Senior Accountant / Assistant Finance Manager

Company: KIDE INTERNATIONAL
Location: Singapore
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Level: Senior Executive
Job Function: Accounting, Auditing and Taxation

Job Overview

KIDE INTERNATIONAL is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant / Assistant Finance Manager to manage the full spectrum of accounting and financial activities for our Singapore entity.

The successful candidate will be responsible for full-set accounting, statutory compliance, tax filing, financial reporting and audit coordination. The role will also work closely with our headquarters in China and support cross-border financial and tax matters.

Key Responsibilities

Full-Set Accounting

• Handle the full set of accounts for the Singapore entity, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger and bank reconciliation.
• Manage monthly and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and management reports.
• Monitor cash flow, expenses and financial transactions.

Compliance and Tax Filing

• Ensure compliance with Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS) and relevant statutory requirements.
• Prepare and submit GST returns and support corporate income tax filings.
• Ensure compliance with requirements issued by the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS).
• Maintain proper accounting records and supporting documentation.

Financial Processes and Internal Controls

• Assist in establishing, reviewing and improving financial processes and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, reporting accuracy and financial governance.
• Support the implementation or improvement of accounting systems and procedures.

Audit and External Liaison

• Coordinate annual audits and statutory reporting with external auditors.
• Liaise with tax agents and other professional service providers.
• Prepare audit schedules, supporting documents and responses to audit queries.
• Independently follow up on audit and compliance matters.

Head Office Reporting

• Liaise with the China headquarters regarding financial reporting and management requirements.
• Provide consolidation support and prepare reports according to the headquarters reporting schedules.
• Ensure clear and timely communication between the Singapore entity and the China finance team.

Banking and External Stakeholder Management

• Maintain effective working relationships with banks, auditors, tax agents and other relevant institutions.
• Support banking arrangements, account administration and other finance-related matters.

Cross-Border Tax Support

• Support cross-border tax compliance and structuring matters involving Singapore, China, Southeast Asia and the United States.
• Assist in reviewing and applying relevant Double Taxation Agreements (DTAs).
• Support tax-efficient and compliant profit-repatriation arrangements, including dividend payments.
• Assist in ensuring that cross-border arrangements comply with applicable economic-substance and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• At least five years of full-set accounting experience in Singapore.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore corporate tax, GST and statutory reporting requirements.
• Familiarity with CPF, payroll-related regulations and Singapore employment practices.
• Good understanding of Singapore's business environment and company regulations.
• Proficiency in accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks or SAP.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Fluent spoken and written English.
• Ability to communicate in Mandarin is an advantage, as the position requires liaison with the China headquarters.
• Strong attention to detail, organisational skills and ability to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CPA or ISCA membership.
• Experience in engineering, construction or project-based companies.
• Experience in trading, import-export or cross-border businesses.
• Previous experience managing external audits independently.
• Experience in China-Singapore cross-border finance and taxation.
• Experience in financial process improvement or accounting-system implementation.

Key Skills

• Full-Set Accounting
• Financial Reporting
• Financial Management
• Corporate Tax
• GST and Tax Compliance
• Singapore Financial Reporting Standards
• Audit Coordination
• Internal Controls
• Cross-Border Taxation
• ACCA, CPA or ISCAa