Senior Accountant (Maternity Leave Cover - 1 year contract)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Operational Finance & Process Management (20%)
• Supervise and support team members in reviewing invoices and approving payments in accordance with internal finance policies.
• Follow up on missing invoices with OP/BD and suppliers.
• Act as the main point of contact for queries regarding invoice issuance, vendor payment status, petty cash, reimbursements, and accounting processes.
•Ensure compliance with internal controls, group policies, and local regulatory requirements across SEA entities.

2. Management Accounts & Month-End Closing (40%)

Responsible for completing all tasks required to close monthly accounts by the 5th working day, including:

2.1 Month-End Closing Checklist (Detailed Activities)

• Review Revenue & COGS Recognition
• Prepare and post accruals for expenses
• Review prepaid expenses and amortise monthly based on schedules
• Bank & Cash Reconciliation
• Accounts Receivable (AR)
  • Reconcile AR with payment gateway deposits and bank transfers.
  • Identify and follow up on unclaimed payments / unidentified receipts.
• Accounts Payable (AP)
  • Review vendor invoices (local & intercompany) to ensure correct coding, GST/VAT treatment, and timing.
• Operating Expenses & Payroll
  • Review all operating expense GLs for unusual transactions or miscodings.
  • Post payroll entries based on local country payroll reports
• Intercompany
  • Record intercompany charges and recharges
  • Perform intercompany balance reconciliations with related entities and resolve any differences.
• FX & Revaluation
  • Run foreign currency revaluation on AR, AP, bank, and intercompany accounts at month-end.
  • Review FX gain/loss entries for accuracy.

2.2 Monthly Management Reporting

• Prepare financial analysis reports
• Complete and submit the account checklist and management reports by 5th working days

2.3 Quarterly Tasks

• Prepare documents and respond to queries for the group's FS quarterly reviews

3. Tax & Audit Compliance (20%)
3.1 Corporate Tax Compliance

• Coordinate with external tax consultants to support annual corporate tax return preparation.
• Ensure timely submission of tax returns and respond to tax consultants' questions with accurate, complete data.
• Maintain documentation required for transfer pricing or related-party disclosures.

3.2 GST/VAT Compliance

• Australia:
  • Prepare and reconcile GST figures for quarterly BAS submission.
  • Reconcile revenue, expenses, GST paid/collected
• Singapore:
  • Prepare GST schedules and ensure the correct tax amounts are applied to purchases and sales.
  • Assist in responding to tax queries.
  • Ensure compliance with local GST/VAT requirements.

3.3 External Audit Coordination (Annual & Interim)

• Act as a primary contact for external auditors for entities in Singapore, Malaysia, and Australia.
• Prepare and submit audit schedules
• Coordinate with internal departments (OP, BD, HR, Legal) to collect necessary documents and ensure timely response to audit requests.
• Review audit findings (if any) and audit reports

4. Consolidation & Group Reporting (10%)

• Prepare monthly AR aging for group consolidation.
• Assist the Group Accountant with monthly/quarterly consolidation packages

5. Ad-Hoc Responsibilities as assigned by supervisor (10%)


QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years of accounting experience in FDI companies, preferably in multi‑entity/regional roles.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, month-end closing procedures, and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience with GST/VAT and corporate income tax compliance, preferably including Singapore, Malaysia, and Australia.
• Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills, experienced in handling large volumes of data
• Good English communication skills.
• High attention to detail and strong ownership.

NICE TO HAVE
• Experience in OTA, e-commerce, or platform-based environments.
• Experience with ERP systems and booking/payment platforms.
• Experience working with external auditors and tax consultants.