Accounting Manager
Job Summary
The Accounting Manager will oversee the full spectrum of accounting and finance operations, including full set of accounts and financial reporting. The role involves managing financial systems, internal controls, and ensuring compliance with local accounting and tax regulations. Additionally, the position requires leading budgeting activities and providing financial analysis to support management decision-making.
Responsibilities
- Manage full set of accounts and month-end closing
- Oversee financial reporting and internal controls
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and tax compliance
- Supervise finance team and liaise with stakeholders
Required Skills
- ACCA or CPA qualification
- 5-8 years of accounting experience
- Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software
- Strong knowledge of GST and corporate tax
- English and Mandarin bilingual skills
Job Details
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the full spectrum of accounting and finance operations of the Company.
- Manage and maintain a full set of accounts, including general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, bank reconciliation and month-end closing.
- Establish, implement and maintain accounting systems, finance policies, internal controls and financial reporting procedures.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, management reports and other finance-related reports for management review.
- Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end closing within stipulated deadlines.
- Analyze financial performance, budget variances, cash flow position and key financial data to support management decision-making.
- Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities.
- Ensure compliance with Singapore accounting standards, tax regulations, GST requirements and statutory reporting obligations.
- Handle corporate tax, GST filing, annual audit and other statutory submissions in a timely manner.
- Liaise with internal and external auditors, tax agents, banks, government authorities and other external stakeholders.
- Review accounting records, supporting documents and financial transactions to ensure accuracy and proper documentation.
- Work closely with management and internal departments on finance-related matters and business support.
- Supervise and guide finance team members, where applicable.
- Undertake any other finance, accounting or ad-hoc duties assigned by the Company from time to time.
Job Requirements:
- Degree in Accountancy, Finance or a related discipline, professional qualification such as ACCA or CPA.
- Minimum 5 to 8 years of relevant accounting and finance experience, preferably with experience in handling full set of accounts.
- Prior experience in a managerial, supervisory or senior finance role will be preferred.
- Strong knowledge of GST, corporate tax, audit and statutory compliance requirements.
- Able to handle month-end closing, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting independently.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
- Strong analytical, numerical, problem-solving and reporting skills.
- Detail-oriented, responsible and able to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
- Able to work independently while also being a strong team player.
- Bilingual communication skills in English and Mandarin will be an advantage for liaising with Mandarin-speaking stakeholders, where required.