Accountant

Company Description The Media Shop Group is an award-winning independent media agency with a strong focus on Asia and comprehensive planning and buying expertise across print, outdoor, TV, radio, and digital platforms. The agency is digital-savvy, treating new media such as search, social, mobile web, and online content as central elements in every strategy. It serves both multinational corporations and small businesses with equal commitment, ensuring cost-effective media buying and optimal campaign delivery. With close relationships across major media companies and publishers in markets including Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, India, China, and Taiwan, The Media Shop Group remains media-neutral, recommending placements based on effectiveness rather than channel bias.Role Description This is a full-time Accountant role based in Singapore with a hybrid work arrangement, combining in-office presence with some work-from-home flexibility. The Accountant will manage day-to-day financial operations, including recording transactions, preparing journals, maintaining the general ledger, and performing reconciliations for bank accounts, vendors, and clients. The role includes preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports, supporting budgeting and forecasting, and assisting with cash flow monitoring. The Accountant will handle accounts payable and receivable, monitor billing and collections, ensure accurate invoicing for media bookings, and support tax computations, statutory filings, and compliance with local accounting standards. The role also involves collaborating with internal teams to provide financial insights, supporting audits, improving financial processes, and using accounting and spreadsheet software to maintain accurate and timely records.Qualifications Strong financial accounting and reporting skills, including general ledger management, reconciliations, and preparation of financial statements.Proficiency in accounts payable and receivable processes, billing, collections, and vendor management, ideally within a media or advertising environment.Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow monitoring, with the ability to analyze financial data and provide clear insights to stakeholders.Solid knowledge of Singapore accounting standards, tax regulations, and statutory filing requirements, with exposure to audit support and internal controls.Competence in using accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, or similar) and advanced Excel skills for reporting, analysis, and data validation.Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced, campaign-driven environment.Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and a commitment to ethical, transparent financial practices.Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; professional certifications (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CA) or progress toward such qualifications are an advantage.