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.

Accountant, Corporate