Senior Group Accountant, Singapore

PharmEng Technology, part of the Efor Group, is a multi-discipline consultancy providing specialist project management, commissioning and qualification services to our pharmaceutical clients throughout Asia, Europe, and the US. We are currently recruiting for the following position based in Singapore: Senior Group Accountant We are hiring a Senior Group Accountant with 8+ years of relevant experience. This permanent position reports to our Singapore Operations Manager, based in Jurong East. Responsibilities including: 1. Handling the accounts function for group companies in Singapore and overseas. 2. Executing end-to-end accounting functions, including AP, AR, GL, and reconciliation, while ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory frameworks. 3. Maintaining accounting software (OCI Accounting System and Xero) to track and manage financial data. Ensuring accurate input and maintenance of data in the system. 4. Maintaining the general ledger and ensuring that all financial transactions are accurately recorded and reported to the group. 5. Posting journal entries and reconciling the bank statements with internal records to ensure accuracy in financial data for the group. 6. Preparation of / supporting GST (Singapore), VAT (Ireland / Switzerland) and SST (Malaysia)submissions. 7. Managing group tax payments and coordinating with tax authorities. 8. Handling the billing of intercompany transactions and the reconciliation of intercompany balances across group entities. 9. Preparing consolidated monthly management accounts and annual financial statements in a timely manner. 10. Preparing and managing budgets in a format agreed within the group. 11. Managing cashflow and providing timely updates to the group. 12. Liaising with external auditors for year-end audits, providing management accounts with necessary documentation, schedules, and explanations for financial records for the group. 13. Liaise with company secretaries on the company's annual returns and statutory filings. 14. Maintaining and provide schedules for accrual, prepayment, fixed assets depreciation, fixed deposits, deposits, salary advance, internal loan, and intercompany transactions. 15. Liaising with banks on banker guarantees, fixed deposit, fund transfers and other related issues. Skills / Experience: Diploma or Degree in Finance, Accountancy, or a related field. Professional certifications (e.g., ACCA, CPA) are a plus. Minimum of 8 years of hands-on experience managing full-spectrum finance and accounting functions, for group companies (Singapore and overseas business units), with a proven track record in financial reporting, compliance, and stakeholder management. Strong ability to interpret financial data, identify trends, and prepare actionable insights for decision-making. Experience with use of accounting software including XERO and OCI. Proficient with Microsoft Office and Teams. Attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy in tasks. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Collaborative, proactive, and able to work effectively within a team to achieve shared goals. Upholds the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and confidentiality.