Senior Accountant Financial Reporting

About the role

• Independently manage multiple accounting engagements, including bookkeeping, month-end and year-end closing, preparation and finalisation of financial statements, GST returns, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Take ownership of client engagements from onboarding through execution and completion, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.
• Support Managers and Directors during business development activities, including proposal preparation, client pitches, and engagement planning.
• Ensure compliance with Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS), IFRS, Companies Act requirements, GST regulations, and other applicable accounting and regulatory frameworks.
• Review accounting records, reconciliations, and supporting documentation to maintain accuracy and completeness of financial information.
• Prepare and/or review financial statements, management reports, cash flow statements, budgets, forecasts, and financial performance analyses for management, shareholders, and other stakeholders.
• Analyse complex accounting transactions and advise on the related accounting and GST implications.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, company secretaries, regulators, and client stakeholders to facilitate smooth completion of statutory and compliance requirements.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and enhancement of financial reporting processes.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships by providing responsive, high-quality service and practical solutions.
• Mentor and guide junior team members, including review of their work and supporting their professional development.

About you

• Graduate degree in accounting/Inter-CA (or other equivalent qualification).
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in accounting, financial reporting, or outsourced accounting services, preferably within a professional services, accounting, or corporate environment.
• Demonstrated experience independently managing multiple client accounting engagements, including bookkeeping, financial statement preparation, GST compliance, audit coordination, and stakeholder management.
• Strong knowledge of Financial Reporting Standards.
• Practical experience with Singapore GST regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience in corporate accounting and/or accounting for fund management entities would be advantageous.
• Experience in preparing or supporting MAS regulatory filings (including quarterly and annual submissions for licensed fund managers or regulated entities) would be an added advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel. Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, Power Query, Lookups, financial modelling, etc.) are preferred.
• Hands-on experience with accounting systems such as Xero, QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP Business One, or similar ERP/accounting platforms.