Regional Accountant (Part-Time)

About New Energy NexusNew Energy Nexus (NEX) is an international organization that supports clean energy entrepreneurs through funding, accelerators, and networks. We operate across the United States, China, India, Southeast Asia, and East Africa, with a vision of an abundant world powered by a 100% clean energy economy for 100% of the population in the shortest time possible.We support diverse entrepreneurs to drive innovation and build equity in the global clean energy ecosystem. Our ambitious goal is to help 100,000 clean energy startups succeed by 2030. We offer a mission-driven, collaborative, and flexible environment for professionals committed to accelerating the transition to clean energy.Role OverviewWe are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Part-Time Regional Accountant to support financial operations across Singapore and Vietnam. This is a fully remote independent contractor engagement open to candidates based in the China, Philippines, Indonesia, or Malaysia.The role is focused on high-quality financial execution, including maintaining accurate books in QuickBooks Online (QBO), mapping financial data prepared by local accounting partners, completing reconciliations and foreign currency translations, and preparing information for group-level reporting and consolidation.You will report to the Financial Lead, who retains responsibility for strategic finance decisions, high-level compliance, and final audit sign-offs. This opportunity is best suited to an experienced accountant who enjoys hands-on work, multi-entity accounting, and independently managing recurring deliverables.Engagement, Schedule And CompensationEngagement type: Independent contractorLocation: Fully remote. Applicants must be based in the Philippines, Indonesia, or Malaysia. Some on-site work might be done for applicants based in Shanghai. Rate: USD 15.00 per hour, based on actual approved working hours recorded through monthly timesheetsSchedule: Flexible, with workload concentrated around month-end close, statutory filing deadlines, and annual audit requirementsCollaboration hours: The contractor must be able to maintain reliable overlap with the Financial Lead during Singapore/Shanghai business hours, generally within 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Shanghai/Singapore time when work is scheduledWork Hours:Standard months (-9 months/year; January - March & July - December): Approximately 40 to 80 hours per month. Capped at 80 hours/monthAudit period (-3 months/year; April to June): Full-time dedicated capacity. 8 hours per workday capped at 160 hours/monthAny hours exceeding the monthly ceiling require prior written approval from the Financial LeadAvailability and focus requirement: This engagement requires the contractor's full professional attention during agreed working hours. Contractors may have other clients or projects, provided those commitments do not overlap with scheduled NEX work. This role is not intended to be performed as a side job alongside another full-time position.Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Accounting and BookkeepingMaintain full-charge bookkeeping for three Singapore entities in QuickBooks Online using established internal accounting processesProcess journal entries, categorize transactions, and complete monthly bank, balance sheet, and general ledger reconciliationsPerform quarterly foreign currency translations from SGD to USD for the designated entity using approved exchange ratesIdentify discrepancies, unusual balances, and data-quality issues, and resolve or escalate them promptlyVietnam Financial Data ManagementReview monthly financial statements prepared by the local Vietnamese accounting partnerPerform data-quality checks and map financial information to the established internal Chart of AccountsComplete VND-to-USD foreign currency translations using approved ratesUpload accurate, mapped financial data into the relevant QuickBooks Online accountsCompliance and Audit SupportGather financial data and prepare supporting documentation for Singapore statutory filings, including corporate tax filings, ACRA annual returns, and FATCA-related requirementsSupport the annual audit by preparing audit schedules, pulling QBO reports, completing reconciliations, and organizing requested documentationMaintain clear, complete, and audit-ready financial records in the company's document-management systemsReporting And Additional SupportPrepare and review quarterly financial information used to track the performance of Singapore investment vehiclesSupport the Financial Lead with accounting analysis, reporting, and other finance tasks as neededRequirementsREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or a related fieldAt least five (5) years of progressive accounting or bookkeeping experienceStrong, hands-on expertise in QuickBooks Online. This is essential for the roleAdvanced Excel skills, including lookups, conditional formulas, multi-tab data mapping, and reconciliationsStrong practical understanding of accounting principles under IFRS and/or GAAPExcellent written English skills for documentation, reporting, and remote collaborationDemonstrated ability to independently manage recurring deadlines and deliver accurate work without continuous oversightComfort using digital workflow and collaboration tools as part of a fully remote teamHighly methodical, organized, and attentive to detail, with strong problem-solving skillsPreferred ExperienceExperience supporting multiple legal entities or international organizationsExperience with Singapore accounting, statutory reporting, or audit requirementsExperience reviewing and mapping financial information prepared by external accounting firmsExperience with foreign currency translation and group-level reportingMandarin language skills, spoken and/or writtenWhat Success Looks LikeThe successful contractor will maintain accurate and timely books, complete reconciliations and data uploads with minimal correction, keep financial documentation organized and audit-ready, communicate issues early, and reliably meet month-end and audit deadlines while working independently.BenefitsTO APPLY, TIMELINE, AND PROCESSAll qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possibleSubmit your resume, cover letter and responses to our application questions. Click the "APPLY FOR THIS JOB" button to begin your applicationApplications will be accepted on a rolling basis until filledNew Energy Nexus is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, citizenship status, disability status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression of an otherwise qualified individual, or membership in any other class protected by applicable law. New Energy Nexus hires and promotes individuals on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled. We strongly encourage diverse applicants to apply.