[Hiring] Accountant, Client Management @Sleek

Role Description

As an Accountant, you will play a key role in providing high-quality accounting services to our clients. This position is ideal for someone with 5 years of experience, preferably within practice, looking to deepen their expertise and take on new responsibilities in a fast-paced, cloud-based environment. You’ll collaborate with a team of experienced accountants, managing a portfolio of clients and ensuring financial accuracy.

Position Duties

• Lead and manage a high volume of portfolio of accounting clients.
• Be the key point of contact for all clients.
• Accountable for the quality of service deliveries, timeliness, accurate billings, and managing client relationships.
• Maintain good rapport with clients to achieve satisfaction and retention.
• Plan work effectively and efficiently, providing leadership, supervision, and guidance to staff.
• Ensure deliverables are in accordance with the scope of services and timelines, including corporate secretarial, accounting, tax, payroll, GST, immigration, mailroom, and nominee director services.
• Demonstrate expertise in primary accounting frameworks and financial reporting matters regulated by ACRA.
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of client operations, processes, and business objectives.
• Review and/or prepare management accounts, corporate tax computation, payroll reports, GST reports, and other statutory filings.
• Provide basic consultancy advice to clients on various accounting, tax, payroll, and corporate secretarial matters.
• Prepare Unaudited/Group Unaudited Financial Statements and XBRL for clients with zero error.
• Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Recognised degree/diploma in Accountancy.
• Preferably professionally certified with ACCA, CPA, or CA qualification.
• 5-7 years of relevant working experience for candidates who are not yet certified.
• 2-3 years of relevant working experience for professionally certified candidates.
• Good understanding of SFRS and Singapore regulatory compliance.
• Hands-on experience with Google workspace and Microsoft applications.
• Experience with cloud accounting software, Xero is a definite plus (preferably at least a year of experience in Xero).
• Resourceful and experienced with various productivity software applicable to facilitate daily work.
• Self-motivated, positive attitude, proactive, and detail-oriented.
• Great interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to adapt to VUCA way of thinking and contribute to process improvement efforts.
• Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Immediate availability is preferred.

Behavioural Fit

• Ownership: Reliability and accountability are important to us.
• Humility: Open-mindedness to feedback and willingness to learn from others.
• Structured Thinking: Ability to show sound judgement in complex situations.

The Interview Process

• Video Interview / TA Screening: A ~30 minute interview with the Talent Acquisition Team.
• Technical Assessment: A ~90-minute technical deep dive with the hiring team.
• Behavioural / Soft Skills fit assessment: A ~45 minute session with our Country Manager.
• Offer + reference interviews: A non-binding offer followed by reference checks.

Requirements

• Background screening may include verification of education, criminal history, political exposure, and bankruptcy or adverse credit history.
• Consent will be required before conducting these checks.

Benefits

• Humility and kindness: A culture of not taking ourselves too seriously.
• Flexibility: Work from the office at least 2–3 days per week if based in Singapore or Australia; fully remote for other locations.
• Financial benefits: Competitive market salaries, generous paid time off, and access to a flexi benefits scheme.
• Personal growth: Responsibility and autonomy with opportunities for training and development.