Group Accountant

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Maintain full sets of accounts for multiple Singapore entities.

• Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting schedules.

• Perform month-end and year-end closing activities.

• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and resolve outstanding items promptly.

• Ensure accounting records comply with Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS).

Group Consolidation & Reporting

• Support monthly group consolidation process.

• Prepare consolidation schedules and intercompany reconciliations.

• Assist in analyzing group financial performance and key variances.

• Coordinate with overseas finance teams to ensure timely reporting submissions.

• Support preparation of group reporting packs for management.

Cash Flow Management

• Prepare and maintain weekly and monthly cash flow forecasts.

• Monitor cash positions across Singapore entities.

• Assist management in cash planning and working capital management.

• Analyze cash flow trends and highlight potential risks or opportunities.

Tax & Statutory Compliance

• Prepare and coordinate quarterly GST submissions.

• Prepare supporting schedules for corporate income tax filings.

• Liaise with external tax agents, auditors, corporate secretaries and regulatory authorities.

• Ensure timely compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.

Financial Statements & Audit (Singapore entities only)

• Prepare annual statutory financial statements.

• Coordinate annual audit activities and respond to auditor queries.

• Ensure audit schedules and supporting documents are completed accurately and on time.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and controls.

• Support initiatives to shorten month-end closing timelines.

• Assist in standardizing finance processes across the Group.

• Participate in ERP and finance transformation projects where required.

Other Responsibilities

• Support budgeting and forecasting exercises.

• Assist in finance-related projects and ad-hoc assignments.

• Provide guidance and support to junior finance team members when required.

Requirements:

Education & Professional Qualifications

• Diploma / Degree in Accountancy, Finance or equivalent.

Experience

• Minimum 5 to 8 years of relevant accounting experience.

• Experience managing full sets of accounts independently.

• Prior experience in group consolidation is highly preferred.

• Experience handling GST and corporate tax matters in Singapore.

• Experience working in trading or multinational environments will be advantageous.

• Experience handling multiple entities and intercompany transactions preferred.

Technical Skills

• Strong Excel Skills

• Good knowledge of GST and corporate tax compliance requirements.

• Strong understanding of Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS).

• Experience with designing Jet Reports is advantageous

• Experience with ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics NAV / Business Central is advantageous.

Personal Attributes

• Hands-on and willing to work at both operational and reporting levels.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Meticulous, organized and able to meet deadlines.

• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Positive attitude and willingness to drive continuous improvement.