Senior Accountant (Contract)

About the company

Our client, an established oil and gas company, is seeking for Senior Accountant to oversee financial reporting, general ledger management, statutory reporting, tax compliance, treasury activities and financial controls. The successful candidate will ensure accurate and timely financial closing, maintain compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements, and drive continuous improvement across finance processes.

Your tasks

• Manage the full set of accounts, including general ledger maintenance, journal preparation and posting, monthly financial closing, and financial reporting.
• Prepare and review monthly and quarterly balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring all subledgers are reconciled to the general ledger.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of monthly financial reports, investigate discrepancies, resolve reporting issues, and collaborate with FP&A teams on financial performance reporting.
• Complete monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting requirements using Tagetik, ensuring accurate reporting and reconciliation between internal financial records and reporting systems.
• Maintain effective financial controls and governance processes by implementing accounting policies, procedures and internal control measures.
• Support control and governance activities, including control risk self-assessments, business process reviews and management representations.
• Lead and coordinate annual group audits and statutory audits, acting as the main liaison with external auditors.
• Prepare audited financial statements, manage audit adjustments and consolidation accounting, and reconcile statutory accounts with financial reporting under IFRS.
• Manage corporate tax compliance and filings, including corporate income tax, property tax and Goods and Services Tax (GST), ensuring timely and accurate submissions to IRAS.
• Prepare monthly tax provisions, deferred tax calculations, tax balance sheet reconciliations and quarterly or annual tax reporting schedules.
• Respond to tax-related queries from internal stakeholders and the global tax team.
• Manage treasury activities, including cash flow forecasting, fixed deposit placements and financing-related matters.
• Coordinate dividend distributions, prepare shareholder communications and board resolutions in collaboration with the Company Secretary.
• Prepare bank compliance certificates, monitor loan interest payments and support financing activities, including interest rate swap settlements.
• Identify and implement process improvements through effective use of data, technology and automation.
• Support ad hoc finance projects and initiatives to strengthen financial reporting, operational efficiency and compliance.

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in accounting, auditing or financial reporting.
• Degree in Finance, Accountancy, Business or a related discipline, or a recognised professional accounting qualification.
• CPA qualification required.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, financial management, taxation and Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS).
• Experience in statutory audits, tax compliance, financial controls and consolidation accounting.
• Experience in asset-intensive industries, with knowledge of lease accounting, asset retirement obligations and deferred taxation, will be an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Oracle ERP and Tagetik reporting software is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrates initiative, accountability and a continuous improvement mindset.

How to apply

Interested candidates may email your resume to Eline Poh (eline@onesevenc.com) We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Eline Poh Qiao Ying eline@onesevenc.com EA License No.: 23S2032 | R2198980