Our client is a well-established international trading house with a growing presence in Singapore and is looking for an Accounts Executive to join their finance team. This role will suit a detail-oriented and commercially minded accounting professional who is looking to gain broader exposure to the financial and accounting activities of a dynamic trading business.
You will work closely with the finance team and wider business, supporting the accounting and reporting requirements of the Singapore operation. The role offers exposure to trading-related accounting, financial analysis, statutory matters and audit, as well as opportunities to contribute to finance processes and projects within an international organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the finance function in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring timely completion of monthly and year-end reporting activities.
- Support periodic financial reporting by preparing relevant schedules, management information and analysis for review.
- Partner with the commercial and finance teams to understand and reconcile trading-related transactions and ensure appropriate accounting treatment.
- Monitor balance sheet accounts and conduct regular reconciliations, following up on unusual items or discrepancies where required.
- Coordinate finance-related requirements for statutory reporting, taxation and other regulatory matters in Singapore.
- Act as a key contact during internal and external audit exercises, preparing supporting information and addressing queries in a timely manner.
- Provide input on accounting treatment for complex or non-routine transactions.
- Assist with improving reporting processes, finance workflows and system usage, while contributing to wider projects within the finance function.
Requirements:
- 3–5 years of relevant corporate accounting experience, ideally within a commodity trading house, energy company or other international trading environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
- Professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CA Singapore, CPA or equivalent would be an advantage.
- Strong practical knowledge of IFRS and Singapore accounting and tax requirements, including GST, WHT and transfer pricing.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyse and manipulate large sets of financial data.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with excellent attention to detail.
- Able to work independently, manage competing priorities and meet tight month-end and reporting deadlines.
- Confident communicator who is comfortable working with both finance and commercial stakeholders in an international environment.
Benefits:
Competitive Salary Package: Receive a salary that reflects your industry experience and capabilities, complemented by performance-based bonuses that reward your contributions.
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Daphne Ng (EA Reg No: R1980651)
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daphne-ngyiqi/
Email: daphne.ng@faststream.com
Faststream Recruitment Pte Ltd
EA Licence No: 09C3403