Chartered Accountant

We are looking for a **certified Chatered Accountant** to join our accounts team who,
- Possess a strong understanding of inventory and accounting systems, enabling effective troubleshooting and issue resolution.
- Provide high-quality accounting, auditing, taxation, and financial advisory services to support operations.
- Possess a strong understanding of accounting principles, tax regulations, and audit procedures, coupled with proven leadership skills to deliver forecast and budget reports as needed.
- Ensure compliance with statutory requirements for regional entities while staying updated on evolving regulatory changes.
- Ensure accurate reporting through in-house systems.
- Collaborate with external auditors during the annual audit process and support the preparation of audit schedules and documentation.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to interns, offering training and support as needed.
- Ensure full compliance with all applicable taxation rules and procedures.
- Oversee all aspects of cost accounting, including cost tracking, overhead allocation, work-in-progress projects, and inventory adjustments.
- Perform intercompany transaction eliminations and reconciliations with precision.
- Responsible for preparing and uploading forecast and budgeting reports.
- **Minimum 5 years**of relevant accounting experience

**Key Responsibilities**

**1. GST & Indirect Tax Compliance & Advisory**
- Prepare and file **GST returns** accurately and punctually (e.g. quarterly submissions)
- Conduct **GST health checks**, such as ASK and ACAP reviews, and assist in GST audits and IRAS queries
- Ensure proper issuance of tax invoices and maintain GST-inclusive pricing per IRAS guidelines
- Maintain accurate GST documentation and internal controls, supporting potential GST reviews or audits (e.g., ACAP)

**2. Income Tax & Direct Tax Compliance**
- Prepare and file **corporate (and, where applicable, individual) Income Tax Returns** in accordance with IRAS requirements
- Ensure timely filing of Estimated Chargeable Income (ECI), corporate tax returns (Form C/C-S), and maintain robust records for audit readiness
- Liaise with IRAS in handling tax assessments, notices, and appeals using a risk-based audit approach

**3. Statutory & Regulatory Compliance**
- Prepare financial statements in compliance with **SFRS**, and manage statutory filings with **ACRA**, including Annual Returns and Annual general meeting requirements
- Coordinate and support statutory audits; liaise closely with auditors and ensure documentation completeness
- Maintain retention of accounting and tax records as required by IRAS

**4. Tax Risk Management & Process Improvement**
- Establish and sustain **SOPs and internal controls** for tax processes to mitigate risks and ensure accurate reporting
- Identify opportunities to enhance process efficiency—e.g., through system/ERP improvements or Excel automation
- Monitor regulatory developments and update policies/workflows accordingly

Pay: $5,000.00 - $6,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person