Specialist, General Accounting

Singapore - Singapore

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

Job Title: Finance Specialist

Location:Singapore MYP Centre
Department:Entity Finance
Reports To:Associate Director Finance

About this Role
Join our dynamic finance team as a General Accounting Specialist where youll blend traditional accounting expertise with cutting-edge data analytics. Youll play a key role in transforming financial data into actionable insights through financial reporting tool eg. PowerBI while supporting critical accounting operations for 2 entities.

What Youll Do

Drive financial close process Execute month-end quarter-end and year-end close activities including journal entries account reconciliations and balance sheet and income statement review
Support finance operation Adhoc requests Create CC GL employee access to CorpPass etc.
Statutory Reporting Manage the annual Statutory Reporting of entities.
Build impactful dashboards Create and maintain Power BI dashboards that turn complex financial data into clear actionable insights for stakeholders
Partner with key stakeholders Collaborate with external auditors and tax partners to deliver accurate audited financial statements and manage tax schedules and submission of tax forms
Strengthen internal controls Support SOX compliance initiatives and help maintain robust financial processes
Enable data-driven decisions Work cross-functionally to streamline reporting processes and improve data quality
Take on strategic projects Support special finance initiatives and contribute to process improvements

What You Bring

Key Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field.
Basic to intermediate knowledge of accounting principles and IFRS GAAP standards
PowerBI expertise - hands-on experience creating dashboards and data visualization
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems (e.g. SAP Oracle or similar).
Strong communication skills both verbal and written
Sharp analytical mindset and excellent attention to detail.
Collaborative team player who thrives in fast paced environments

Preferred:

Previous accounting/finance internship or work experience
Knowledge of financial reporting standards and compliance frameworks
Basic understanding of data modeling and business intelligence concepts
Experience or open to working with automation tools (Power Automate VBA Python)

What we offer:

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
Hybrid work flexibility to support work-life balance (3 days in office 2 days WFH)
Career development opportunities with clear growth pathways
Tech-forward environment where innovation is encouraged
Inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and ideas

Required Skills:

Accounting Accounting Business Data Analytics Business Decisions Business Intelligence (BI) Corporate Experience Credit Management Data Management Detail-Oriented External Financial Reporting Financial Accounting Controls Financial Advising Financial Analysis Financial Forecasting Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Financial Recordkeeping Financial Regulatory Reporting Financial Statement Review Financial Transactions Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Interpersonal Relationships Invoice Processing IS Audit Order to Cash (OTC) Preparation of Financial Reports 4 more

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Employee Status:

Regular

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Hybrid

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Job Posting End Date:

10/19/2025

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Job DescriptionJob Title: Finance Specialist Location:Singapore MYP CentreDepartment:Entity FinanceReports To:Associate Director FinanceAbout this RoleJoin our dynamic finance team as a General Accounting Specialist where youll blend traditional accounting expertise with cutting-edge data analytics....