Associate Director – Compliance Solutions

Waystone

. Oversee delivery of Corporate and Compliance Solutions services across the Singapore client portfolio, with primary responsibility for corporate secretarial and accounting services .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeSingapore • SingaporeSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in corporate secretarial services, accounting, and compliance within the Singapore financial services sector, with a strong focus on regulatory adherence and client engagement. Proven ability to lead teams, manage client portfolios, and provide technical guidance on complex governance matters.

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Qualified Individual (QI) RequirementsSingapore Companies ActCorporate Secretarial ServicesAccounting ExperienceLeadership Skills

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Hard Skills

Corporate Secretarial ServicesAccountingFinancial Statements ReviewGST FilingsClient ReportingStatutory FilingsGovernancePortfolio ManagementRegulatory ComplianceTax Experience

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTeam Leadership

Certifications & Qualifications

Internationally Recognized Professional Qualification

Industry Keywords

ACRA RequirementsCorporate Income TaxFinancial Services SectorVariable Capital Companies ActRegulatory Developments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee delivery of Corporate and Compliance Solutions services across the Singapore client portfolio, with primary responsibility for corporate secretarial and accounting services
Support and, where required, fulfil the Qualified Individual (QI) requirements applicable to Waystone’s corporate secretarial business
Oversee corporate secretarial matters including incorporations, statutory registers, corporate actions, annual returns and other ACRA filings
Maintain strong working knowledge of the Singapore Companies Act, Variable Capital Companies Act and relevant ACRA requirements
Review and provide technical guidance on corporate secretarial matters, including more complex client structures and governance matters
Oversee accounting services including bookkeeping, management accounts, financial statements, GST, payroll and other client reporting
Review the team’s accounting work, including financial statements, GST filings and other financial deliverables, before submission to clients or relevant authorities
Manage client engagements, allocation of work and regulatory/statutory deadlines, ensuring services are delivered accurately and within agreed timelines
Lead and develop the team, provide technical guidance and maintain appropriate quality-control and review processes
Act as a senior point of contact for clients and resolve or escalate service delivery, technical and regulatory matters
Liaise with ACRA, IRAS, auditors, tax advisers and other professional service providers, as required
Support Singapore corporate tax matters, including corporate income tax and GST
Support prospect meetings, proposals, fee quotations, engagement letters and opportunities to expand services with existing clients
Monitor regulatory and industry developments relevant to corporate secretarial, accounting and corporate services
Work with Singapore, regional and global Waystone teams on operational improvements and other projects as required
Support the continued growth of the Corporate and Compliance Solutions business while maintaining high standards of client service and regulatory compliance

Requirements

What you’ll need

An internationally recognized professional qualification
Must have qualifications and/or experience to support the Qualified Individual (QI) requirements applicable to the corporate secretarial business
Minimum of 7-10 years of relevant experience in governance, accounting/finance, or corporate secretarial services in the financial services sector
Strong working knowledge of the Singapore Companies Act, ACRA requirements and statutory filing obligations
Practical accounting experience, with the ability to review accounting records, financial statements, GST filings and related client deliverables
Experience managing a portfolio of corporate services clients and supervising/reviewing the work of team members
Singapore tax experience, particularly corporate income tax and GST, would be an advantage
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
Proficient in English
Strong leadership and organizational skills