We are seeking an experienced Sr. Accountant to oversee all aspects of our financial operations in Singapore and support the Asia region.
Job Responsibilities
1. Oversee daily financial operations, including accounts payable/receivable check in Coupa, general ledger maintenance, and month-end/year-end closing processes to ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS/US GAAP and local statutory requirements (Singapore Financial Reporting Standards – SFRS).
2. Prepare cash analytics file including actual and forecast, track the difference between actual and forecast, and communicate with Group treasury team.
3. Prepare and analyze key financial reports (e.g., Flux analysis, Balance sheet Reconciliation, KPIs from group and so on.) for management review, identifying financial risks and recommending corrective actions.
4. Maintain a strong internal control environment and ensure compliance with company policies and SOX requirements (if applicable), Lead the annual statutory audit and coordinate with external auditors.
5. Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS/US GAAP and local statutory requirements (Singapore Financial Reporting Standards - SFRS), Manage all tax matters, including corporate income tax, GST filing, BEPS 2.0 Pillar Two, and transfer pricing compliance.
6. Streamline financial workflows and implement process improvements to reduce inefficiencies and enhance data accuracy.
7. Prepare and submit EDB related grant application, claim, survey, etc.
8. To support ad-hoc assignments as and when required
Job Requirements
1. Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; professional qualifications (e.g., ACCA, CPA Singapore) are highly preferred.
2. Minimum 5 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or team lead role, preferably within a multinational corporation (MNC) or large reputable organization.
3. In-depth knowledge of Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS), local tax regulations (IRAS), and IFRS/US GAAP is essential.
4. Familiar with Japanese is a plus.
5. Strong experience with Singapore tax regulations and compliance (GST, Corporate Tax) is a must.
6. Proficiency in financial software (e.g., SAP, HFM, Power BI) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables).
7. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities, with a keen attention to detail and accuracy.
8. Self-motivated, results-driven, and able to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to various export control regulations. Applicants for these positions may be limited (by, for example, their countries of citizenship, country of origin, or immigration status) where required by law or governmental contact, and/or employment made contingent upon the issuance of appropriate governmental licensing.
MKS Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“MKS”) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. We win as a team and are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, marital status, membership in the uniformed services, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and business needs. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Professional qualification (e.g., ACCA, CPA Singapore)
- Minimum 5 years progressive finance experience with at least 2 years in a supervisory or team lead role
- In-depth knowledge of Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS), IFRS and US GAAP
- Strong experience with Singapore tax regulations and compliance (IRAS, GST, Corporate Tax)
- Experience managing BEPS 2.0 Pillar Two and transfer pricing compliance
- Proficiency in financial software such as SAP, HFM, Power BI and advanced Microsoft Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables)
- Experience leading annual statutory audits and coordinating with external auditors
- Familiarity with internal controls and SOX compliance
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities with attention to detail
- Self-motivated, results-driven, able to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
- Familiarity with Japanese
MKS Instruments Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits coverage is often characterized as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, and vision along with company-paid life and disability coverage. Wellness support is also present via programs such as diabetes management.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with employer match, a Roth option, and an employee stock purchase plan that supports longer-term saving and ownership. Profit-sharing is also described as available after meeting eligibility/vesting timelines.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Variable pay elements such as bonuses and performance-tied incentives are positioned as a consistent component of total rewards. Total compensation is frequently framed as including base pay plus bonus and, for some roles, equity-related components.
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What We Do
MKS Instruments enables technologies that transform our world. We deliver foundational technology solutions to leading edge semiconductor manufacturing, electronics and packaging, and specialty industrial applications. We apply our broad science and engineering capabilities to create instruments, subsystems, systems, process control solutions and specialty chemicals technology that improve process performance, optimize productivity and enable unique innovations for many of the world’s leading technology and industrial companies. Our solutions are critical to addressing the challenges of miniaturization and complexity in advanced device manufacturing by enabling increased power, speed, feature enhancement, and optimized connectivity. Our solutions are also critical to addressing ever-increasing performance requirements across a wide array of specialty industrial applications. Additional information can be found at www.mks.com








