Accountant/Senior Accountant, Corporate Finance

Reporting to the Deputy Director, you will support the smooth running of finance day-to-day operations as well as month-end and financial year-end closing activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full set of accounts, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and General Ledger, with timely and accurate review of invoices, payments, receipts, journals and month-end closing schedules.
• Coordinate and manage statutory, grant and internal audits, including preparation of audit schedules, responses to audit queries, and follow-through on audit requirements and action items.
• Prepare, monitor and analyse annual budgets, financial forecasts, and cashflow projections, including drafting budgetary papers and providing variance analysis to support management decision-making.
• Review, draft and maintain finance policies, procedures and process documentation to support compliance, clarity, operational consistency and sound internal controls.
• Partner with internal departments and external stakeholders to address finance-related matters and provide financial guidance.
• Support finance system enhancements, IT-related initiatives and process improvements to streamline workflows, improve data quality and strengthen governance and internal controls.
• Provide guidance and support to team members through work review, knowledge sharing and coaching to ensure timely and quality delivery of finance operations.

Requirements

• Degree in Accountancy or equivalent accounting qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, with supervisory skills, preferably within a public sector environment.
• Knowledge and hands on experience in SAP S/4 accounting system is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounting and financial reporting standards, experience with Grant Accounting will be an added advantage.
• Comfortable navigating structured governance and administrative processes, with a pragmatic approach to compliance and a clear focus on delivering outcomes.
• Positive and resourceful individual with strong active listening skills to gather information and anticipate next steps.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and possess strong attention to details and financial acumen.
• Excellent analytical, communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritise, and deliver accurate work under tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Good written communication skills, with attention to detail and clarity.
• Demonstrated commitment to integrity, ethics, and professionalism in all aspects of work.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint.

Only Singaporeans may apply.
Designation and salary will commensurate with experience.
We will only contact shortlisted candidates.