Accountant Client Accounting and AI Workflow Transformation [CCP for Accounting Professionals]

Optimize Consulting is an ACRA registered Corporate Service Provider. We are seeking a candidate with a sound accounting background to oversee client accounting work, including work prepared by outsourced providers, and develop the ability to use and design AI tools for accounting and corporate services workflows. The role combines accounting responsibilities with a structured transition into AI enabled process improvement. Training in AI tools and workflow design will be provided. Prior AI experience, programming skills or AI qualifications are not prerequisites. Relevant fund administration experience is an advantage. Responsibilities

• Own the accounting timetable and review reconciliations, month end accounts and financial statements for a portfolio of Singapore companies; prepare selected work directly where needed.
• Review bookkeeping and schedules prepared by outsourced providers. Test material balances and unusual entries against source records, resolve exceptions and document review before client reporting.
• For entities holding securities, review broker and custodian statements, investment transactions, cash and position reconciliations, corporate actions, income accruals and foreign currency balances as relevant to the engagement.
• Coordinate GST, corporate tax, payroll and audit support schedules with external specialists. Track statutory deadlines and ACRA related work with the responsible corporate secretarial personnel.
• Coordinate client onboarding, beneficial ownership records and ongoing client record reviews under the firm’s procedures. Liaise with clients and outsourced providers to resolve accounting queries.
• Map existing work processes and identify practical opportunities to improve document collection, accounting review, client follow up and exception tracking using AI and automation.
• Following training, design, configure and implement AI assisted tools and workflows, including prompts, templates and simple automations for document extraction, reconciliation support, review checklists and reporting.
• Test outputs against source records, investigate errors and retain appropriate human review and approval. Use approved tools and handle confidential client information in accordance with the firm’s procedures.
• Document workflows and operating instructions, support colleagues and outsourced providers in using the tools, and monitor improvements in turnaround time, accuracy and manual effort.
• Maintain workpapers and a clear trail of corrections, review and approval; escalate material accounting, valuation or compliance issues to the responsible manager.

Requirements

• Diploma or degree in accountancy, finance or a related field, or an equivalent professional qualification.
• Practical experience in accounts preparation, reconciliations or financial reporting. Experience reviewing another person’s accounting work is useful.
• Ability to investigate discrepancies and challenge incomplete or unsupported accounting entries.
• Comfortable with Excel and accounting software. Experience with Xero is useful but not essential.
• Interest in learning to use and design AI tools, willingness to undertake structured training, and ability to translate accounting requirements into clear workflow steps.
• An analytical approach to testing new tools and checking their outputs, with attention to accuracy and confidentiality.
• Clear written and spoken English, good client communication and careful handling of confidential information.

Experience with fund accounting or fund administration, including securities reconciliations and investment reporting, is preferred but not required. We will also consider candidates from in house finance or other accounting roles. CSP experience is not required. Prior AI experience is not required; training will be provided. Training and role transformation The successful candidate will build on their accounting background to develop capabilities in AI tool use, prompt design, workflow mapping, automation, output validation and implementation. Training and supervised practical projects will support the transition from mainly preparing or reviewing accounts to also designing and managing AI assisted accounting and corporate services processes. Practical projects may include an AI assisted document collection process, reconciliation support workflow or outsourced work review checklist. The candidate will help define the process, configure the tool, test results, document instructions and introduce it into day to day work with appropriate review. What the role offers

• Exposure to multi client accounting, investment holding entities and corporate services work.
• Structured AI conversion training and supervision as responsibilities expand.
• Opportunities to design and implement practical tools that improve the firm’s work processes.
• Salary commensurate with relevant experience and the scope of the role.

Eligible candidates may be considered under an applicable Career Conversion Programme for the role transformation, subject to the programme partner’s assessment and approval. CCP eligibility is not a condition of employment. How to apply Please send your CV and a brief note describing the accounting work you have performed, any experience with securities or outsourced provider review, and your interest in learning to use and design AI tools for work processes. Prior AI projects or qualifications are not required.