Financial Control & Operations, Accountant

As a Financial Control & Operations Accountant, you will be the primary accountant for a defined cluster of entities. You will own the month-end close, maintain the general ledger, reconcile key balance sheet accounts, and support day-to-day finance operations for your entities. This is a hands-on role that requires strong attention to detail, good accounting discipline, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.

You will work closely with the FC&O Senior Manager and the wider finance team, and be the first point of contact for finance queries relating to your entities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Month-End Close

• Prepare and post journal entries for your assigned entities as part of the monthly close cycle — including accruals, prepayments, depreciation, and adjustments

• Complete balance sheet reconciliations for all key accounts within your entity cluster — resolving reconciling items promptly and escalating where needed

• Ensure completeness of revenue and cost recognition entries in line with Veremark's accounting policies

• Support the FC&O Senior Manager in delivering the close pack within 10 working days of month end

2. General Ledger & Intercompany

• Maintain the general ledger for your assigned entities in Xero — ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded, coded, and allocated

• Process and reconcile intercompany transactions and recharges across entities within your cluster

• Perform regular intercompany reconciliations and resolve differences in a timely manner

• Support the group consolidation process by ensuring your entity data is accurate and submitted on time

3. Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Process vendor invoices and coordinate payment runs for your assigned entities — ensuring approvals are in place before payment

• Support accounts receivable by tracking outstanding invoices, following up on overdue balances, and reconciling AR ledgers

• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve any vendor disputes or discrepancies

• Ensure all AP and AR transactions are accurately recorded and aged items are flagged to the FC&O Senior Manager

 4. Bank Reconciliations & Treasury Support

• Perform monthly bank reconciliations for all bank accounts within your entity cluster

• Ensure all bank transactions are posted accurately and reconciling items are cleared promptly

• Support the FP&A team with cash balance data and banking information as required

5. Payroll Accounting

• Post payroll journals for your assigned entities and ensure salary costs are correctly allocated to the right cost centres

• Reconcile payroll-related balance sheet accounts including statutory liabilities, CPF/EPF/Pension contributions, and accrued salaries

6. Tax & Statutory Support

• Prepare supporting schedules and transaction data for tax filings across your entities

• Support the preparation of statutory accounts by providing accurate trial balances, schedules, and reconciliations

• Assist with audit queries by providing schedules, workpapers, and supporting documentation for your entities

• Ensure your entities remain compliant with local filing deadlines — flag upcoming obligations to the FC&O Senior Manager in advance

7. Day-to-Day Finance Operations

• Act as the first point of contact for finance queries relating to your assigned entities from internal stakeholders, suppliers, and clients

• Respond to and resolve finance queries promptly including invoice queries, payment status, and reconciliation questions

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Sales, Operations, Customer Success, HR) on finance-related matters for your entities

• Support the FC&O Senior Manager and VP Finance with ad hoc requests, reporting, and finance projects as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; professional qualification (ACCA, CPA or equivalent) preferred or in progress

• 5-7 years of experience in accounting or finance operations with hands-on experience in month-end close and general ledger management

• Experience with Xero or a similar cloud-based accounting system

• Strong attention to detail — comfortable self-reviewing work before submission and maintaining a high standard of accuracy

• Able to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously across different entities or workstreams

• Good communication skills — able to respond to queries clearly and liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders

Preferred

• Experience working in a multi-entity or multi-jurisdiction accounting environment

• Exposure to intercompany accounting and group consolidation processes

• Experience in a SaaS, technology, or high-growth company environment

• Familiarity with Southeast Asian, UAE, US, or ANZ accounting and tax requirements