Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Location: Singapore
Hybrid working: 2 days in office
About the IB
The International Baccalaureate provides world-class educational services to over 6,000 schools across 160 countries. A career with the IB is not just a job; it’s an opportunity to work with an innovative world leader in education services where we empower our employees to thrive and make a difference.
About the job
Reporting to the Head of Accounting and Tax, the Financial Accounting Manager manages the General Ledger team in delivering the monthly and year-end financial close, balance sheet reconciliations and statutory financial reporting. The role manages audit delivery, prepares technical accounting analysis, monitors financial controls and delivers practical improvements to financial accounting processes across the eight branches and subsidiaries.
ResponsibilitiesFinancial Close and General Ledger
• Manage and deliver the three-business-day monthly close and the year-end financial close in accordance with agreed timetables and reporting requirements.
• Ensure journal entries, reconciliations and supporting analyses are accurate and reviewed.
Financial and Statutory Reporting
• Prepare and review first-level review of group, subsidiary and branch financial statements in accordance with IFRS, applicable local requirements and internal reporting policies.
• Coordinate statutory reporting deliverables and supporting schedules across eight branches and subsidiaries.
Technical Accounting
• Prepare technical accounting analysis and recommendations on non-routine matters and guidance to financial accounting team and other stakeholders.
Audit Delivery
• Manage day-to-day relationships with group, subsidiary and branch audit teams, including external auditors.
Financial Controls
• Monitor compliance with financial controls, finance policies and delegated authorities within the financial accounting remit.
• Identify control weaknesses, recommend proportionate improvements and escalate significant matters.
People and Stakeholder Management
• Manage, coach and develop team of Financial Accountants, setting clear priorities, workload and team coverage.
Process Improvement
• Deliver continuous improvement across close, reconciliation, reporting and audit processes, including automation initiatives.
Qualifications• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA, CA or equivalent) with 5-7 years’ post-qualification experience.
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS and experience applying accounting standards in a financial reporting environment.
• Experience in an international, multinational or complex multi-entity organization is desirable.
• Experience managing a financial accounting or reporting team.
• Professional services or external audit firm experience is advantageous.
• Proven track record of delivering a short month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, statutory reporting and external audit.
• Experience preparing technical accounting analysis and audit support documentation.
• Experience improving accounting processes, controls, systems or reporting.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to explain accounting issues clearly.
• Proactive and organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities and maintain quality under deadline pressure.
• Knowledge of international tax concepts is advantageous but not essential.
About UsThe International Baccalaureate provides world-class educational services to over 5500 schools across 159 countries. A career at IB is not just a job; it’s an opportunity to work with an innovative world leader of education services and contribute to our 50-year mission of creating a better and more peaceful world. Apply now to join our global organization where we empower our employees to thrive and make a difference.Skills Required
- Qualified accountant with ACA, ACCA, CPA, CA, or equivalent certification
- 5–7 years of post-qualification experience
- Strong working knowledge of IFRS and experience applying accounting standards in financial reporting
- Experience managing a financial accounting or reporting team
- Proven experience delivering month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, statutory reporting, and external audit support
- Experience preparing technical accounting analysis and audit support documentation
- Experience improving accounting processes, controls, systems, or reporting
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities and maintain quality under deadline pressure
- Experience in an international, multinational, or complex multi-entity organization
- Professional services or external audit firm experience
- Knowledge of international tax concepts
What We Do
The International Baccalaureate® (IB) is a non-profit educational foundation, motivated by its mission, focused on the student. Our four programmes for students aged 3 to 19 help develop the intellectual, personal, emotional and social skills to live, learn and work in a rapidly globalizing world. Founded in 1968, we currently work with over 5400 schools in 158 countries to develop and offer four challenging programmes to over a million students aged 3 to 19. Office Locations: Geneva | Washington, DC | The Hague | Singapore | Cardiff IB Foundation Office Rue du Pré-de-la-Bichette 1 1202 Genève Switzerland IB Global Centre, Washington DC 3950 Wisconsin Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20016 USA IB Africa/Europe/Middle East Global Centre Churchillplein 6 Den Haag, South Holland 2517 JW Netherlands IB Asia-Pacific Global Centre 600 North Bridge Road #21-01 Parkview Square Singapore, 188778 Singapore IB Global Centre Cardiff Peterson House Malthouse Avenue Cardiff, Wales CF23 8GL United Kingdom
