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.