Senior/Assistant Technical Director, Financial Reporting & Standards Department

Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority

  • Singapore
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 12 days ago
What you will be working on:
  • Investigate potential non-compliance with accounting standards in the financial statements of mainly listed companies: o Monitor news relating to or announcements of listed companies; o Perform review of financial statements and together with more experienced officers, identify potential material non-compliance with the accounting standards and other laws; o Enquire with company directors (in writing and meeting) on the accounting treatments of major transactions and balances; o Evaluate directors' responses and form a view on whether there is a material non-compliance with accounting standards; o Together with valuation experts, identify major valuation issues during review of financial statements and form a view on whether there is material non-compliance with accounting standards; o Prepare documents, present and facilitate discussion with accounting panel(s) and valuation panel; and o Together with legal officers and other enforcement agencies, perform investigation and prepare cases for court proceedings. • Develop policies and work with stakeholders to develop a progressive and forward-looking financial reporting ecosystem in Singapore: o Assist with the development of medium to long-term roadmap to improve the quality of financial reporting in Singapore; o Drive and/or provide inputs on the proposed changes to financial reporting requirements in Companies Act, Listing Rules and other regulations; o Review and develop policies to achieve high compliance with accounting standards in Singapore; and o Work with stakeholders and other regulatory bodies to advocate and achieve high compliance with accounting standards in Singapore. • Embrace design thinking, data analytics and digital solutions to monitor compliance with accounting standards, identify potential non-compliance, analyse common non-compliances and streamline our work processes.
What we are looking for:
  • Have the passion and drive to be part of the team responsible for improving the quality of financial reporting in Singapore. • Minimum 5 years of experience dealing with accounting or valuation. Investigation and/or forensic experience will be an added advantage. • Good knowledge of accounting or valuation standards, and a strong interest to deepen it. Training and support will be provided. • Reliable, independent and driven by challenges in a fast-paced environment. • Have an eye for detail, as well as a questioning and analytical mind. • Strong written and communication skills.
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Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority