Circle

Senior Accountant, APAC

Circle

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Singapore

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

ERP

About the role

  • Own end-to-end accounting and reporting for assigned entities and cost areas, including close, reporting, and controls
  • Take full ownership of the month-end close process related to cost and related areas including local statutory reporting requirements
  • Prepare statutory and regulatory reporting requirements for multiple local entities throughout the APAC region
  • Perform month-end close procedures, which includes but not limited to preparing management accounts, posting period-end journal entries, performing reconciliations, and reviewing auto-matched transactions within the ERP system
  • Analyze fluctuations in key balance sheet and P&L accounts to ensure data accuracy and completeness
  • Prepare support for SEC disclosures and other external financial reporting
  • Review agreements to ensure accounting complies with US GAAP and any local reporting requirements
  • Partner with cross functional teams to identify and implement process improvements
  • Own and continuously improve control design and execution, including documentation, testing readiness, and identification of control gaps in line with ICFR/SOX expectations
  • Take ownership of SOX, audit, and tax compliance efforts by maintaining detailed documentation, proactively managing requests and influencing outcomes where appropriate
  • Contribute to special projects and ad hoc accounting analyses as needed
  • Identify, design and implement automation opportunities (including AI-based solutions) to reduce manual processes and improve reporting quality

Requirements

  • 4+ years of experience with Big 4 audit firms in FinTech, Technology or Financial institutions sector
  • Prior experience working with or for publicly traded companies is preferred
  • ACA/ CPA/ ACCA or equivalent
  • In-depth knowledge of both IFRS and U.S. GAAP
  • Good grasp of regulatory reporting, including requirements for financial institutions such as the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) reporting
  • Hands-on experience of automating processes and using AI tools such as Codex, Claude and n8n
  • Demonstrated ability to execute complex reconciliations and variance analyses
  • Consistently demonstrate a keen attention to detail and the ability to multitask effectively within a demanding, fast-paced environment
  • Works independently and collaboratively with a global team across various time zones
  • Fluency in English, both written and spoken, with excellent communication skills.
Benefits
  • Flexible work environment
  • Opportunity for professional growth
  • Commitment to visibility and stability in operations
  • Inclusivity and focus on employee well-being
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
month-end closestatutory reportingfinancial reportingreconciliationsUS GAAPIFRSaudit compliancetax complianceprocess automationvariance analysis
Soft Skills
attention to detailmultitaskingcollaborationcommunicationownershipprocess improvementanalytical thinkinginfluencing outcomesindependenceadaptability
Certifications
ACACPAACCA