Account Executive, Payable/Receivable

ALLINTON ENGINEERING & TRADING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in Singapore is seeking an Accounts Executive to support the finance department. The role involves managing accounts receivable/payable, tax filing, data compilation, and ensuring accurate financial records. Candidates should have at least a diploma in accounting or finance, experience with accounting systems, and strong communication skills. Previous experience in the construction industry is essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Must have experience dealing in the construction industry.
• Familiar with GST regulations and basic tax filing requirements.
• Awareness of internal controls and audit processes.

Responsibilities

• Assign account codes to all transactions in the accounting system.
• Calculate customer/supplier account balances and reconcile with totals.
• Perform month-end closing activities.

Skills

Double-entry accounting principles

Financial processes

Effective communication skills

Data analysis using IT systems

Education

Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Professional certifications (e.g. LCCI, CAT, ACCA Foundation)

Tools

SAP

QuickBooks

Xero

Job description

The Accounts Executive for payable and receivables reports to the Assistant Finance Manager to support the finance department in carrying out the responsibilities of the accounting department. He/She covers duties such as work that is specific to accounts receivable, accounts payable, tax filing, data compilation, billing, payroll or other accounting tasks. He/She works specifically with accruals, fixed assets accounting or the monthly and yearly finalisation of accounts for audit purposes. He/She assists with the preparation of trial balance, basic financial statements and simple consolidated financial statements. He/She may be called on to participate in ad-hoc finance-related projects and systems testing when necessary.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

• Assign account codes to all transactions in the accounting system.
• Calculate customer/supplier account balances and reconcile with totals.
• Compile the relevant business documentation used in banking processes.
• Enter accurate and timely data into the accounting system.
• Maintain accurate financial records and statements.
• Perform month-end closing activities.
• Record and process all business transactions within the organisation's accounting system using principles of double-entry accounting.
• Record transactions and events relating to inventory, accruals, prepayments, capital structure and finance costs.
• Record transactions and events relating to sales, purchases, receivables, payables and cash.
• Retrieve system reports from the accounting system for management use.
• Use relevant IT systems and tools effectively for data analysis.

Qualifications:

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional certifications (e.g. LCCI, CAT, ACCA Foundation) are an advantage.
• Must have experience dealing in construction industry
• Experienced with accounting systems such as SAP, QuickBooks, Xero, or equivalent.
• Good knowledge of double-entry accounting principles and financial processes.
• Understanding of accounts receivable/payable functions, billing cycles, and reconciliation practices.
• Familiar with GST regulations and basic tax filing requirements.
• Awareness of internal controls and audit processes.
• Effective communication skills for liaising with suppliers, customers, internal teams, and auditors.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced accounting or finance department.