1 year Contract Accounts Executive - Jurong Island (Up to $4,500) #NJN

Recruit Express; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Singapore is seeking an Accounts Executive to manage financial operations, including accounts payable and tax compliance. The ideal candidate will ensure accurate financial reporting and maintain vendor relationships. This position requires a Diploma or Degree in Accounting or Finance, with 1–3 years of relevant experience and proficiency in ERP systems like SAP or Oracle. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including site allowance and completion bonus.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of relevant finance experience, preferably in industrial or manufacturing sector.
• Strong understanding of Singapore financial regulations and GST.
• Proficient in accounting systems like SAP, Oracle.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monthly closing of books; prepare journal vouchers.
• Prepare and process bi-monthly vendor payments.
• Assist in preparation of quarterly GST returns.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Vendor Management

Tax Compliance

Accounts Payable

Microsoft Excel

Education

Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Salary Range: $3.5 to 4.5K + $250 site allowance + 1.5 month Completion bonus

Location: Jurong Island (company transport provided to-fro Lakeside station)

Purpose of the Position

The Accounts Executive will support day-to-day financial operations, focusing on accounts payable, general ledger maintenance, tax compliance, and treasury management. This role is crucial in ensuring accuracy and timeliness in financial reporting, as well as maintaining strong vendor relationships essential to our production and distribution processes.

Principal Responsibilities

Accounting & Treasury:

- Assist in the monthly closing of books, including preparation of journal vouchers for bank open items and recurring accruals (e.g., utilities, freight, plant maintenance).

- Download the daily bank statements and update the company’s daily cash flow position.

- Support external auditors and internal stakeholders during statutory audits and compliance reviews.

- Raise intercompany charges with the assistance of the shared service center, and review reconciliation with regional entities.

- Computation of accruals and provisions of vendor invoices

Taxation:

- Assist in the preparation and submission of quarterly Goods and Services Tax (GST) returns in compliance with IRAS regulations.

- Support the Finance Manager with the preparation of the annual corporate tax return.

- Compute withholding tax liabilities for cross-border transactions, such as technical services, equipment rentals.

Accounts Payable:

- Prepare and process bi-monthly vendor payments, ensuring compliance with internal controls and procurement procedures.

- Liaise with suppliers, logistics providers, and internal departments (e.g., operations, procurement) to resolve discrepancies related to invoice approvals and payment status.

- Prepare reconciliations of vendor Statement of Accounts (SOA) and follow-up with stakeholders on actions to be taken

Other Duties (ad-hoc):

- Draft and coordinate responses to surveys from government agencies, including the Economic Development Board (EDB) and SingStat.

- Participate in finance process improvement projects, such as digitalizing invoice workflows or enhancing internal reporting tool

Requirement:

- Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.

- Minimum 1–3 years of relevant finance experience, preferably in the industrial or manufacturing sector.

- Strong understanding of Singapore financial regulations, GST, and withholding tax requirements.

- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP platforms).

Jessica Nguyen Huynh Thanh Truc

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