Assistant Manager (Outsourcing Services)

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Director and Associate Director in engagement pitching and client onboarding activities.
• Assist in managing a portfolio of outsourced accounting clients and ensure that client deliverables are completed accurately and within agreed timelines.
• Serve as a key liaison with clients on routine accounting, reporting, payment processing, and operational matters.
• Prepare and review full sets of accounts, monthly management accounts, financial statements, schedules, and supporting reports.
• Review work prepared by associates and senior associates to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable accounting standards and client requirements.
• Guide and support junior team members through coaching, work allocation, review comments, and on-the-job training.
• Liaise with auditors, tax agents, corporate secretarial teams, and other external stakeholders as required.
• Participate in ad hoc assignments, system implementation, automation initiatives, and internal improvement projects where required.
• Conduct training sessions for team members to enhance technical knowledge, service delivery standards, and accounting processes.

Requirements

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Professional qualification such as CA Singapore, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent is preferred.
• At least 5 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in outsourced accounting, client accounting services, or professional services.
• Experience in consolidation work, investment-related accounting work and fund administrative work will be advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of full-set accounting, month-end closing, financial reporting, and management reporting.
• Good understanding of Singapore Financial Reporting Standards and local statutory requirements.
• Proficiency in accounting software, cloud-based platforms, and ERP software such as Xero, MYOB, or similar systems will be advantageous.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and client service skills.
• Able to communicate effectively in both English and Mandarin to liaise with Mandarin-speaking clients.
• Meticulous, organised, accountable, and able to work independently in a deadline-driven environment.