Assistant Accounting Manager

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee the full spectrum of accounting and financial operations for the Singapore entity and its subsidiaries overseas.

• Review and analyse product costing reports across regional manufacturing facilities, ensuring accuracy and identifying cost variances and opportunities for cost optimisation.

• Manage intercompany transactions and transfer pricing arrangements between Singapore and other manufacturing entities across Asia, ensuring compliance with relevant tax regulations and documentation requirements.

• Coordinate with external auditors and tax agents on statutory audits, tax compliance and related matters for overseas subsidiaries.

• Support tax planning initiatives and identify opportunities to optimise the group's overall tax position while ensuring regulatory compliance.

• Oversee GST reporting and submissions, as well as coordinate with external consultants on the renewal of the Manufacturing and Engineering Scheme (MES).

• Supervise the Accounts Payable function, ensuring effective payment controls, accurate processing and timely settlement of supplier invoices.

• Drive continuous improvements in accounting processes and systems, including ERP enhancements, to strengthen internal controls and improve operational efficiency.

• Lead, supervise and develop the accounting team, providing guidance and ensuring effective performance and delivery of departmental objectives.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance or an equivalent qualification.

• CPA or other recognised professional accounting qualification.

• Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.

• Good understanding of manufacturing accounting, particularly product costing, inventory valuation and cost analysis.

• Experience in transfer pricing, intercompany transactions and regional tax compliance will be an advantage.

• Strong knowledge of financial accounting principles, accounting standards and statutory requirements.

• Experience in ERP systems and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

• Proven supervisory or team management experience, with the ability to lead, motivate and develop team members.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across different functions and geographical locations.

• Self-motivated, hands-on and proactive, with the ability to work independently in a dynamic environment.
  

  If you are interested in applying for this role, please submit your resume through this portal or send a copy of your CV (Word document) to [email protected].

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