Contract Accountant (6 months; Changi Airport)

We are seeking a detail-oriented Contract Accountant to support a time-critical project involving the resolution of inter-company balances as part of a corporate liquidation initiative.

This role offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure to cross-border transactions and work closely with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including finance teams, tax consultants, banks, auditors, and corporate service providers.

In addition to supporting the liquidation project, the successful candidate will assist with the preparation of year-end financial statements for dormant entities within the Group and support ongoing tax compliance activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, reconcile, and resolve inter-company balances across multiple entities within the Group.
• Extract, analyse, and consolidate accounting data from ERP systems and financial records to support reconciliation and settlement activities.
• Prepare schedules, supporting documentation, and working papers required for inter-company settlements.
• Collaborate with internal finance teams to validate outstanding balances and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare documentation to support cross-border remittances, debt waivers, and other settlement arrangements.
• Liaise with external stakeholders, including tax consultants, banks, auditors, and corporate service providers, to facilitate and execute transactions.
• Monitor settlement progress and maintain accurate records of actions taken and outcomes achieved.
• Support the preparation of documentation required for corporate liquidation and restructuring activities.
• Assist with finance-related projects, including entity liquidations, tax health checks, and tax audits.
• Maintain proper records of tax filings, correspondence, and supporting documentation.
• Prepare year-end financial statements and supporting schedules for dormant companies, ensuring reconciliations are completed and statutory reporting requirements are met.
• Extract and compile financial information, schedules, and supporting documents for external tax agents to facilitate tax compliance filings, and respond to subsequent queries where required.
• Coordinate with tax agents, auditors, corporate secretarial firms, and other stakeholders to ensure timely completion of statutory, tax, and financial reporting obligations.
• Ensure proper filing and maintenance of accounting records and supporting documentation for audit, tax, and governance purposes.
• Perform month-end closing activities for dormant overseas entities.
• Undertake other finance and project-related responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Accountancy, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant accounting or finance experience.
• Experience in financial reporting, inter-company accounting, tax compliance, treasury operations, or corporate restructuring/liquidation projects will be highly advantageous.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting standards, and reconciliation processes.
• Experience preparing statutory financial statements and supporting tax compliance activities is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret and analyse financial data accurately.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (BC) will be an added advantage.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across functions and with external parties.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.

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