Senior Accountant

Reports to: Financial Controller 

Working Hours: Aligned to European (EU) business hours, providing afternoon overlap with U.S. morning hours to liaise closely with U.S.-based leadership

Position Overview 

The Senior Accountant will own the end-to-end close process, maintain robust accounting controls, and drive continuous improvement in financial processes and systems. While this role does not have direct reports, it requires strong collaboration with accounting peers and cross-functional stakeholders across regions to ensure alignment, accountability, and high-quality deliverables. 

As a key member of the finance team, you will ensure compliance with statutory and group reporting requirements in a fast-paced, growth-oriented, private equity-backed environment, exercising sound judgment, technical expertise, and proactive problem-solving. 

Key Responsibilities 

Must Have

The following requirements are mandatory for this position:

· U.S. and Singapore accounting experience

· Hands-on consolidation experience across multiple entities, including intercompany transactions and eliminations

· Strong month-end and year-end close experience, with the ability to oversee the process and perform hands-on work when needed

Candidates who do not meet all of the above requirements should not be considered for this position.

General Accounting & Close Management 

· Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and consistency. 

· Oversee global general ledger activities including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and variance analysis. 

· Ensure completeness and accuracy of financial results across multiple entities and currencies. 

· Review and approve balance sheet reconciliations and key close deliverables. 

· Maintain accounting policies aligned with IFRS and company standards. 

· Support preparation of consolidated financial statements and internal financial reporting. 

Core Accounting Operations 

· Oversee day-to-day accounting operations including: 

· General Ledger 

· Accounts Payable 

· Accounts Receivable 

· Payroll accounting 

· Fixed assets 

· Intercompany accounting 

· Ad hoc projects and finance leadership decision-making support/analysis 

· Ensure proper accounting for deferred revenue and IFRS 15-related entries in coordination with revenue operations. 

· Monitor and improve close workflows and documentation. 

· CPA (or equivalent professional certification) and/or accounting degree required. 

· Minimum of 7-8 years of progressive accounting experience. 

· Strong background in general accounting and close processes. 

· Experience in multi-entity and global environments preferred. 

· Prior experience in a private equity-backed or high-growth company is a plus. 

· NetSuite experience is strongly preferred. 

· Experience with IFRS 15 / deferred revenue accounting preferred. 

· Experience with US sales tax preferred. 

· Strong knowledge of internal controls and accounting best practices. 

· Detail-oriented with strong organizational and process management skills. 

· Advanced Excel skills (complex formulas, pivot tables, large data sets) and proficiency with ERP consolidation and BI/reporting tools.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and geographies.

· Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines without compromising accuracy.

· Proactive problem-solver with sound judgment and a continuous-improvement mindset.

· Adaptable and resourceful, comfortable navigating ambiguity in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

· Comfortable working across time zones, with the flexibility to maintain regular overlap with U.S. business hours.

We are a private equity-backed, globally operating software company transforming how products are designed and brought to market in a fast-moving consumer industry. With a presence across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Americas, we are seeking a Senior Accountant to help drive the core accounting operations of the business. This role is responsible for ensuring accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting across multiple international entities