Group Consolidation Accountant

Group Consolidation Accountant

Key Responsibilities

Group Consolidation & Financial Reporting

\- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements in accordance with SFRS(I) / IFRS.

\- Perform inter-company eliminations, reconciliations, and balance confirmations across group entities.

\- Prepare consolidation journals, minority interest calculations, and goodwill/PPA schedules.

\- Maintain and update the group consolidation workpapers and reporting templates.

\- Support the preparation of management reporting packs for senior leadership and the Board.

Statutory & Regulatory Compliance

\- Assist in the preparation of entity-level statutory accounts for Singapore and overseas subsidiaries.

\- Coordinate with local finance teams and external auditors across multiple jurisdictions.

\- Support year-end audit processes, including preparation of audit schedules, flux analysis, and auditor queries.

\- Monitor compliance with filing deadlines across entities (ACRA, IRAS, and overseas equivalents).

Inter-company & Treasury Support

\- Maintain inter-company loan schedules, interest accruals, and related-party disclosures.

\- Support inter-company recharges, transfer pricing documentation, and reconciliation of inter-company accounts.

\- Assist with foreign currency translation and revaluation entries.

Entity Accounting

\- Maintain full accounting records for the Group's Singapore-incorporated investment holding company.

\- Process and reconcile inter-company transactions, including management fees, recharges, inter-company loans, and dividend entries.

\- Maintain the fixed asset register and process depreciation journals.

\- Process and reconcile Singapore payroll entries for employees, including CPF contributions and related accruals.

\- Prepare monthly management accounts and balance sheet schedules.

\- Liaise with the corporate secretary, auditors, and tax agents on statutory and compliance requirements.

Systems & Process

\- Work with the ERP system (Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central) to extract and validate financial data.

\- Support process improvements and standardisation of reporting across group entities.

\- Assist in onboarding new entities into the group reporting framework.

Requirements

Experience & Qualifications

\- Degree in Accountancy or Finance; CPA (Singapore), ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification preferred.

\- Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience, with at least 3 years in a group consolidation or group reporting function.

\- Prior experience in a Big 4 audit firm is preferred.

\- Prior experience in a manufacturing environment (precision engineering, medical devices, or related industries preferred).

\- Experience with Singapore-listed companies or other listed group structures (ASX, Bursa Malaysia, HKEX, etc.) is an advantage.

\- Familiarity with ERP systems; experience with Microsoft Dynamics / Business Central is a plus.

Technical Skills

\- Strong technical knowledge of SFRS(I) / IFRS, particularly standards relevant to consolidation (SFRS(I) 10, 3, 1-21, 1-36).

\- Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, financial modelling); experience with consolidation tools is an advantage.

\- Ability to handle multi-currency consolidation and foreign exchange accounting.

\- Familiarity with intercompany elimination and related-party transaction accounting.

Personal Attributes

\- Detail-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

\- Able to work independently and manage multiple deadlines across entities and time zones.

\- Good communication skills for liaising with local finance teams, auditors, and regional stakeholders.

\- Organised, process-driven, and comfortable in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.