Accountant

Posted:
8/12/2026, 4:17:45 PM

Location(s):
Singapore, Singapore

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Accounting

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

Pay:
$148k/yr

Location:

Singapore, Central Singapore, Singapore

Job ID:

R0139365

Date Posted:

2026-08-13

Company Name:

Hitachi Rail Singapore Pte. Ltd.,

Profession (Job Category):

Finance

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Job Description:

As Hitachi Rail Singapore, we are advancing rail signalling and safety solutions to ensure safe and efficient railway operations worldwide.

Our technologies help to bring billions of people reliably to their destinations by rail every year – making sustainable mobility a reality.

Accountant (Ref.No. R0139365)

at our location in Singapore

You will enjoy having these responsibilities:

Accounts Payable, General Ledger and costing functions.

  • Accounts Payable function (Main)
    • Checking/auditing/follow up of employee expense claims
    • Matching/validating/booking of all suppliers including interco/intraco invoices/credit notes
    • Prepare journals for allocation of supplier invoices (Singtel, CWT, Cabcharge)
    • Liaise with internal stakeholders (eg. Supply chain, procurement,                               employees) on claims or supplier related issues as and when necessary

  • General Ledger and costing function
    • Prepare journals for standard accruals, subsequent reversals of accruals
    • Monitor and release to P&L on expenses charged to Prepayment accounts and prepare balance sheet schedules
    • Monitor and management employees on their hours clocking submission in the system
    • Support team in cost centre reporting

  • Other support activities
    • Assist and support team in providing information requested by external auditor and JSOX auditor
    • Backup team member as and when needed

You have:

  • Diploma, major in Finance and Accounting
  • At least 3 years experience in Accounts Payable, General Ledger
  • Proficient in ERP system such as SAPbyDesign is a plus
  • Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel
  • Team player, self-driven, keen attention to detail
  • An analytical thinker with strong investigative and problem-solving skills
  • Positive attitude with strong sense of integrity and responsibility

Our Talent Acquisition Team is looking forward to hearing from you

We look forward to receiving your application in just a few clicks via our career portal.

For further information about Hitachi Rail as an employer visit us on www.hitachirail.com/careers

About us

Our motivation is the mobility turnaround. To achieve this, our teams find innovative products and solutions that ensure the operation and reliability of the entire rail network and increase capacities on the rails.

Our projects are diverse. To make our teams even stronger, we are looking for your support. In return, we offer you an attractive overall package with the following benefits:

  • Stronger together: Networking through internal networks and working in international teams
  • Our drive: Together, we are laying the foundations for the digitization of the rail around the world, to get people safely to their destinations and to their loved ones!
  • Attractive conditions: A secure and permanent job with a global company

Notes

Equal opportunities and self-determined participation of severely disabled persons and persons of equal status as well as respectful cooperation are firmly anchored principles within Hitachi Rail and its subsidiaries. We also aim to offer all our equal opportunities to start a career and to receive training and further education in our company. We consciously promote diversity and togetherness in our teams.

Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at  https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail

Hitachi America Ltd

Website: https://hitachi.com/

Headquarter Location: Santa Clara, California, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1959

IPO Status: Private

Industries: Consulting ⋅ Industrial Engineering ⋅ Information Technology ⋅ Machinery Manufacturing ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Mining Technology

Visa Sponsorship: Sponsors work visas