Job Description

What we will offer:We will offer you a place where you can be yourself and where there are no limits on what you can achieve. With us, you can take ownership of your career and have honest conversations throughout. You would join an ambitious firm with a clear strategy for profitable growth where you can get early responsibility and early involvement in growing the business. Here you can expect a competitive and fair reward as well as recognition based on all round performance. This forms part of our internal promise to you, The Deal, between the firm and its employees.You can expect:

• A competitive salary and a host of family friendly policies.
• Private medical insurance and dental care for you.
• The opportunity to support the firm's charity through volunteering leave.
• A wellbeing strategy that focuses on preventative measures to maintain overall health, and tools and support for when our people experience physical or mental difficulties. The strategy focuses on four pillars: physical, emotional, financial and social aspects.

Team Structure:The Finance team in Singapore comprise a total of six members: Finance manager, Management Accountant, Accounts executive, two Accounts assistants and a Credit controller.The Management accountant will play a vital role in delivering accurate financial information to support the running of the office and decision making. The team is responsible for the processing and integrity of information relating to; accounts payable, credit control; legal cashiering, billing and revenue management as well as the preparation of management reports. Main Responsibilities:

• Preparation and analysis of monthly management accounts.
• Preparation of Practice Group performance and investigating variances.
• Preparation of monthly balance sheet and interfirm account reconciliations in line with the firm's global month end timetable.
• Reviewing bank reconciliations, general ledger entries and posting of month-end and year-end journal entries.
• Preparation of monthly cash flow projections and ad hoc management information.
• Supporting the preparation of annual financial statements (e.g., balance sheets, income statements).
• Playing a key role in the preparation of the Singapore office's annual budget, as well as forecasting in line with firmwide processes.
• Review cashier payments and client account transactions (in accordance with SAR rules).
• Assisting with tax filings, including, GST, WHT or other statutory requirements.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory, SAR rules and internal controls.
• Liaising with external auditors on the annual audit and Accountantxe2x80x99s report.
• Support, mentor and develop the junior members of the team.
• Proactively engage with process optimisation initiatives.

Attributes/Skills Required:The successful candidate should have the following:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting and or accounting qualifications like CPA/CA/ACCA or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a management accounting role preferably within a law firm or professional services environment.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards
• focused, accurate with strong attention to detail
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to build professional relationships within the office
• High level of integrity and professionalism
• Proactive with strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Adaptable to change and comfortable working in a dynamic, international environment

This job description is indicative only and does not represent an exhaustive list of responsibilities. The firm reserves the right to alter or change the responsibilities at any time, in line with the firm's strategy and business needs.We are an equal opportunity organisation, committed to having a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture, or any other protected characteristics. We aim to create a culture where everyone can be themselves and is valued for their strengths and unique perspectives. About the Firm:With 8 offices worldwide and with our headquarters based in London, Stephenson Harwood is a law firm where our people are committed to achieving the goals of our clients - listed and private companies, institutions and individuals across the globe. Our mix of expertise and culture results in a combination of deep local insight and the capability to provide a seamless international service.Our experience encompasses corporate, commercial litigation and arbitration, employment, pensions and private wealth, finance, marine and international trade, and real estate and projects.We assemble teams of bright thinkers to match our clients' needs and give the right advice from the right person at the right time. Dedicating the highest calibre of legal talent to overcome the most complex issues, we deliver pragmatic, expert advice that is set squarely in the real world.We understand the power of diversity in delivering that high calibre advice to our clients. We want to attract diverse talent, and we particularly encourage applications from underrepresented demographics.Our ValuesIndividuality - We encourage creativity and develop talentCommitment - To be the best and deliver the highest standardTeamwork - We work together to build close, long-term relationshipsStraight talking - We say what we mean and do what we sayTo be a successful firm where talented people work together in an entrepreneurial environment, building long term client relationships.This vision is about who we want to be, as well as who we are. It is as much about our values as about our character xe2x80x93 the attributes we want to see from all our people. That's how we unlock our entrepreneurial spirit, advising our clients with top performing teams.A key part of the 2026 strategy is to focus on five core sectors: decarbonisation, life sciences, private capital & funds, technology, and transportation & trade. These have been identified as crucial in the drive for accelerated profitable growth.

Stephenson Harwood LLC