Accountant (Contract)

PERSOL; Santo Niño 1st; On-site; PHP 2,548,000 - 3,724,000; Full time

Job summary

PERSOL is seeking an experienced accountant for our Singapore office located at Raffles Place. The role covers the full cycle of accounting, including record-keeping, financial reporting and regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will manage general ledger tasks, GST returns, and assist with audits while collaborating across departments and with external partners. Prior experience with Xero and strong Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Accountancy or equivalent.
• 3 to 5 years of accounting experience.
• Experience with XERO accounting software and MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Record and maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all financial transactions.
• Prepare financial statements, reports, and other documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
• Reconcile accounts, ledgers, and statements to ensure accuracy and identify discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with tax laws and GST filings.
• Support internal and external audits, preparing relevant audit schedules.
• Ensure that all financial activities and reporting adhere to ethical standards and company policies.
• Collaborate with other departments and liaise with banks, auditors and vendors.
• Participate in ad hoc assignments as required by management.

Skills

Xero accounting

MS Excel

General ledger

GST compliance

Audit support

Experience 3-5 years

Education

Degree or diploma in Accountancy

Tools

Xero

MS Excel

Job description

Contract, convertible

Working hours: 8.30am to 6pm

Location: Raffles Place

Responsibilities

• Record and maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all financial transactions

• Responsible for the full set of accounts. Prepare financial statements, reports, and other documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards and regulations.

• Reconcile accounts, ledgers, and statements to ensure accuracy and identify discrepancies that need to be resolved.

• Ensure compliance with relevant tax laws and regulations, and prepare tax filings including GST (Goods and Services Tax).

• Support internal and external audits, preparing relevant audit schedules.

• Ensure that all financial activities and reporting adhere to ethical standards and company policies.

• Collaborate with other departments and liaise with external parties (banks, auditors and vendors).

• Participate in ad hoc assignments as required by management.

Requirements

• Degree or diploma in Accountancy or equivalent professional qualification.

• 3 to 5 years of experience.

• Experience with XERO accounting software and proficiency in MS Excel.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.