Technical Accountant - Maternity Cover, 6 months

About the role

You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day accounting operations while supporting accurate financial reporting during a maternity cover period. This is a hands-on accounting role where you'll be responsible for managing month-end close, maintaining financial records, and supporting business-as-usual finance activities across multiple entities. Working closely with the commercial, operations, legal and FP&A teams, you'll also provide accounting support on non-routine transactions and assist with applying accounting policies where required. This role offers the opportunity to join a collaborative finance team that values knowledge sharing, continuous learning and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full month-end close process, including preparing and reviewing journal entries to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting across multiple entities.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, prepayments and variance analysis to maintain the accuracy and integrity of financial records.
• Support the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reports, providing analysis and commentary for management.
• Review customer and vendor contracts to determine the appropriate accounting treatment, seeking guidance on more complex accounting matters where required.
• Partner with commercial, operations, legal and FP&A teams to provide practical accounting support and ensure compliance with company accounting policies.
• Maintain strong financial controls and support continuous improvements to accounting processes.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests by preparing supporting schedules and documentation.
• Support finance projects, reporting improvements and ERP system enhancements where required.
• Contribute to the implementation of new accounting policies or standards as part of the wider finance team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• CA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent qualification is preferred.
• 4-7 years of accounting experience with strong exposure to full sets accounting, month-end close and financial reporting within an MNC environment.
• Good understanding of accounting standards (IFRS/SFRS) with practical experience applying them to day-to-day accounting transactions.
• Exposure to reviewing contracts or supporting accounting treatment for non-routine transactions would be advantageous, although deep technical accounting experience is not essential.
• Experience working in a shared services, regional or fast-paced commercial environment is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across finance and business teams.
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• If you are ready to make a meaningful impact during this important transition period while expanding your professional network within a respected global organisation, we encourage you to apply now!
• Apply today by clicking on the link provided-take the next step towards joining a supportive team where your expertise will truly matter.
• Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.
• Robert Walters (Singapore) Pte Ltd
• ROC No.: 199706961E | EA Licence No.: 03C5451
• EA Registration No.: R1871051 Gregorio Tabusalla Cazalis

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