As a Senior Accounts Manager – Regional Operations, you will oversee end‑to‑end accounting operations across multiple jurisdictions (Singapore, Australia, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and other assigned entities). This role combines technical accounting expertise, tax compliance, and financial management with leadership responsibilities to ensure accurate reporting, strong controls, and strategic support for business decisions. You will also drive efficiency through shared services operations across the region.
What You’ll Do and How You’ll Succeed
- Manage accounts and operational finance duties under a shared services model.
- Oversee daily accounting activities, postings, reconciliations, and intercompany transactions across multiple entities.
- Finalize financial statements and consolidated reports for submission to the parent company.
- Maintain accurate and secure financial records in compliance with regulations.
- Review and approve payments/invoices, ensuring strong internal controls for revenue recognition and cost management.
- Prepare and submit regulatory submissions (corporate tax, employee tax clearances, CPF, GST, SST, WHT, etc.).
- Ensure 100% compliance with regulatory and legal requirements, maintaining zero exposure to financial due diligence risks.
- Apply tax knowledge to transactions and identify optimisation opportunities.
- Oversee billing, collections, expense tracking, and cash flow management.
- Monitor bank balances and manage fund flows to meet operational requirements.
- Review monthly payroll calculations for local and overseas staff, ensuring accuracy of payroll reports and transfers.
- Prepare MIS reports (balance sheet accounts with supporting schedules).
- Track budgets vs. actuals, perform reconciliations, and conduct variance analysis.
- Liaise with auditors, tax advisors, regulators, and corporate secretarial teams.
- Collaborate with multicultural teams across regions to ensure smooth operations.
- Support strategic financial planning and provide advisory for business decisions.
- Drive continuous improvements in accounting processes, systems, and reporting.
- Handle ad hoc tasks such as providing financial info, client accreditations, bank forms, and insurer liaison.
We’d Love to Hear From You If…
Experience
- You have 5+ years of professional experience in accounts and finance operations.
- You hold a degree in Business, Accounting, or a professional qualification (CPA, ACCA, CA, MBA).
- You have exposure to regional accounting work.
- Prior experience in IT consulting/services companies is an advantage.
Technical Expertise
- You are proficient in MS Excel and accounting software.
- You are experienced with ERP systems (e.g., Navision).
- You are skilled in preparing consolidated reports, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
Ways of Working
- You are an effective team leader with a hands‑on approach to collaboration and problem‑solving.
- You demonstrate strong accountability for team objectives and financial outcomes.
- You communicate effectively and manage conflicts with maturity and sound judgment.
- You excel in planning, organising, and delegating tasks.
- You adapt flexibly to changing deadlines and thrive in fast‑paced environments.
- You build strong multicultural teams and foster collaboration across regions.