Accountant, Corporate

To support the delivery of accounting, payroll, tax, and compliance services for Singapore clients while maintaining high standards of accuracy, efficiency, and client service. This role is a replacement headcount for an Accountant position based in the Philippines.

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Key Responsibilities 

1. Accounting & Financial Reporting 

• Prepare full sets of financial statements in accordance with Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS), under senior review.
• Handle monthly, quarterly, and annual bookkeeping for Singapore entities.
• Month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Perform bank reconciliations, balance sheet schedules, and basic variance analysis.
• Prepare Monthly and Annual Management Accounts, including: 
  • Profit & Loss 
  • Balance Sheet 
  • Supporting schedules (Bank, AR/AP, Prepayments, Fixed Assets, Intercompany) 
• Prepare management accounts and posting adjustment entries as instructed.
• Prepare XBRL filings for review and submission.
• Assist preparation of consolidated management accounts and financial statements.
• Accounting for investment holding companies.
• Dividend calculations and supporting schedules.
• Prepare interest amortization schedules for long-term loans.
• Accounting for FRS 116 (Leases).
• Process supplier payments through banking platforms.
• Assist with statutory audits and provide supporting documentation.
 

2. Tax, Compliance & Statutory Reporting 

• Prepare withholding tax filings and supporting schedules for review.
• Prepare and submit GST returns, including reconciliations and compliance checks.
• Support compliance with statutory requirements, including: 
  • ACRA 
  • IRAS 
  • CPF Board 
  • Other relevant regulatory authorities.
• Assist with audits by preparing audit schedules and responding to audit queries.
• Support OED submissions and other statutory filings.
 

3. Payroll & Employee Tax Compliance 

• Process Singapore payroll accurately and on time under established procedures.
• Prepare payroll reconciliations and statutory schedules.
• Compliance requirements, including: 
  • CPF contributions and submissions.
  • Skills Development Levy (SDL) calculations and payments.
  • GLP calculation and application.
• Prepare annual employee tax filings, including: 
  • IR21 
  • IR8A 
  • IR8S 
  • Appendix 8A / 8B 
 

4. Client & Stakeholder Support 

• Support Senior Accountants in managing assigned Singapore clients.
• Participate in client calls and discussions when required.
• Communicate accounting, payroll, and tax matters clearly and professionally.
• Liaise with: 
  • Corporate secretarial teams.
  • Internal accounting and management teams.
  • External auditors and tax agents.
• Escalate issues, risks, and discrepancies to seniors or managers in a timely manner.
• Ensure deadlines and service standards are met.
 

5. Quality Control 

• Ensure work performed complies with firm policies and Singapore regulatory standards.
• Follow internal checklists, templates, and standard operating procedures.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and raise suggestions to seniors.
• Support knowledge sharing and on-the-job learning within the team.
 

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To find out more or have a confidential discussion, please email People_PHL@Hawksford.com or call +65 6990 9536.