Accountant - Kent Ridge

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Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), one of Danaher's 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

Our team at Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), is united by a commitment to collaboration and scientific excellence, building on a strong foundation of innovation, expertise, and reliability. Guided by our vision to help researchers rapidly move from the lab to life-changing advances, we work closely with global partners to accelerate progress and genomics breakthroughs across fields like cancer, infectious disease, rare genetic disorders, and more. At IDT, you’ll be part of a culture rooted in continuous learning and improvement—where your growth fuels our mission to accelerate the pace of genomics and helps shape a healthier, brighter future for all. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

We are seeking a proactive and detail‑oriented Accountant to join our APAC Finance team. In this role, you will support the integrity of our financial reporting by establishing, maintaining, and improving accounting practices across the region. You will analyze financial information, prepare key journal entries, and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

This position reports to the Finance Manager – APAC and is part of the Finance & Accounting team located in Singapore and will be remote with expectations to attend the local IDT office from time to time. At IDT, we are one global team. We celebrate our differences, engage in healthy debates, and are inclusive. Together, we accomplish great things.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting cycles, working closely with the APAC Finance team. This includes journal postings, accruals, prepayments, cost center reviews, issue resolution, and account reconciliation. This role will collaborate actively with the Korea and Japan entities, ensuring accurate and timely reporting within tight month‑end deadlines.
• Manage GST returns for Singapore, organize doubtful debt reviews with the collections team, Finance Manager/Director, and support Operations with daily reporting and tracking of local manufacturing revenue.
• Assist in the preparation of annual statutory accounts and provide data to support accurate tax filings for VAT, corporate income tax, and withholding taxes.
• Strengthen our internal control environment by performing balance sheet reconciliations, drafting standard operating procedures, and preparing audit evidence for internal/external auditors and tax agents.
• Provide ad hoc support to the APAC Finance team to ensure adequate coverage during key reporting periods and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by refining financial processes, enhancing efficiency, and ensuring end‑to‑end documentation accuracy.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy or a related field
• Minimum 3 years of relevant accounting experience
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and general computer applications
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively across diverse stakeholders

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• SAP

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

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