Accounting HR Manager

This is a full-time and permanent role. This is a dual coverage role: - around 50% on HR and admin (Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam) and - around 50% on accounting (for the Thailand books only) For the HR aspect, it will support a Singapore office of around 30 staff and another 8 staff in 2 overseas offices in Vietnam and Thailand. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES ACCOUNTING (around 50% of the time): • Handle the full set of accounts for the Thailand entity independently • Maintain accurate general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable records • Prepare and post accounting entries and maintain supporting documentation • Perform monthly bank reconciliations and monitor cash balances • Prepare monthly closing and financial reports accurately and on time • Prepare VAT, withholding tax and other statutory tax filings in accordance with Thailand requirements, including submissions through relevant Thai government portals/systems • Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisers, banks and relevant authorities • Support annual audit and corporate income tax filing • Assist with cash planning, working capital monitoring and ad-hoc finance reporting • Support budgeting and forecasting information required by the SEA Finance Director and HQ • Ensure compliance with finance policies, internal controls and local statutory requirements • Maintain proper accounting records and documentation for audit purposes • Process or coordinate statutory and government payments and ensure submissions and payments are completed by the required deadlines HR AND ADMIN (around 50% of the time): • Manage full spectrum of HR, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance matters, and offboarding. Will support 30+ staff in Singapore, 4 in Thailand and 4 in Vietnam for this HR function • Handle end-to-end monthly payroll, including senior management payroll, bonuses and confidential remuneration information for the Singapore office. For the overseas office, you will work with external payroll vendors. • Ensure compliance with Singapore, Vietnam and Thailand employment and statutory payroll requirements. • Manage day-to-day office administration, vendors and office operations, ensuring the Managing Director is well supported in the smooth running of the office. • Provide executive and administrative support to the Managing Director as an integral part of the Office Manager role, including calendar and meeting coordination, travel arrangements, correspondence, administrative follow-ups and other business support as required. • Handle confidential HR, payroll and management matters with strict discretion. • Support a positive, professional and low-politics workplace culture. • Work on some office admin functions as directed by regional MD Key Requirements • Diploma or Degree in Accounting. In addition, an HR certification/degree is also required for this role • Minimum 8+ years of relevant HR and accounting experience. Has both accounting experience doing month end close and HR generalist experience. • Added exposure doing the accounts for a Thailand entity is preferred (but not a must) • Proven hands-on payroll experience managing end-to-end payroll for 30 to 40-person organizations. • Prior experience handling payroll and confidential remuneration information for senior management/management-level employees. • Strong understanding of payroll confidentiality and appropriate handling of sensitive compensation data. • Good working knowledge of Singapore employment practices, statutory payroll requirements and the Employment Act. • Experience in recruitment, employee relations, compensation and benefits, and general HR administration. • Strong written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. • High level of integrity, confidentiality and professional discretion. • Mature, trustworthy, discreet and able to handle highly confidential information. • Professional and work-focused (i.e. not engaging in office politics) • Highly organised with strong attention to detail and follow-through. • Proactive, resourceful and able to work independently with minimal supervision. • Comfortable supporting the MD as a trusted administrative partner and handling both business and occasional personal administrative matters with discretion. • Hands-on, flexible, and willing to take ownership beyond a traditional HR role (as this role covers office admin and some EA work). • People-oriented, dependable, and solutions-focused. Very adaptable and flexible. • Open to working 100% in the office (2 bus stops away from Tiong Bahru MRT station)