Hiring for Accounting & Finance in Singapore.
For 2024, we expect the Accounting & Finance hiring landscape to remain stable, with a potential uplift in hiring budgets as companies are predicting growth and expansion. The need for talent remains high, especially for FP&A professionals and internal controls professionals who have strong regional exposure.
We have seen an abundance of senior talent available - especially expatriates - due to companies restructuring and prioritising local hires ahead of international talent.
'Can't compete on pay and benefits'
is the main reason 31% of Accounting & Finance employers have missed out on hiring new talent in the last 6 months.Our survey found these top 3 things to successfully attract and hire talent in Accounting & Finance:
- 1
Flexible working patterns
- 2
Offering career progression opportunities
- 3
Fast hiring process
In demand roles
- Financial Analyst (FP&A)
- Internal Control Manager
- Tax Manager
- Accountant
- Finance Business Partner
Valuable skill sets
- FP&A
- International Tax
- Finance business partner
- Internal controls & audits
- Finance operations
Up, down or flat? The state of salaries.
With companies being conservative and cautious about their spending throughout 2023, salary levels have remained largely flat. With the predicted easing in 2024, we could potentially see an increase for salaries of around 15% across all Accounting & Finance functions.
of Accounting & Finance professionals think their salary will increase in 2024.
Accounting & Finance salaries in Singapore
| Job Title | Sector | Sub Sector | Location | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Job Title | Sector | Sub Sector | Location | 5 - 10 years | 10 - 15 years | 15+ years |
CFO / VP Finance |
Commercial Businesses | Singapore | S$250,000 | S$350,000 | S$500,000+ | |
Finance Director |
Commercial Businesses | Singapore | S$180,000 | S$240,000 | S$350,000+ | |
Financial Controller |
Commercial Businesses | Singapore | S$120,000 | S$160,000 | S$200,000+ | |
Commercial Finance Manager |
Commercial Businesses | Singapore | S$80,000 | S$120,000 | S$180,000+ | |
Financial Planning and Analysis Director / Business Controller |
Commercial Businesses | Singapore | S$120,000 | S$180,000 | S$250,000+ | |
Internal Audit Director |
Commercial Businesses | Singapore | S$160,000 | S$250,000 | S$300,000+ | |
Internal Audit Manager |
Commercial Businesses | Singapore | S$90,000 | S$120,000 | S$160,000+ | |
Internal Auditor |
Commercial Businesses | Singapore | S$80,000 | S$95,000 | S$110,000+ | |
Tax Director |
Commercial Businesses | Singapore | S$160,000 | S$250,000 | S$300,000+ | |
Tax Manager |
Commercial Businesses | Singapore | S$85,000 | S$120,000 | S$160,000+ | |
Tax Accountant / Analyst |
Commercial Businesses | Singapore | S$55,000 | S$90,000 | S$120,000+ | |
Treasury Director / Treasurer |
Commercial Businesses | Singapore | S$160,000 | S$200,000 | S$250,000+ | |
Treasury Manager |
Commercial Businesses | Singapore | S$70,000 | S$100,000 | S$150,000+ | |
Treasury Accountant / Analyst |
Commercial Businesses | Singapore | S$55,000 | S$70,000 | S$80,000+ | |
Accounting / Finance Manager |
Commercial Businesses | Singapore | S$70,000 | S$95,000 | S$130,000+ | |
Financial Accountant |
Commercial Businesses | Singapore | S$50,000 | S$75,000 | S$100,000+ | |
Financial Planning and Analysis Manager |
Commercial Businesses | Singapore | S$100,000 | S$130,000 | S$180,000+ | |
Financial / Business Analyst |
Commercial Businesses | Singapore | S$55,000 | S$80,000 | S$100,000+ | |
Credit Analyst / Controller / Manager |
Commercial Businesses | Singapore | S$45,000 | S$80,000 | S$120,000+ | |
Revenue Analyst / Manager |
Commercial Businesses | Singapore | S$55,000 | S$80,000 | S$120,000+ | |
Corporate Finance Manager / Director |
Commercial Businesses | Singapore | S$120,000 | S$180,000 | S$250,000+ | |
Pricing Analyst / Manager / Director |
Commercial Businesses | Singapore | S$60,000 | S$100,000 | S$160,000+ | |
AP/ AR Analyst / Accountant / Manager |
Commercial Businesses | Singapore | S$45,000 | S$70,000 | S$100,000+ | |
Group Consolidation Accountant / Manager |
Commercial Businesses | Singapore | S$65,000 | S$100,000 | S$150,000+ | |
Supply Chain Finance Manager / Controller Director |
Commercial Businesses | Singapore | S$85,000 | S$120,000 | S$150,000+ | |
Costing Accountant / Analyst / Manager |
Commercial Businesses | Singapore | S$50,000 | S$90,000 | S$150,000+ | |
Product Controller |
Financial Services | Singapore | S$75,000 | S$120,000 | S$150,000+ | |
Financial Reporting |
Financial Services | Singapore | S$80,000 | S$140,000 | S$160,000+ | |
Regulatory Reporting |
Financial Services | Singapore | S$80,000 | S$140,000 | S$160,000+ | |
Valuation Control |
Financial Services | Singapore | S$80,000 | S$140,000 | S$160,000+ | |
FP&A |
Financial Services | Singapore | S$80,000 | S$140,000 | S$160,000+ | |
Internal Audit |
Financial Services | Singapore | S$75,000 | S$120,000 | S$150,000+ | |
Performance Analyst (Asset Management) |
Financial Services | Singapore | S$100,000 | S$150,000 | S$180,000 | |
Pricing Analyst |
Financial Services | Singapore | S$60,000 | S$80,000 | S$120,000 | |
Tax (Fund/Asset Management) |
Financial Services | Singapore | S$90,000 | S$130,000 | S$200,000 | |
Treasury (Fund Management) |
Financial Services | Singapore | S$80,000 | S$100,000 | S$120,000 | |
Financial Accountant/Manager (Fund Management) |
Financial Services | Singapore | S$60,000 | S$100,000 | S$140,000 | |
Financial Accountant / Manager (Family Office) |
Financial Services | Singapore | S$45,000 | S$60,000 | S$80,000 | |
Fund Accountant (Junior / Senior) |
Financial Services | Singapore | S$45,000 | S$60,000 | S$80,000 | |
Fund Accounting (Manager / Senior Manager) |
Financial Services | Singapore | S$80,000 | S$140,000 | S$160,000+ | |
Legal Entity Controller |
Financial Services | Singapore | S$80,000 | S$140,000 | S$160,000+ | |
Finance Manager |
Financial Services | Singapore | S$90,000 | S$140,000 | S$160,000+ | |
Financial Controller |
Financial Services | Singapore | S$130,000 | S$160,000 | S$200,000+ | |
Finance Director |
Financial Services | Singapore | S$180,000 | S$220,000 | S$250,000+ | |
CFO |
Financial Services | Singapore | S$250,000 | S$350,000 | S$550,000+ | |
Treasury / Senior Associate/Director (Fund Management) |
Financial Services | Singapore | S$180,000 | S$220,000 | S$250,000+ |
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Permanent, temporary and contract salary data for a range of Accounting & Finance roles, as well as insights and advice to guide your talent strategies.
