Editorial summary

The company is a reputable international private equity firm seeking a Corporate Accounting Senior Associate for a 6 to 9-month contract starting in early January 2027 to cover maternity leave. Candidates should possess a degree in Accountancy, Finance, ACCA, or CA, with 5 to 10 years of accounting experience, and ideally some exposure to asset management, private equity, or financial services. The role offers a competitive salary of 1 (currency unspecified). This position provides an opportunity to work within a growing firm’s finance team on a temporary basis.

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Job description

[This job https://singapore.job-q.com/jobs/detail/corporate-accounting-senior-associate-with-a-renowned-private-equity-pe-firm-6-to-9-months-contract-starting-early-jan-2027-35876 first appeared in Job-Q.com on 04 Oct 2026]

• Degree in Accountancy/Finance/ACCA/CA with 5 to 10 years of accounting experience
• Added exposure to the asset management/PE/financial services industry will be a plus (but not a must)
• Able to commit to a 6 to 9 months contract assignment starting around 5 Jan 2027

Our client is an established and highly regarded international private equity firm that is experiencing strong growth. It is now looking for a corporate accounting senior associate to work in a 6- 9 months contract role in the finance team starting in early Jan 2027 (for maternity coverage). This role is not likely to lead to a permanent role (unless there is natural attrition in the finance team). The role will report to an Associate Director, Finance.

In addition to the core duties, the Finance & Operations team is also involved in firm-wide projects including systems improvement and implementation and product launches. We are looking for motivated individual and a keen learner who continuously strives for improvement and enjoys working in a dynamic and innovative environment.

Job Title

Finance & Operations Senior Associate – Corporate Accounting, 6 to 9 months contract (starting around 5 Jan 2027)

Key Responsibilities

• Handle activities for the management company, including, but not limited to, payments, accounting, audit, tax

(local and GST), statutory, and budgeting

• Assist in the preparation of management reports and analysis for senior management’s review

• Support Group-level reporting matters, including consolidation, financial and management reporting, analysis and other ad-hoc Group reporting requirements.

• Handle the accounts receivable function including issuance of invoices and tracking of receipt

• Handle fixed assets function including tracking of asset cost in accounting system and reconciliation of

balances to general ledger

• Support treasury and banking matters, including cash management, payments and bank administration

• Work closely and coordinate with all business units and external parties to support the regular reporting

deliverables and deadlines

• Assist in preparation of periodic deliverables for compliance and ad hoc reporting to authorities

The candidate may also be involved in:

• Participate and provide inputs in new workflow and system implementation where required

• Participate in other work processes and ad-hoc tasks where required

• Initiate efficiency improvements to control enhancements

Requirements

• Degree in Accountancy/Finance/ACCA/CA Equivalent with 5 to 10 years of accounting experience

• Added exposure to asset management/PE/financial service industry will be a plus (but not a must)

• Organized with strong written and verbal communication skills

• Meticulous and able to work independently with tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Keen learner with positive attitude, motivated, flexibility to work in a small office environment

• Aptitude in standard computer software (including PowerPoint, Excel and Words)

• Oracle experience a nice-to-have

• Able to commit to a 6 to 9 months contract assignment starting around 5 Jan 2027

Selling points:

• The co will offer a variable bonus at the end of the agreed 6 to 9 months assignment for a good performer

• Backed by a premier investment firm, the company offers excellent exposure to a top-notch private equity firm

• The firm is based in town, and it allows for a WFH arrangement of 1 day per week

To apply, pl send your cv in word doc to . Please also include details on your current salary, expected salary and notice period in your cv.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Posted by:

CAP Consulting (EA license: 14C7175)

Caroline Poh (EA Registration: R1105649)

Date ad is posted -4 Oct 2026

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