Accounts Executive

SGS Testing & Control Services Singapore; Batu Pahat; On-site; MYR 107,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Testing & Control Services Singapore is seeking an Accounts Executive to join our finance team. Successful candidates will be assigned to one primary finance stream (AR, AP or GL) based on experience and business needs and will perform core accounting tasks accordingly.

The role requires a Diploma in Accounting/Finance, 2–5 years’ experience in Accounts/Finance Operations, and strong communication with internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Accounting/Finance or related field.
• 2–5 years’ experience in Accounts/Finance Operations, with exposure to month-end closing activities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills (able to work with Business Units and suppliers).
• Experience with Oracle ERP is an advantage.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Support AR transactions such as receipts posting and AR journals.
• Perform AR reconciliations and follow up on outstanding items.
• Support AP transactions and monitor payables ageing.
• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Perform balance sheet and P&L reconciliations.
• Support month-end closing activities and reporting.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Fluent English

Education

Diploma in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Successful candidates will be assigned to one primary finance stream based on experience and business needs:

Accounts Receivable (AR)

Accounts Payable (AP)

General Ledger (GL)

Specific responsibilities:

Depending on stream assignment, responsibilities will include:

Accounts Receivable (AR)

Support AR transactions such as receipts posting and AR journals

Perform AR reconciliations and follow up on outstanding items

Support monthly AR reporting and variance analysis

Accounts Payable (AP)

Support AP transactions and monitor payables ageing

Maintain accurate supplier records where required

Resolve supplier and internal queries in a timely manner

General Ledger (GL)

Prepare and post journal entries

Perform balance sheet and P&L reconciliations

Support month‑end closing activities and reporting

Across All Roles

Maintain accurate documentation and reconciliations

Support audit requirements and internal controls

Work closely with internal stakeholders to resolve finance matters

Undertakes project work or ad hoc job-related matters or any other duties as and when assigned/requested by the Management from time to time

Each successful candidate will focus on one mainstream (AR, AP, or GL) rather than all functions.

Requirements:

Diploma in Accounting/Finance or related field.

2–5 years’ experience in Accounts / Finance Operations, with exposure to month-end closing activities.

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills (able to work with Business Units and suppliers).

Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with high volumes, competing priorities, and tight month-end timelines.

Well-organized and able to plan and priorities work independently while maintaining accuracy.

Detail-oriented, able to work independently, and able to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Experience with Oracle ERP is an advantage.

Fluent in spoken and written English.

SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company.

We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of over 100,000 dedicated professionals.

With more than 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.

Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence.

SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company.

We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of over 100,000 dedicated professionals.

With more than 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.

Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence.

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