by staff to minimise risk of errors
• Report any breaches, complaints or errors to Compliance officer promptly
• Ensure all error reports are completed for review by the Senior Accountant on the day an error is identified

Other

• Undertake any additional reasonable requests as deemed by the firm

Job responsibilities

• Responsible for the accurate processing of month end journals (inventory related) and inventory reconciliation, including analysis of Excess & Obsolete inventory and reserve.
• Tracks excess and obsolete inventory elimination by reconciling/reviewing transactions to supporting documentation.
• Reviews and analyzes inventory breakdown on a weekly basis and highlights exposure.
• Analyzes inventory revaluation at quarter end.
• Assists with annual physical counts and cycle counts, including preparation, cutoffs, audit of counts and reconciliations.
• Performs system costs update on a weekly basis.
• Reviews and ensures that inventory transactions are approved and performed in accordance with Finance policies and procedures.
• Generates and publishes labor efficiency reports on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Analyzes overhead data and provides explanations for variances.
• Assists with preparation of month/quarter-end management reports.
• Assists with fixed assets maintenance including additions and disposals.
• Prepares CAPEX forecast on monthly basis including reconciliation to actual.
• Assists with US GAAP, SOX and statutory audits.

Job requirements

• Degree in Accounting or equivalent with at least 3 years of relevant experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Proficient in MS Office applications
• Knowledge and experience with ERP systems
• Detail oriented with strong analytical skill
• Team player with good interpersonal and communication skills

This is a 6-month contract role based onsite in Singapore for a US MNC tech giant.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for achieving timely and accurate statutory financial statements compliance for an assigned portfolio of APAC entities.
• Build relationships and manage service levels with key external vendors supporting the preparation of financial statements and review the work of our outsourced partners.
• Coordinate and manage the audit process with our statutory auditors.
• Work closely with the Tax Teams for the filing of Corporate tax and VAT returns
• Prepare and /or review Tax-related balance sheet reconciliations monthly and quarterly for US GAAP close for assigned APAC entities.
• Lead projects to optimize and transform the Statutory Compliance process by analyzing areas of opportunities and designing, testing and roll-out of new tools and processes
• Track and coordinate activities, status and planning for the APAC statutory audits by working closely with the Statutory Operations team.
• Collaborate with cross functional partners within and outside Finance to execute Accounting Team Objectives, providing support to finance management where required including ad hoc financial analysis or special projects
• Primary contract administrator within International Statutory Operations team
• Coordinate end to end StatOps vendor contracting and billing processes, triaging and escalating queries or issues as they arise, and tracking through to resolution.
• Coordinate with cross functional partners both internal and external to effectively design and manage execution of contracting project plans on time
• Fully own all tasks related to execution of contracts and issuance of purchase orders, including maintenance of status tracker, risk assessment and reporting
• Build rapport with cross functional partners and be vendor facing primary POC
• Contribute to ongoing process improvement for the benefit of the team
• Assists in preparing progress and planning documentation when necessary
• Attends all client and staff meetings pertaining to project

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline
• Recognized accounting qualification (CA, ACCA)
• 8+ years relevant experience with a fast-growing, multinational company or professional services (i.e. Big Four)
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP
• Able to operate with a high degree of autonomy
• Experience implementing and improving business processes and systems
• Highly collaborative, excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment while being comfortable with navigating change
• Superb attention to detail and possess a macro view

The position is responsible to provide transitionary / project support to the Singapore Corporate Accounting Team.

Successful candidate will be placed under a 6month contract through our dedicated recruitment agency.

Responsibility

General Ledger / Statutory Compliance

• Ensure accounting records are kept in accordance with corporate policies.
• Prepare monthly management reports and records by collecting, analyzing and summarizing accounts information.
• Responsible for annual statutory audit for 3 entities in Singapore and Philippines and and assist in responding to audit queries, preparation of audit schedules, confirmations, financial statements and notes to accounts, and XBRL filing.
• Ensure Annual Income Tax for 3 entities in Singapore and Philippines are completed in a timely and efficient manner to meet filing timeline and any tax positions taken and deviation from tax provision and past year’s tax returns are discussed and followed up with relevant management.
• Ensure all other tax reporting for 3 entities in Singapore and Philippines - Advance / Monthly / Quarterly Income Tax filing are filed on time and consistent with tax provision and past year’s tax returns.
• Ensure all Indirect Tax reporting for 3 entities in Singapore and Philippines – VAT, GST, withholding tax filing are filed accurately and timely.

Receipts / Payments and Other Responsibilities

• Process hotel / interco receipts / Manage Payments for a few entities in Singapore and Philippines.
• Carry out any other accounting related duties as assigned by Senior Manager and Director of Finance.

The Assistant Accountant will work closely with various Finance teams supporting the financial operations/accounting across all divisions and functions, ensuring complete, timely and accurate Group level financial information is provided for decision making to optimise business outcomes. You will report to the Finance Manager, Group Reporting.

• Collaborate with various finance teams in the preparation of Group management reports for Senior Management and Shareholders
• Govern and maintain management reporting hierarchies (profit/cost centres and statistical key figures) and Group management reports
• Leverage on technology and business intelligence solutions to enhance reporting capabilities for decision making and streamline work processes
• Provide support on Group wide initiatives (e.g. SAP S4 Hana implementation)
• Undertake other ad-hoc assignments as required

Ideal Candidate

As an ideal candidate, you will have:

• Degree in Finance or Accounting preferred
• Recognised Professional Accounting Qualifications, e.g. CA, ACCA, CPA preferred
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in management reporting/financial analysis
• Good knowledge of SAP
• Good MS Excel skills
• Experience working with BI tools (e.g. Power BI, Microstrategy) and RPA/programming tools (e.g. Power Automate, VBA, Python) is a plus
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Attention to details with good analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross functional teams

• Manage all accounting transactions
• Prepare budget forecasts
• Publish financial statements in time
• Handle monthly, quarterly and annual closings
• Reconcile accounts payable and receivable
• Ensure timely bank payments
• Compute taxes and prepare tax returns
• Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements
• Report on the company’s financial health and liquidity
• Audit financial transactions and documents
• Reinforce financial data confidentiality and conduct database backups when necessary
• Comply with financial policies and regulations

The incumbent will be responsible for overseeing all accounting/financial operations, ensuring the excellence in company’s accounting operations, financial stability and growth. This role involves strategic planning, financial analysis, accounting operations and leading a team of accounting executive(s). The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting/financial management within the IT services sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage & govern the full set of accounts for the multiple entities in countries – Singapore (HQ), Malaysia, India and for the services being delivered in SG, Malaysia, India, Philippines, Hong Kong, Japan, Australia, USA;
• Oversee all accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger. Ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end close processes;
• Ensure the compliance to Accounting best practices, year-end closing and support the end-of-year audit processes;
• Formulate the costing of services being offered from local and overseas locations;
• Governance of meeting the stipulated deadlines for various statutory/tax related transactions e.g. in Singapore - GST returns, IR8A, IR21, tax returns, etc;
• Lead and mentor the accounting team. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development within the department for individual entities.
• Oversee the preparation of timely and accurate financial statements, reports, and analyses. Present weekly reports to the executive team.
• Manage tax planning and compliance activities. Ensure timely and accurate filing of tax returns and other regulatory filings.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders & Clients to formulate Service Agreements/Terms of Business/Scope of Work (SOW) for professional services offered to clients and issuance of invoices accordingly.
• Take the responsibilities for regular cash flow management, financial planning/analysis, management reporting, risk management plan.
• Implement and maintain robust systems, policies, and internal controls to achieve excellence. Assist in internal auditing the accuracy, completeness of the documents and records (i.e. SOW, Invoices, payroll information, contract, etc).
• Manage the monthly processing and checking of time-sheets, payroll and reimbursement for billable project employees within the stipulated timeline.
• As and when required, lead/manage the end-to-end process in setting up overseas entity(ies) covering local taxation and regional labour laws etc. of overseas subsidiaries.
• Govern the activities related to company secretarial services as and when needed.
• Miscellaneous transactions to be managed as and when needed: ESOP, Tax optimisation, valuations, project costings, government grants, ESG reporting, internal IT system improvements/implementations, cross border transactions i.e. withholding tax, transfer pricing etc.
• Last but not the least, work with agility as a management lead catalyst for the growth of the business in an ever-changing environment.

Pre-requisites:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. MBA or CPA preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in finance and accounting, with at least 3-5 years in a team management role. Experience in the IT services industry is highly desirable.
• Someone with proven track-record of delivering most of the abovementioned responsibilities of the role.
• Hands-on work experience in accounting/financial principles, practices, and regulations within the region including India.
• Excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Proven execution skills to run accounting operations and financial strategies.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in financial software e.g. Tally.
• Ambitious with high level of learning agility, integrity and professionalism.

Should you be interested in this opportunity to build a delivery team, please submit your application in confidence to [email protected].

Our office location: Changi Business Park, near Expo MRT (Zip Code: S486066)

To know more about us, please visit www.sciente.com.