Associate, Management Accounts & Corporate Secretarial

As an Associate working in our Management Accounts & Corporate Secretarial (MACS)team, you will play a key role in both statutory compliance/governance for our clients and the preparation of accurate and timely financial information - ensuring alignment with ACRA requirements, the Companies Act1967, and relevant accounting standards.

Management Accounts Responsibilities

1. Preparation of Accounts: Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts for investment funds, holding companies, and other corporate structures, ensuring accuracy and adherence to IFRS/SFRS.
2. Bookkeeping &Journals: Posting journals, accruals, and prepayments; maintaining general ledgers and supporting schedules.
3. Reconciliations: Preparing and reviewing bank, intercompany, and balance sheet reconciliations to ensure integrity of financial data.
4. Financial Analysis: Assisting in variance analysis, expense monitoring, and providing insights to support client decision-making.
5. Audit & Compliance Support: Coordinating with auditors, preparing year-end financial statements, and assisting clients in meeting tax and regulatory filing requirements.
6. Client Liaison: Acting as a point of contact for accounting queries, ensuring clear communication of financial results and requirements.

Corporate Secretarial Responsibilities

1. Statutory Compliance : Ensuring companies comply with the Singapore Companies Act and filing annual return and other statutory documents with ACRA
2. Corporate Governance: advising the board of directors on governance matters and ensuring board procedures are followed and decisions properly documented
3. Administrative Duties : Maintaining statutory registers (i.e. of directors, shareholders), organizing and minuting Annual General Meetings (AGM’s) and board meetings, and managing share transfers, dividend declarations and company resolutions
4. Liaison Role: Acting as a bridge between companies and regulatory bodies and keeping company information updated with ACRA (i.e. officers, addresses, contact information)
5. Corporate Change Support : Assisting with mergers, acquisitions and restructuring, ensuring compliance during changes in shareholding and directorships