Group Accountant / Finance Manager

Company Overview

Cambridge Advisers is an award-winning professional services firm headquartered in Singapore, serving enterprises, family businesses, and fund managers across the Asia-Pacific region. We provide corporate advisory, tax, accounting, and regulatory compliance solutions to help clients navigate complex business and regulatory environments.

Job Summary

The Group Accountant / Finance Manager will be responsible for managing accounting, financial reporting, compliance, and finance operations for both the Group and a portfolio of outsourced clients. This role ensures the timely delivery of accurate financial information, supports strategic decision-making, maintains strong internal controls, and serves as a trusted advisor to clients on finance and accounting matters.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Consolidation

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for the Group and assigned clients.
• Perform consolidation of financial results across multiple subsidiaries and business entities.
• Ensure compliance with Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS), IFRS, and other applicable accounting standards.
• Prepare and analyse financial performance against budgets, forecasts, and key performance indicators.
• Develop management reports, board papers, and financial analysis to support decision-making.

Accounting & Finance Operations

• Lead and mentor finance and accounting team members.
• Oversee general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets, and investment accounting functions.
• Ensure timely month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing processes.
• Manage intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and cash flow reporting.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Review and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.

Tax & Regulatory Compliance

• Coordinate corporate tax filings and tax planning initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with GST, withholding tax, statutory filings, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor developments in accounting standards, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.

Client Delivery & Relationship Management

• Act as the primary finance contact for a portfolio of outsourced accounting and finance clients.
• Review management accounts, financial statements, and other client deliverables prepared by the team.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support clients' business objectives and growth plans.
• Coordinate with clients, auditors, tax agents, company secretaries, regulators, and other stakeholders.
• Manage client expectations and resolve accounting, reporting, and compliance matters effectively.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to ensure client satisfaction and retention.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma, Degree in Accountancy, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant accounting and finance experience.
• Strong experience in preparing full sets of accounts, GST reporting, payroll processing, and financial reporting.
• Experience managing multiple entities and group accounting structures will be an advantage.

Preferred Qualifications & Competencies

• Prior experience in a Singapore CPA firm, accounting outsourcing/business services environment, or audit firm.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and accounting software.
• Familiarity with AI and automation tools to improve productivity and service delivery.
• Strong initiative, attention to detail, and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in both English and Mandarin is preferred, as the role involves liaising with Mandarin-speaking clients and business partners.
• Comfortable working in a hybrid or remote work environment.