Finance Executive / Accountant (General Ledger)

This role sits within the General Ledger team, focusing on grant accounting and project financial management. You will lead a small team while ensuring accurate reporting, compliance, and timely closing of accounts.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established shared services organisation supporting public sector and healthcare-related institutions in Singapore. They are known for delivering high-quality financial and operational services, with a strong focus on governance, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Description

• Lead and supervise a team handling grant-related financial operations
• Manage month-end and year-end closing, including preparation and review of audit schedules
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of grant-related balance sheet accounts
• Review grant documentation and apply appropriate accounting treatments
• Maintain and update project accounts, including variations and lifecycle tracking
• Ensure timely claims submissions and disbursements
• Monitor and clear outstanding items, closing project accounts upon completion
• Review grant billings, statements, and incoming funds reconciliation
• Investigate discrepancies and resolve stakeholder queries
• Handle GST, corporate tax, and statistical reporting related to grants
• Liaise with internal and external auditors on audit matters
• Drive and participate in process improvement initiatives
• Support ad-hoc finance projects and assignments
  
  

Profile

• Minimum 3 years of relevant GL accounting experience
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, compliance, and audit processes
• Experience in managing or guiding junior team members
• Meticulous, analytical, and able to work with tight deadlines
• Good communication skills to liaise with stakeholders
  
  

Job Offer

• Stable organisation with strong governance framework
• Opportunities for internal mobility and career progression
• Structured and collaborative working environment
  
  

To apply online please click the Apply button. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Zinc Teo (Lic No: R1222405/ EA No.: 18C9065) on +65 6643 9735. © Michael Page International Pte Limited, company number 199804751N (including Page Executive (53295516A) and Page Personnel Recruitment Pte Ltd (Registration Number: 201736642C)) operates under the EA Licence Numbers of 18S9099 and 18C9065.