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.

Meticulous, organised, accountable, and able to work independently in a deadline-driven environment.

With effect from 1 November 2022, Nexia TS rebrands as CLA Global TS following a strategic move of the entire firm joining CLA Global Limited (CLA Global), a leading global organisation comprised of independent accounting and advisory firms. CLA Global TS will be the member firm for Singapore, Southeast Asia and China; and be CLA Global’s key leading firm in Asia. Led by the same leaders with more than 30 years of professional experience, CLA Global TS will continue to provide assurance, taxation, accounting, and various advisory services from locations in Singapore, China and Malaysia.

CLA Global TS (formerly Nexia TS) - Same Firm, New Name, New Opportunities.