Job Description:
We are looking for a certified Chatered Accountant to join our accounts team who,
- Possess a strong understanding of inventory and accounting systems, enabling effective troubleshooting and issue resolution.
- Provide high-quality accounting, auditing, taxation, and financial advisory services to support operations.
- Possess a strong understanding of accounting principles, tax regulations, and audit procedures, coupled with proven leadership skills to deliver forecast and budget reports as needed.
- Serve as a subject matter expert in regulatory reporting projects and POC calculations, offering financial control, tax advisory, and corporate compliance services.
- Ensure compliance with statutory requirements for regional entities while staying updated on evolving regulatory changes.
- Ensure accurate reporting through in-house systems.
- Collaborate with external auditors during the annual audit process and support the preparation of audit schedules and documentation.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to interns, offering training and support as needed.
- Ensure full compliance with all applicable taxation rules and procedures.
- Oversee all aspects of cost accounting, including cost tracking, overhead allocation, work-in-progress projects, and inventory adjustments.
- Perform intercompany transaction eliminations and reconciliations with precision.
- Responsible for preparing and uploading forecast and budgeting reports.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting experience
- Singaporean/SPR only.
Key Responsibilities
1. GST & Indirect Tax Compliance & Advisory
- Prepare and file GST returns accurately and punctually (e.g. quarterly submissions)
- Conduct GST health checks, such as ASK and ACAP reviews, and assist in GST audits and IRAS queries
- Ensure proper issuance of tax invoices and maintain GST-inclusive pricing per IRAS guidelines
- Maintain accurate GST documentation and internal controls, supporting potential GST reviews or audits (e.g., ACAP)
2. Income Tax & Direct Tax Compliance
- Prepare and file corporate (and, where applicable, individual) Income Tax Returns in accordance with IRAS requirements
- Ensure timely filing of Estimated Chargeable Income (ECI), corporate tax returns (Form C/C-S), and maintain robust records for audit readiness
- Liaise with IRAS in handling tax assessments, notices, and appeals using a risk-based audit approach
3. Statutory & Regulatory Compliance
- Prepare financial statements in compliance with SFRS, and manage statutory filings with ACRA, including Annual Returns and Annual general meeting requirements
- Coordinate and support statutory audits liaise closely with auditors and ensure documentation completeness
- Maintain retention of accounting and tax records as required by IRAS
4. Tax Risk Management & Process Improvement
- Establish and sustain SOPs and internal controls for tax processes to mitigate risks and ensure accurate reporting
- Identify opportunities to enhance process efficiency-e.g., through system/ERP improvements or Excel automation
- Monitor regulatory developments and update policies/workflows accordingly
