Accounting Associate

Company Description

CAP Advisory Group Pte. Ltd. is a comprehensive accounting firm that offers professional services in corporate secretarial services, accounting, tax, and advisory to support emerging brands and businesses. With over 25 years of expertise, we are dedicated to providing streamlined processes and digital integration to enhance strategic financial and managerial decision-making. Our mission is to be the trusted Stewards of Businesses, delivering comprehensive, consistent, and proactive guidance that anticipates clients' needs and fosters a culture of excellence and accountability in every team member.

Role Description

We are looking for an Accounting Associate to join our growing team in Kuala Lumpur. The role will be responsible for managing accounting and tax matters for Singapore companies, including full set accounts, financial statement preparation, and tax computation and filing.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Manage full-set accounting for a portfolio of Singapore-based companies.
• Oversee bookkeeping, account reconciliations and day-to-day accounting transactions.
• Prepare financial statements and management reports independently.
• Review accounting records, investigate discrepancies and resolve outstanding matters.

Taxation & Compliance

• Prepare Singapore corporate tax computations and tax returns.
• Handle tax submissions and filings with the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS).
• Prepare and submit GST returns and Estimated Chargeable Income (ECI) within statutory deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with Singapore accounting standards, tax regulations and statutory requirements.

Client Management & Coordination

• Liaise with clients on accounting, financial reporting and tax-related matters.
• Follow up on outstanding documents and information to ensure timely completion of assignments.
• Manage multiple client accounts and deliverables while meeting reporting deadlines.
• Support ad-hoc accounting, tax and advisory assignments as required.

What We're Looking For:

Technical Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in an accounting or professional services firm.
• Proven experience independently managing full-set accounts for Singapore companies.
• Hands-on experience in Singapore corporate tax computations, IRAS filings, GST, ECI and relevant accounting standards.
• Proficiency in Xero or other accounting software is an advantage.

Professional Competencies

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication and client management skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned accounts.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Company Benefits:

At CAP Advisory Group, we believe in supporting our employees’ well-being and work-life balance. We offer a hybrid working arrangement, 14 days of annual leave (increasing by one day for each year of service, up to 21 days), and birthday leave for confirmed full-time employees.

Additionally, our CAP-CARES programme provides medical benefits and personal wellness care support to help employees prioritise their health and well-being.

We are also committed to continuous learning and professional development through internal training programmes, paid learning and examination leave, and reimbursement support for approved professional training programmes, workshops and certifications, subject to management approval.

If you are excited about working with us, we encourage you to apply or have a confidential chat with one of our Talent Acquisition team members. We look forward to welcoming you to CAP Advisory Group!