Financial Accountant (Manufacturing) - 1 Year contract

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Financial Accountant to join a leading global manufacturing organisation in Singapore on a one-year contract. What you'll do: As a Financial Accountant – Manufacturing, you will be at the heart of the finance function’s daily operations. Your day-to-day responsibilities will see you collaborating closely with colleagues across departments to ensure seamless month-end closes while maintaining rigorous standards of accuracy. You will be responsible for preparing detailed financial reports, managing reconciliations across various accounts including inventory and banking data, as well as supporting statutory requirements such as GST settlements. Your analytical skills will be put to use through variance analysis on key financial statements while your organisational abilities will shine as you coordinate responses to audit queries and corporate requests. In addition to core accounting duties, you will have the opportunity to participate in system enhancement projects—such as UAT testing for treasury integration—and drive improvements in reporting processes. This role is ideal if you thrive on variety in your workday and enjoy being part of a team that values open communication and shared success. • Prepare and monitor site and accounting month-end close activities, ensuring all deadlines are met with accuracy and attention to detail. • Compile and review accruals workbooks while verifying that all necessary accounting entries are correctly booked for Work Breakdown Structures or Work Orders, including settlement runs. • Run depreciation calculations, refresh capital expenditure reports, and update actuals for inventory, manufacturing variances, and other key financial metrics for internal teams. • Review and update Cost of Goods Sold models for posting purposes, ensuring data integrity throughout the process. • Upload data into BPC (Business Planning & Consolidation), perform reconciliations, and maintain continuity schedules for property, plant, equipment, and depreciation statistics. • Create sales invoices for lithium and waste products when applicable, manage balance sheet reconciliations, GST functions, settlements, and weekly bank reconciliations within SAP. • Post intercompany loan accrual interest entries along with withholding tax journal entries; oversee lease accounting processes as well as prepayment reviews and amortisation schedules. • Prepare data for flux/variance analysis on both balance sheet and profit & loss statements; complete ABS surveys related to international investment, business indicators, statistics, or economic activity. • Respond promptly to corporate or FBT queries; post income tax provision entries; upload tax journals into BPC; review manual journal entries for SOX compliance; supervise monthly payroll postings including accruals. • Participate in UAT testing for Treasury Integration Projects; contribute to ongoing improvements in journal templates, reporting standards, SAP process testing; provide comprehensive support during external audits by addressing queries and reviewing supporting documentation. What you bring: To excel as a Financial Accountant – Manufacturing (1 Year Contract), you will bring proven experience working within finance teams where accuracy, reliability, and collaboration are paramount. Your background should include hands-on involvement with general ledger management, account reconciliations, preparation of accruals, variance analysis, and supporting external audits. Familiarity with large-scale ERP systems—especially SAP S4 HANA—will allow you to quickly adapt to existing processes while contributing ideas for improvement. Your strong organisational skills mean you can juggle competing priorities without compromising quality or deadlines. Just as importantly, your approachable manner ensures you work harmoniously with colleagues at all levels while providing clear explanations when responding to queries or presenting findings. A commitment to continuous learning will help you embrace new challenges such as participating in system upgrades or process enhancements. • A Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting is required; progress towards a professional qualification such as Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA) is advantageous but not essential. • Demonstrated experience or exposure in financial accounting and reporting within a commercial or industrial environment is highly desirable. • Working knowledge of SAP systems is required—preferably S4 HANA—with the ability to navigate complex ERP environments confidently. • High-level computer literacy across Microsoft Office Suite applications (Excel/Word) is essential for effective data management and reporting tasks. • Well-developed time management skills are needed to prioritise multiple deliverables during busy periods such as month-end close or audit cycles. • Excellent interpersonal skills are crucial for building positive relationships within the team as well as communicating effectively with stakeholders across departments. • Strong written and verbal communication abilities enable you to document processes clearly and respond thoughtfully to queries from auditors or corporate teams. • Experience supervising others or overseeing aspects of payroll processing would be an advantage but is not mandatory for success in this position. What sets this company apart: This organisation stands out as an employer of choice due to its unwavering commitment to employee development and wellbeing. With a reputation built on integrity and excellence within the manufacturing sector, it offers employees access to cutting-edge technology platforms like SAP S4 HANA alongside robust training resources designed to foster both technical proficiency and personal growth. The company’s inclusive culture encourages open dialogue among team members while recognising individual contributions toward collective goals. Flexible working arrangements may be available depending on business needs—demonstrating their understanding of work-life balance priorities. Employees benefit from being part of an international network where best practices are shared freely across regions. Whether you are seeking exposure to complex financial operations or looking for an environment that supports your professional ambitions through mentorship and knowledge sharing initiatives, this organisation provides an outstanding platform from which to advance your career. What's next: If you are ready to take the next step in your finance career within a supportive manufacturing environment that values teamwork and continuous improvement, this is your chance! Apply today by clicking on the link provided—your future starts here. Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted. Robert Walters (Singapore) Pte Ltd ROC No.: 199706961E | EA Licence No.: 03C5451 EA Registration No.: R1871051 Gregorio Tabusalla Cazalis