Accounting & Payroll Manager

Job Highlights

o Training and development opportunities
o Performance-based bonus
o Open door policy and positive work culture

Responsibilities

o Manage a portfolio of clients, and be responsible for the preparation / review of:

• Management accounts, consolidated accounts and statutory financial statements
• Monthly payrolls, annual Forms IR8A/IR8E and ad-hoc Forms IR21
• Quarterly GST returns and MAS Forms

o Supervise and provide guidance to junior staff

o Ensure timely submission of deliverables to clients

o Responsible for raising bills and assisting the firm’s Finance Team with collection of outstanding receivables from clients assigned

o Work with Director in expanding client portfolio, including meeting potential clients, drafting proposals for new assignments and following up on engagement letters

o Assist in training staff, which includes organising and conducting formal training sessions for staff to ensure they are kept abreast of developments in accounting standards and payroll regulations, as well as on the job training

o Responsible for staff evaluation, motivating team, development and career path planning for staff assigned

o Ad-hoc accounting and payroll related assignments

Requirements

o ACCA/Degree holders in Accountancy or Business Studies

o Chartered Accountant (ISCA) and/or SiATP (GST) is a plus

o Minimum 5 years’ relevant work experience, preferably in an outsourced environment

o Sound understanding and application of accounting standards, payroll requirements and GST regulations

o Strong working knowledge of:

• Accounting systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Oracle NetSuite, SAP and/or Xero;
• Payroll systems; and
• Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word

o Good command of English (both written and oral)

o Analytical, savvy with numbers and has an eye for details

o Organized, process-driven, able to multi-task and deadline oriented

o Good interpersonal skills and strong team player