Role Overview

We are seeking a detail-driven and hands-on Accounting Executive to support finance operations during the annual statutory audit and financial close cycle. This role is ideal for candidates with strong accounting fundamentals, advanced spreadsheet proficiency, and proven experience supporting external audits in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring financial records are accurate, reconciled, and audit-ready, while acting as a key liaison between internal stakeholders and external auditors.

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Singapore Timezone 

Key Responsibilities

Audit Support

• Prepare audit schedules for balance sheet and profit & loss accounts
• Compile and organize supporting documentation (e.g., invoices, contracts, bank statements, payroll records, approvals)
• Respond to auditor queries promptly and maintain a tracker of outstanding requests
• Reconcile general ledger balances with supporting schedules
• Assist in preparing lead schedules, roll-forwards, and variance analysis
• Maintain structured and audit-compliant documentation in shared repositories

Financial Operations

• Perform bank reconciliations and investigate unreconciled items
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable reconciliations
• Assist in managing accruals, prepayments, fixed asset registers, and intercompany balances
• Maintain clean and accurate trial balance with supporting documentation
• Support month-end close activities as required

Process & Controls

• Ensure all documentation aligns with internal control standards
• Identify discrepancies, missing support, or inconsistencies and escalate proactively
• Enhance audit trackers and improve workflow efficiency for audit and close timelines

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 2–5 years of relevant accounting or audit experience
• Proven experience supporting statutory audits (highly preferred)
• Experience in startup, SME, or multi-entity environments is an advantage

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets (e.g., pivot tables, lookups, large dataset handling)
• Experience with accounting systems such as Xero, NetSuite, QuickBooks, or similar platforms
• Ability to manage multiple schedules and large volumes of financial data

Soft Skills

• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Responsive, proactive, and able to meet tight deadlines
• Strong communication skills for working with auditors and internal teams

Availability Requirements

• Immediate availability preferred
• Must be able to commit full-time hours during the audit period

Key Deliverables / Success Metrics

• Timely and accurate completion of audit schedules
• Clean reconciliations with minimal review adjustments
• Efficient and prompt handling of auditor requests
• Well-organized and audit-ready documentation
• Contribution to the on-time completion of the statutory audit

Independent Contractor Perks

• Permanent work from home
• Immediate hiring
• Health insurance coverage for eligible locations

Note

• Please click the Apply button to complete your application, including the assessment questions, technical check, and voice recording. Your hourly pay rate will be established based on your performance in the application process; submissions with all requirements fulfilled will receive priority review.