Job Description

Job Title: Finance Specialist
Location: Singapore, MYP Centre
Department: Entity Finance
Reports To: Associate Director, Finance
About this Role
Join our dynamic finance team as a General Accounting Specialist, where you'll blend traditional accounting expertise with cutting-edge data analytics. You'll play a key role in transforming financial data into actionable insights through financial reporting tool eg. PowerBI while supporting critical accounting operations for 2 entities.
What You'll Do

• Drive financial close process - Execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and balance sheet and income statement review
• Support finance operation - Adhoc requests, Create CC, GL, employee access to CorpPass, etc.
• Statutory Reporting - Manage the annual Statutory Reporting of entities.
• Build impactful dashboards - Create and maintain Power BI dashboards that turn complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders
• Partner with key stakeholders - Collaborate with external auditors and tax partners to deliver accurate audited financial statements, and manage tax schedules and submission of tax forms
• Strengthen internal controls - Support SOX compliance initiatives and help maintain robust financial processes
• Enable data-driven decisions - Work cross-functionally to streamline reporting processes and improve data quality
• Take on strategic projects - Support special finance initiatives and contribute to process improvements

What You Bring
Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of accounting principles and IFRS, GAAP standards
• PowerBI expertise - hands-on experience creating dashboards and data visualization
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Sharp analytical mindset and excellent attention to detail.
• Collaborative team player who thrives in fast paced environments

Preferred:

• Previous accounting/finance internship or work experience
• Knowledge of financial reporting standards and compliance frameworks
• Basic understanding of data modeling and business intelligence concepts
• Experience or open to working with automation tools (Power Automate, VBA, Python)

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
• Hybrid work flexibility to support work-life balance (3 days in office, 2 days WFH)
• Career development opportunities with clear growth pathways
• Tech-forward environment where innovation is encouraged
• Inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and ideas

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Employee Status: Regular
Relocation:
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Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid
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Required Skills: Accounting, Accounting, Business Data Analytics, Business Decisions, Business Intelligence (BI), Corporate Experience, Credit Management, Data Management, Detail-Oriented, External Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting Controls, Financial Advising, Financial Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Financial Recordkeeping, Financial Regulatory Reporting, Financial Statement Review, Financial Transactions, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Interpersonal Relationships, Invoice Processing, IS Audit, Order to Cash (OTC), Preparation of Financial Reports {+ 4 more}
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Job Posting End Date: 09/7/2025
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