Accountant (Client Accounting)- Corporate Services

Asset Manager Services | Issuer Services | Private Wealth & Corporate

Ocorian helps asset managers, private wealth, corporates, and issuer clients handle operational and regulatory complexity at scale, giving them the freedom to focus on what they do best.

Whether they’re raising capital, expanding into new markets, acquiring a business, preparing for an exit or protecting wealth, we’re behind every move our clients make, creating capacity and removing burden so they can focus on growth, opportunity and performance. 

With over 50 years’ of expertise, 20 locations and 2,000 expert colleagues, clients know they can rely on us when their challenges are complex, time-critical and consequential.

To find out more about Ocorian and our services, including regulatory information, visit ocorian.com 

About Private Wealth & Corporate

Helping clients protect wealth and achieve their goals

Our Private Wealth & Corporate team helps individuals, families and businesses manage the complexity of cross-border wealth and corporate structures. We take care of the governance, administration and regulatory obligations that can otherwise consume clients’ time and distract them from protecting their wealth, growing their business and planning for the future.

For clients, this means coordinated support across their structures, clearer oversight and greater control. By providing trusted governance and administration at every stage, we reduce operational burden and risk, giving clients more time and confidence to focus on what matters most to them.

Purpose of the Job

Working closely with the Senior Manager, Manager and Assistant Manager, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality accounting services to a diverse portfolio of clients. This is a great opportunity to take ownership of client deliverables, build strong client relationships and contribute to the continued success of the team. You'll be involved in a broad range of activities, including accounting, GST, corporate tax and payroll services, while helping to drive operational excellence and continuous process improvement.

Main Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Manage and deliver accounting, payroll, GST, corporate tax and XBRL compliance requirements, ensuring work is completed accurately, efficiently and within statutory deadlines.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual management accounts, as well as financial statements in accordance with Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS) and other applicable reporting frameworks.
• Support the onboarding of new clients by coordinating the transfer of accounting, tax, GST and payroll records and ensuring a seamless client experience.
• Build strong relationships with clients, auditors and internal stakeholders, acting as a reliable point of contact and responding to queries in a professional and timely manner.
• Assist with audit processes by preparing supporting documentation and liaising with auditors to facilitate the timely completion of audits.
• Work closely with the Senior Manager, Manager and Assistant Manager to support team objectives, monitor performance and contribute to the achievement of operational targets.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, enhance efficiency and contribute to the delivery of an exceptional client experience.
• Support the wider team with ad hoc assignments and projects as required, contributing to the continued growth and success of the business.

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Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.
• Currently pursuing a professional qualification such as ACCA or ISCA would be an advantage.
• 1 to 2 years' experience in client accounting or a similar role, ideally within the business services, corporate services or advisory sector.
• Good understanding of Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS), ACRA, MOM, CPF and relevant tax regulations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and experienced in using accounting software such as Xero, Navision or QuickBooks.
• Experience preparing financial statements for trust structures and related entities would be beneficial.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Effective communicator with a client-focused mindset and a commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality work.

All staff are expected to embody our core values that underpin everything that we do and that reflect the skills and behaviours we all need to be successful.  These are:

• We are CLIENT CENTRIC – Clients are at the centre of our world, and we’re committed to providing expertise and specialist solutions to meet their most complex challenges.
• We are AMBITIOUS – We aim high. We think and act globally, seizing every opportunity to delight our clients and support our colleagues - wherever in the world they may be.
• We are AGILE – We act on our initiative to get things done for our clients. Our independence gives us the flexibility and freedom to keep things simple, efficient and effective.
• We are COLLABORATIVE – With a curious mindset, we ask the right questions to get to the right solution, for our clients faster. We collaborate to win together and share our successes.
• We are ETHICAL – We behave with integrity at all times and assume positive intent, building trust through responsible actions and honest relationships.
  Equal Opportunities for Everyone

Please let us know if there’s anything we can do to make the process easier for you. You can reach us at [email protected].

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.