Account Manager
Posted Updated
Description
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of clients across various industries, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of accounting services.
- Oversee the preparation and review of full sets of accounts, management reports, financial statements, and month-end/year-end closing.
- Ensure compliance with Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS), regulatory requirements, and company policies.
- Supervise and mentor accounting staff, providing guidance, training, and performance management.
- Review GST submissions, financial reports, and supporting schedules prepared by the team.
- Liaise with clients, auditors, tax consultants, banks, and regulatory authorities on accounting and financial matters.
- Coordinate year-end audits and ensure timely completion of audit requirements.
- Monitor project timelines, team workload, and service delivery to meet client expectations and deadlines.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, workflows, and internal controls.
- Support business development initiatives by building strong client relationships and identifying additional service opportunities.
- Keep abreast of changes in accounting standards, tax regulations, and industry best practices.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related discipline.
- Professional qualification such as ACCA, or equivalent is preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in a Singapore accounting firm or Corporate Service Provider (CSP).
- At least 2 years of experience in a supervisory or managerial role.
- Strong knowledge of Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS), GST regulations, and corporate compliance requirements.
- Experience in managing full sets of accounts and preparing financial statements for multiple clients.
- Proficient in accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks or similar accounting systems.
- Strong analytical, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a client-focused mindset.
- Able to manage multiple client engagements and work effectively under tight deadlines.
- Meticulous, proactive, and capable of working independently as well as leading a team.