Accounting Manager

Position Summary

As an Accounting Manager, you will lead the accounting, financial reporting, and compliance activities in Singapore and across subsidiaries within the Southeast Asia and Oceania (SEAO) region, ensuring strong financial governance, reporting accuracy, and alignment with IFRS and local statutory requirements.

This role will serve as a key finance partner to both local and regional and stakeholders, driving process improvements, operational efficiency, compliance, and financial control while supporting business and organizational objectives across the region.

Role and Responsibilities

I. Financial Reporting & Compliance

Manage and oversee regional accounting operations, including monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial closing activities

Ensure compliance with IFRS, local GAAP, company policies, and internal financial controls

Review and validate financial reports, journal entries, balance sheet schedules, and inter-company transactions

Oversee preparation and coordination of internal and external audit requirements on a quarterly and annual basis

Prepare and support HQ financial reporting requirements, including weekly, monthly, and ad-hoc submissions

Partner closely with Regional Tax Manager and local finance teams on tax-related matters and compliance requirements

II. Business Partnering & Financial Governance

Support management reporting and preparation of financial and business presentations for leadership reviews

Partner with business units and finance stakeholders to provide financial insights and improve operational effectiveness

Support budgeting and financial planning activities in collaboration with regional and local teams

Ensure strong governance and adherence to company financial policies and procedures across supported entities

Collaborate closely with Tax COE team on Singapore tax matters (i.e. related preparation or documentation related to corporate tax, transfer pricing, withholding tax, and Goods & Services Tax (GST))

III. Process Improvement & Regional Coordination

Drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency

Identify opportunities for automation and optimization using existing financial systems and technology tools

Support implementation of new accounting standards, finance-related projects, and process enhancement initiatives

Collaborate closely with Shared Services Centre (SSC) and cross-functional stakeholders to improve finance workflows and service delivery

Monitor and improve inter-company processes and reporting coordination across the region

Skills and Qualifications

Experience, Skills & Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent

CPA or equivalent professional qualification

Prior experience in Big 4 accounting firms and/or experience working with Big 4 audit & accounting is an advantage

Relevant accounting and finance experience, preferably within multinational or regional environments

Strong understanding of IFRS, local (SG) statutory reporting requirements, and financial governance

Experience working with SAP is required

Tax knowledge or regional tax exposure would be advantageous

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial reporting capabilities

Advanced Excel skills with strong attention to detail and data accuracy

Strong stakeholder management, communication, and interpersonal skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively within tight timelines and regional environments

Experience supporting regional finance operations across multiple entities or countries

Exposure to finance transformation, automation, or process optimization initiatives

Ability to operate effectively within fast-paced, matrix, and cross-functional organizations

Strong business partnering mindset with a balance of operational and strategic finance capability

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