Financial Accountant

Country Singapore City SINGAPORE

Area
Singapore

Workplace location SINGAPORE-FRASERS TWR(SGP) Employer company TotalEnergies Singapore Services Pte Ltd Domain Finance Type of contract Regular position Experience Minimum 6 years

Context & Environment

TotalEnergies Singapore Services (TESS) is the integrated shared services organisation supporting TotalEnergies entities in Singapore and in for some functions, across the Asia-Pacific Middle East region. TESS brings together Finance, Human Resources, Tax, Legal & Compliance, Business IT Services, Public Affairs & Communications, Internal Control & Affiliate Assistance and Facilities Management into a single, coordinated platform. By consolidating capabilities and expertise, TESS enables a more connected, efficient, and scalable operating model, supporting Singapore’s role as a key hub within the Company. We deliver high-quality, consistent, and value-driven services, enabling the businesses to focus on their strategic and commercial priorities.

Activities

-Financial Accounting & Reporting

o Prepare and review monthly, quarterly and annual financial accounts.

o Perform balance sheet reconciliations and resolve outstanding reconciling items.

o Record journal entries, accruals, provisions and adjustments accurately and timely.

o Manage and oversee the Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) functions, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, expense claims, collections, and related transactions

o Monitor Goods Receipt Notes (GRNs), goods receipts, open purchase orders (POs), and related procurement transactions to ensure appropriate accounting treatment and timely resolution of outstanding items

o Ensure completeness and accuracy of general ledger balances.

o Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing activities.

o Prepare financial reports for management and Group reporting requirements.

o Collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders to optimize working capital, mitigate credit risk, and support effective credit management

-Internal Control, Statutory & Tax Compliance

o Prepare statutory financial statements and coordinate annual audits.

o Ensure compliance with local accounting standards, IFRS and Group accounting policies.

o Prepare and coordinate direct and indirect tax filings, including annual corporate tax filing and tax queries, GST/VAT, withholding tax reporting and other tax matters.

o Support internal and external audits

o Liaise with auditors, tax advisors and regulatory authorities.

o Ensure adherence to internal controls, SOX requirements and Group compliance standards

o Respond to government surveys, regulatory reporting requests, and other statutory requirements

o Support corporate secretarial matters, including statutory filings, governance documentation, and compliance-related activities

o Review and improve accounting processes and procedures

o Support and monitor service delivery from Shared Service Centres and drive continuous improvements.

o Monitor regulatory developments and assess impact on the business.

-Intercompany & Business Support

o Manage intercompany recharges, settlements and reconciliations.

o Ensure timely resolution of intercompany differences.

o Provide accounting support to business stakeholders and operational teams.

o Partner with business units to support new products, new business activities and process changes.

-Process Improvement, Projects & Change Management

o Participate in finance transformation, digitalisation and automation initiatives.

o Participate in system implementations, process transformation and integration projects.

o Support mergers, acquisitions, restructurings and new business ventures where applicable.

o Perform ad hoc assignments, special projects and other responsibilities requested by management.

Candidate Profile

• Minimum degree holder in Accountancy or Equivalent (Bac + 3)

• Recognized professional accountancy qualification (e.g. Chartered Accountant, CPA or ACCA membership) preferred.

• Minimum 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience.

• Experience managing full-set accounts in a multinational or complex business environment.

• Experience supporting multiple entities, business units or international operations.

• Exposure to shared service operating models and ERP systems.

• Experience in energy, commodity trading, manufacturing, renewables or related industries is advantageous.

• Ability to cope well with stress and multi-tasking

• Strong command of English language

Additional Information

TotalEnergies values diversity, promotes individual growth and offers equal opportunity careers.