Job Description

Candidate Specification

To be successful in this role you will:

• Hold relevant accountancy professional certifications, (CPA, CA, ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or equivalent) or on the pathway to certification.
• 4 to 7 years of experience in financial accounting in large organisations.
• Have demonstrated industry experience working for a large international company.
• Experience working in a financial accounting capacity.
• Stakeholder Management, ability to build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders, including department heads, executives, and non-finance teams.
• Highly proficient in the MS Suite.

Mott MacDonald\'s Finance team across the Asia region provide a trusted front line financial support service.
As part of our commitment to developing and servicing our key clients, we are looking for a Financial Accountant to join us in our Singapore office.

Working within a tight knit Finance team committed to the Asia business unit, with links into our wider APAC regional finance team, this newly created opportunity will see you reporting into the Regional Finance Manager and taking on areas of the statutory financial accounting.

Take action to deliver responsibilities by:

• Financial Reporting: Prepare and analyze financial statements, including the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement. Ensure compliance with accounting standards (e.g., Generally Accepted Accounting Principles or International Financial Reporting Standards).
• Month-End and Year-End Closing: Oversee the month-end and year-end closing processes, which may involve reconciling accounts, making adjusting entries, and ensuring accurate financial reporting.
• Financial Compliance: Ensure compliance with tax regulations and other financial laws. Prepare and submit necessary tax returns and reports.
• Financial Controls: Develop and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets, prevent fraud, and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Audit Support: Assist in both internal and external audits, providing documentation and explanations to auditors. Address any audit findings and make necessary improvements to financial processes.
• Cashflow/Treasury Management: Manage the company\'s cash flow, including overseeing cash disbursements, collections, and investments to optimise the use of funds.
• Regulatory Compliance: Stay informed about changes in accounting regulations and ensure the company complies with all relevant standards and requirements.
• Financial Communication: Communicate financial information and insights to both financial and non-financial stakeholders, including senior management and department heads.
• Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor junior accounting staff, providing guidance and training as needed.
• Ad Hoc Projects: Participate in special financial projects, system implementations, or process improvements.

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Contract Type

Permanent

Discipline

Finance and Accounting

Job Profile

Mott MacDonald is a uniquely diverse global management, engineering and development consultancy that offers a diverse range of opportunities for potential employees to work with World Expert Practitioners on small and large scale projects within our East Asia region.

Our unique geographical location means that we are able to tap into expertise and resources from other countries in which we operate and so whether you are from a technical background or have traditionally worked in support services, you will be amazed at the career development opportunities that Mott MacDonald can offer to you.

Recruiter Contact

Shing Ying Low

Website Region

Asia Pacific

Website Sector

Corporate services

Sector

Corporate Services

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Work pattern

Full time

Other Information

Equality, diversity and inclusion
We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

Agile working
At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, flexibility and trust.

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