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Accountant (Start-Up)

Singapore Permanent SG$5,500 - SG$6,000 per month (SG$66,000 - SG$72,000 per year) View Job Description
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced accounting professional to join a newly established joint venture within the manufacturing sector. This role offers the rare chance to shape the finance function, establish key processes, and work closely with senior stakeholders as the business scales across the region.
  • Opportunity to build a finance function from the ground up.
  • High visibility role partnering directly with senior stakeholders.

About Our Client

Our client is a growing manufacturing business established through a strategic joint venture between industry-leading organisations. With ambitious expansion plans across Asia, the company is currently building its operational and financial foundations to support long-term growth.

Job Description

  • Manage the full spectrum of accounting activities including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, tax and intercompany transactions.
  • Prepare timely monthly management accounts and financial reports to support business decision-making.
  • Lead month-end closing activities and ensure financial records are accurate and compliant.
  • Oversee tax reporting, statutory filings and audit requirements.
  • Establish accounting policies, financial controls, approval workflows and reporting structures.
  • Partner closely with senior management, shareholders and external service providers on financial matters.
  • Support the setup and onboarding of new entities as the business expands.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 5 years of accounting and finance experience.
  • Proven experience managing the full accounting cycle including AP, AR, General Ledger, intercompany accounting and month-end closing.
  • Experience within a manufacturing environment is essential.
  • Strong understanding of financial reporting, statutory compliance and taxation requirements.
  • Experience supporting audits and working with external stakeholders.
  • Hands-on, detail-oriented and comfortable working in a growing business environment.
  • Prior exposure to start-up, greenfield, joint venture or newly established business setups will be advantageous.
  • Experience using ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics is beneficial.
  • Proficiency in Mandarin is required to effectively communicate with Mandarin-speaking clients, customers, or business stakeholders as part of the job responsibilities.

What's on Offer

  • Rare opportunity to build and shape a finance function from its early stages.
  • High level of exposure to senior leadership and key strategic business decisions.
  • Significant autonomy and ownership within a growing organisation.
  • Long-term career development opportunities as the business expands regionally.
Contact
Audrey Ang (Lic No:R22111098/ EA no: 18C9065)
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7100863
Phone number
+65 65419940

Job summary

Function
Finance & Accounting
Specialisation
Accountant/Bookkeeper
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Singapore
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Audrey Ang (Lic No:R22111098/ EA no: 18C9065)
Consultant contact
+65 65419940
Job Reference
JN-092026-7100863

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