Financial Accountant – 12-Month Contract | Python / Automation

Financial Accountant | 12-Month Contract | Singapore We are partnering with a leading global energy organisation to hire a hands-on Financial Accountant to support its Singapore finance team. This role is ideal for an Accountant who combines strong technical accounting fundamentals with an interest in finance automation and process improvement. Key Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day accounting transactions across sales, purchases, cash flow, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
Maintain and reconcile customer and supplier accounts
Perform bank reconciliations and investigate outstanding items
Support month-end and year-end closing activities
Prepare and post journal entries and account schedules
Support payment processing and other finance disbursements
Prepare documentation for internal and external audits
Support Singapore statutory tax matters including GST, Withholding Tax and Corporate Tax
Use Python to automate finance and accounting processes
Manipulate and analyse financial datasets
Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows and reduce manual processes
Support broader finance process improvement initiatives Requirements
Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
Strong hands-on financial accounting experience
Good understanding of general ledger accounting, reconciliations and month-end closing
Experience across AP, AR, journal entries and financial reporting
Exposure to Singapore GST, Corporate Tax and/or Withholding Tax
Practical Python experience, ideally within accounting, finance, data processing or automation
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Strong attention to detail and organisational ability
Able to communicate clearly and work independently
Comfortable working within a multinational and fast-paced environment Highly Relevant Experience Candidates with experience using Python to automate tasks such as reconciliations, data manipulation, reporting, journal preparation or finance workflow improvement would be particularly relevant. Experience within energy, utilities, trading, insurance, financial services or another complex multinational environment would be advantageous. Contract Details
12-month initial contract
Potential for yearly renewal
Singapore based
Hybrid working arrangement
Approximately 60% office based and 40% home based
Full-time, 5 days per week
Target start within approximately 4 to 6 weeks Interested? If you are a Financial Accountant who enjoys combining hands-on accounting with technology and process improvement, we would be keen to hear from you. Apply with your latest CV for a confidential discussion.