Accountant

Process Engineering Specialists (PES) is a multi-discipline consultancy providing specialist project management, validation, and automation services to our pharmaceutical clients throughout Asia, Europe, and the US.

We are hiring a Financial Accountant to take charge of our full spectrum of accounting and finance functions. This role is perfect for someone detail-oriented, compliance-savvy, and confident in managing both day-to-day finance operations and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Record Keeping

• Maintain accurate full sets of accounts for assigned entities. Ensuring all financial transactions are properly recorded and documented.
• Manage accounts payable: process bills, posting payments, and resolve queries.
• Posting of receipts from clients.
• Manage related-party transactions, loans, and intercompany transactions.
• Preparation of monthly accounting schedules.

Reconciliations & Closing

• Perform reconciliations of balance sheet accounts and P&L.
• Prepare and post period-end adjustments.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes.

Financial Reporting

• Prepare financial statements in compliance with SFRS, IFRS and relevant standards.
• Support management accounting functions, including variance analysis.
• Prepare management reports when required.

Taxation

• Assist with the preparation and filing of quarterly GST or VAT returns, and other taxes (where applicable).
• Assist with the preparation and filing of corporate income tax - working with tax consultants.
• Ensure compliance with statutory deadlines and maintain proper documentation.

Audit & Compliance

• Assist with the year-end statutory audit of financial statements including attending to auditors queries and requirements.
• Preparation of audit schedules as assigned.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks.

Process & System Improvement

• Continuously review and improve accounting systems, workflows, and processes for efficiency.
• Support ad-hoc projects and financial analysis as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• CPA or CA qualification preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting experience, ideally within multi-entity structures.
• Strong knowledge of SFRS, IFRS, IRAS and GST regulations.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Xero, SAP, Oracle, or equivalent) and Excel.
• Meticulous attention to detail with good problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, be a self-motivated team player and meet strict deadlines.

Remuneration is offered based on relevant qualifications, work experience and skill sets.