Assistant Manager-Senior Accountant

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit quarterly and yearly statutory returns in accordance with MAS reporting requirements.

• Execute and manage quarterly closing activities including preparing GL journal entries to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.

• Handle investment accounting including bank reconciliation and reporting of investment portfolios.

• Review journal posting entries prepared by junior staff.

• Prepare management reports and perform business analysis.

• Prepare and filing of GST quarterly returns.

• Review income tax computation.

• Support financial audits by preparing schedule, reconciliation and documentation.

• Perform balance sheet reconciliation and investigate variances.

• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders.

• Prepare annual reports in compliance with FRS 117.

• Monitoring premium collection.

• Assist in automation of reporting processes, participate in accounting system upgrades and enhance internal controls.

• Assist in GST ACAP and system enhancement projects.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Professional qualification (e.g., CA, CPA, ACCA) preferred
• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience, with:
• Experience in general insurance accounting
• Prior external audit experience
• Strong knowledge of investment accounting
• Hands-on experience preparing MAS regulatory returns for insurers
• Familiarity with Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS) and insurance-specific standards
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines
• Proficient in accounting systems and Excel
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.