Senior Accountant (Finance Operations)

Senior Accountant (Finance Operations)
at Singapore's leading AI training provider

Full-time | Singapore | Finance | Onsite

The opportunity

Vertical Institute has trained over 50,000 professionals across B2C and B2B corporate programmes. That scale and breadth means the finance function here is genuinely interesting - you will work across a full set of accounts, multiple revenue streams, grants administration, and tax compliance in a fast-moving environment that most Senior Accountant roles simply cannot offer.

We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join a lean, high-calibre finance team reporting directly to the Head of Finance. You will take end-to-end ownership of the accounting function - from month-end close and revenue recognition through to audit preparation and grant compliance - and play a meaningful role in building the financial infrastructure that supports the company's next stage of growth.

Candidates from Big Four or mid-tier public accounting firms who are ready to make the move into industry are strongly encouraged to apply. The technical breadth here - full-set accounts, revenue reconciliation across multiple platforms, grants compliance, and statutory reporting - is meaningfully more substantive than most first industry roles at this level.

What you will own
Financial Accounting and Reporting

• Managed the full set of accounts, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, right-of-use assets, and bank reconciliations.
• Led month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring management accounts, balance sheet schedules, and reconciliations were completed accurately and on schedule.
• Ensured proper revenue recognition across deferred revenue, contract liabilities, and various revenue streams.
• Performed revenue reconciliations across CRM systems, learning management platforms, payment gateways, and accounting software to maintain consistency across records.
• Prepared financial reports and analyses to support management reporting and business decisions.

Compliance, Audit and Tax

• Prepared audit schedules and coordinated with external auditors throughout the statutory audit process.
• Supported the preparation and submission of GST returns, Estimated Chargeable Income, and corporate tax filings in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Maintained accounting records and audit-ready documentation for statutory audits and government programme reviews.
• Ensured compliance with Singapore Financial Reporting Standards and internal finance policies.

Government Grants and Funding Compliance

• Managed financial administration and claims submissions for government-funded programmes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely filing.
• Maintained compliance with SSG funding requirements and supporting documentation standards for grant audits.
• Assisted with grant compliance reviews and funding-related enquiries, applying knowledge of programme structures and funding requirements.

Finance Operations and Process Improvement

• Oversaw daily finance operations, including vendor payments, learner fee collections, employee expense claims, and payroll reconciliations.
• Reviewed and enhanced internal controls, accounting processes, and finance SOPs to strengthen operational effectiveness and audit readiness.
• Identified opportunities for automation and implemented improvements to reporting processes, particularly within Xero and integrated finance systems.

What we look for

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related discipline, with professional qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, CA Singapore, or equivalent being advantageous.
• 4–7 years of accounting experience, ideally with a combination of audit and commercial finance exposure.
• Strong technical knowledge of SFRS, GST, revenue recognition, and accrual accounting principles.
• Demonstrated experience managing full-set accounts and independently handling month\