Senior Accountant
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to independently manage day-to-day accounting operations and technical accounting functions for our Singapore entities. The successful candidate will take ownership of full set accounting, monthly, quarterly and year-end closing, statutory reporting, external audit and tax coordination. Additionally, this role involves supervising one Account Executive and participating in group accounting, consolidation, and finance migration projects.
Responsibilities
- Manage full set accounting and monthly/quarterly/yearly closings
- Supervise and guide one Account Executive
- Coordinate external audits, corporate tax, and GST compliance
- Handle group reporting, intercompany reconciliations, and consolidation
- Support finance migration projects and process improvements
Required Skills
- 8-10 years of accounting experience with full-set proficiency
- Strong knowledge of SFRS/IFRS, ERP systems, and advanced Excel
- Experience in statutory audit and tax coordination
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent
- Korean language ability is a plus
Job Details
Position Summary
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to support the Finance Manager and independently manage the day-to-day accounting operations and technical accounting functions for our Singapore entities with minimal supervision. The successful candidate will take ownership of full set accounting, monthly, quarterly and year-end closing, statutory reporting, external audit and tax coordination, while supervising one Account Executive responsible for routine accounting activities (AP/AR/GL). This role will also play an active role in group accounting and consolidation, including group reporting, intercompany reconciliations, preparation of or support for consolidated financial statements, finance process improvement and the migration of finance functions.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Accounting
- Take ownership of full set accounting for Singapore entities
- Lead monthly, quarterly and year-end closing
- Review journals, reconciliations and financial reports
- Ensure compliance with SFRS/IFRS and company accounting policies
Supervision
- Supervise one Account Executive responsible for AP, AR, and general bookkeeping
- Review accounting entries and reconciliations
- Provide coaching and technical guidance
- Improve accounting accuracy and efficiency
Audit & Tax
- Coordinate external audit
- Prepare audit schedules
- Support corporate tax and GST compliance
- Liaise with external auditors and tax agents
Group Finance
- Prepare group reporting packages and support group-level closing
- Prepare and/or support consolidated financial statements
- Manage intercompany reconciliations and support consolidation adjustments
- Support accounting and financial reporting for subsidiaries
Finance Projects
- Support migration of accounting functions from Korea headquarters to Singapore
- Develop accounting policies and SOPs
- Strengthen internal controls
- Participate in finance process improvement initiatives
Business Partnering
- Support the Finance/Accounting Manager in regional finance projects
- Communicate with Korea Headquarters
- Participate in ad hoc projects and management reporting
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. Candidates with strong relevant accounting experience are welcome to apply.
- 8–10 years of accounting experience
- Strong hands-on experience in full-set accounting, with the ability to work independently under minimal supervision
- Solid experience leading monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing
- Experience supervising junior accounting staff
- Hands-on experience in statutory audit and corporate tax/GST coordination
- Experience in group reporting and preparation of, or support for, consolidated financial statements
- Good knowledge of SFRS/IFRS
- Experience with ERP/accounting systems (Xero, QuickBooks, SAP, Dynamics etc.)
- Advanced Excel skills
- Strong analytical and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- ACCA / Singapore CA / CPA Australia or equivalent
- Experience in trading or inventory accounting
- Experience working with regional operations
- Korean language ability is an advantage (to communicate with HQ in Korea)
Personal Attributes
- Strong ownership mindset and accountability. Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Self-driven, proactive, and hands-on.
- High integrity and strong attention to detail.
- Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
- Positive team player with the ability to guide junior staff.