Associate/Accountant/Senior Client Accountant

About This Role

Being an effective, efficient, and profitable part of Ocorian, this role involves managing a portfolio of accounting clients. It includes coaching, guiding, and reviewing the work of team members, setting deliverables timelines for timely and accurate service, and providing high-quality service to Ocorian's clients.

Responsibilities

• Work with a Senior Manager/Manager/Assistant Manager, Client accounting in ensuring accurate and timely completion of accounting, payroll, GST, corporate tax and XBRL filings in compliance with statutory requirements and managing tight timelines
• Manage and prepare full sets of accounts and/or unaudited financial statements, adhering to Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS) and/or such other reporting standards, where applicable
• Supervise and review the work of onshore/offshore team members to meet and exceed service standards
• Serve as key liaison for clients, providing advisory support on accounting, payroll and compliance matters
• Oversee the onboarding process for new clients, ensuring smooth transition of accounting, tax, GST and/or payroll records (whichever applicable)
• Liaise effectively with auditors and/or tax agents to facilitate accounting and tax processes
• Drive process improvements through software implementation, workflow enhancements and ensuring regulatory and/or non-regulatory deadlines are met
• Support the Senior Manager/Manager/Assistant Manager, Client Accounting in managing overall targets and proactively monitor actual performance against target
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS), ACRA, MOM, CPF and relevant tax regulations
• Minimum 2 – 3 years of experience in a client accounting or similar role, preferably in the business services or corporate advisory industry
• Holds a degree in accountancy from reputable university or such equivalent qualification or is currently pursuing a professional qualification with ACCA or ISCA
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, Navision and accounting software such as Xero
• Good communication skills in English and Mandarin, able to interact with International and Chinese clients
• Positive work attitude with strong initiatives, a team player and able to work independently, lead and motivate junior team members
• Ability to take challenges and adhere to tight deadlines
• Meticulous, organised, detailed and deadline-oriented

Nice to have:

• Preferably with 2 years of relevant experience
• Fresh graduate or candidate with less experience may also be considered
• Experience with preparing financials for trust structure and related entities will be an advantage