Operational Accountant

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Operational Accounting Consultant | Singapore | 1-year Contract | 100% Remote Work

We are seeking an experienced Operational Accountant to support the finance function of a leading global technology organisation. This role is suited to a technically strong accounting professional with practical experience in US GAAP, month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations and payroll-related accounting.

The successful candidate will take ownership of assigned accounting activities, particularly payroll and employee-related balance sheet accounts, ensuring accurate financial reporting, timely reconciliations and appropriate resolution of accounting discrepancies.

This is a hands-on operational accounting position requiring sound accounting fundamentals, analytical thinking and the confidence to work independently with regional and global stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Accounting & Month-End Close

• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, prepayments, reversals, reclassifications and routine month-end adjustments.
• Perform monthly balance sheet and P&L reconciliations, ensuring balances are complete, accurate and adequately supported.
• Investigate aged, unusual or unexplained balances, identify root causes and drive timely resolution.
• Review account movements and perform analytical assessments against prior periods, budgets and forecasts.
• Support intercompany accounting, cross-charges and related reconciliations.

Payroll & Employee-Related Accounting

• Own the accounting and reconciliation of assigned payroll-related and employee benefit balance sheet accounts.
• Review payroll reports and supporting schedules, ensuring payroll expenses, accruals, statutory payments and employee benefit balances are appropriately recorded.
• Prepare and review payroll-related accruals, bonus provisions, employee benefit adjustments and true-ups in accordance with US GAAP and internal accounting policies.
• Investigate significant account movements and variances, explain underlying drivers and ensure appropriate accounting treatment and period recognition.
• Work closely with HR, payroll, tax and regional finance teams to resolve discrepancies and respond to accounting queries.

Financial Controls, Audit & Stakeholder Management

• Maintain appropriate supporting documentation and ensure accounting activities comply with internal controls and reporting requirements.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing reconciliations, schedules and supporting evidence, while anticipating potential audit queries.
• Respond independently to stakeholder enquiries, applying sound judgement to resolve issues or escalate matters when necessary.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen accounting processes, improve reconciliation quality and streamline operational workflows.
• Support ad hoc accounting reviews and finance projects as required.

Desired Experience & Requirements

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in operational accounting, financial accounting, controllership or Record-to-Report (R2R) functions.
• Strong practical knowledge of US GAAP, with the ability to apply accounting principles to payroll, employee-related expenses and balance sheet accounts.
• Demonstrated experience in month-end close, journal preparation, accruals, prepayments, reversals, intercompany accounting and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Direct exposure to payroll accounting, payroll accruals, employee benefits, bonus provisions, payroll tax or other employee-related accounting is highly relevant.
• Ability to independently investigate reconciliation discrepancies, aged balances and unusual account movements, and clearly articulate the reasons behind variances.
• Strong understanding of financial controls, audit requirements and supporting documentation.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; SQL and experience with data analysis tools would be advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Confident communicator with the ability to engage effectively with regional and global stakeholders.

Preferred Background

• Candidates with a combination of Big 4 audit training and subsequent in-house commercial accounting experience are particularly encouraged to apply.
• Experience supporting multinational organisations, regional finance teams or global shared services environments will be advantageous.
• CPA, CA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualifications are preferred.

What We Do

• As a next-generation human capital firm, we connect the best talent in the market to execute transformation and high-value projects for our global clients—solving problems in the areas of Business Transformation, Governance, Risk and Compliance, and Technology and Digital Innovation.
• Our unique consulting model allows you the radical flexibility and control you demand in the "Now of Work," enabling you to define your career path based on your expertise, passion, desire to travel, work environment and life stage. At RGP, diversity, equity and inclusion are critical underpinnings of our shared values. We recognize diversity as a strength that is cultivated through our culture, our people, and our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer

• RGP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected trait and encourage all applicants to apply.