Senior Accountant

21 hours ago

Singapore River Beecroft Animal Specialist Services Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

About the Role

We are seeking a hands-on Accountant to join the finance function of a fast- growing veterinary hospital. This person will ensure seamless continuity by taking charge of the FY Oct 2024 – Sep 2025 accounting, while driving stronger controls, documentation, and audit/compliance readiness. You will work closely with consultants and operational management, focusing on implementing best practices and steady process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Operations & Handover:

  • Take full handover of FY Oct 2024 – Sep 2025 accounts from the current

    accountant.
  • Hands-on involvement of the FY24-25 Statutory Audit
  • Fully manage the accounting form Oct24-25 period.
  • Understand current processes to ensure a smooth knowledge transfer and

    business continuity.
  • Manage daily bookkeeping and the general ledger using QuickBooks.
  • Reinstate robust monthly closing, weekly revenue and cash reconciliation,

    and timely GST compliance.
  • Manage full scope accounting, assisted by 2 junior assistants.
  • Implement audit issues resolution

Control & Compliance:

  • Identify and document process gaps; work with consultants and leadership to

    implement best practices and enforce controls.
  • Ensure accurate record-keeping, timely statutory filings, tax compliance, and

    audit readiness.

Process Improvements:

  • Document and standardize accounting procedures and workflows so others

    can back up or adopt these processes as needed.
  • Guide continuous improvement projects and help embed a culture of

    operational discipline in the finance team.

Collaboration & Reporting:

  • Support cross-functional engagement with HR (for payroll/allowances),

    operations (for cash handling and billing), and external auditors (for annual

    audits).
  • Prepare accurate monthly/quarterly financial statements per SFRS and

    management requirements.
  • Ensure the business is always "audit-ready" and help deliver timely, issue-free

    audits each cycle.

Transformation Mindset:

  • Contribute to ongoing finance transformation projects (process automation,

    digital documentation, reporting enhancements).
  • Recommend improvements for cost efficiencies, cash flow, and compliance

    leveraging digital tools.

Qualifications & Skills

  • Chartered Accountant OR Professional Degree in Accounting
  • 6-10 years' experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting software;

    QuickBooks Online experience preferred.
  • Should have handled an SME with at least 120 employees and an annual

    turnover of above SGD 10 Million.
  • Technology driven, able to identify automation opportunities.
  • Excellent MS Excel skills
  • Strong knowledge of Singapore tax regulations (including GST) and statutory

    reporting.
  • Sound understanding of monthly closing, reconciliations, and audit support.
  • Experience documenting processes and implementing controls (especially in

    a transitioning or growing SME environment).
  • High attention to detail, integrity, and a proactive, collaborative working style.
  • Strong communication; able to work independently and as part of a

    consulting/operations team.
  • Singaporean citizen or permanent resident (as per client requirements);

    immediate start preferred.

Reports to: Senior Finance Manager

Eligibility: Singapore Citizens & Permanent Residents only

Notice Period Preference: Immediate to 1 month

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