Account Officer

THE SUPREME HR ADVISORY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading interior design firm in Singapore is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage full sets of accounts and lead financial operations. This role combines accounting rigor with business partnership and project cost control. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, 2-3 years of relevant experience, and expertise in QuickBooks and Xero. Responsibilities include managing financial reporting, revenue recognition, cash flow forecasting, and compliance with tax regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of accounting experience, preferably in construction or project-based environments.
• Experience in managing Full Set, AP/AR, and month/year-end processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage full sets of accounts and lead financial operations.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable processes.
• Ensure accurate revenue recognition and compliance.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and cash flow.

Skills

Accounting standards

Financial analysis

Project accounting

Cash flow forecasting

QuickBooks

Xero

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

Job description

• Role: Account Executive
• Industry: Interior Design Firm
• Office: Ubi
• Schedule: 5 Days | 9am – 6pm
• Salary: $3200 - $4200

Job Summary

Senior Accountant to manage full sets of accounts and lead financial operations for our construction and interior design firm. This role combines accounting rigor with business partnership, project cost control, and automation-driven efficiency. You will take ownership of financial reporting, revenue recognition, and cash flow forecasting while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support profitability and ensure compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

Minimum 2-3 years of accounting experience, preferably in construction, interior design, architecture, or other project-based environments.

Experience in Full Set, AP/AR management and cash flow forecasting, Project Accounting, QuickBooks, Xero and month/year-end processes.

Key Responsibilities

1. Full Sets of Accounts

• Maintain complete and accurate financial records, including journal entries, general ledger, and reconciliations. Manage monthly and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.

2. Accounts Payable (AP)

• Oversee invoice processing, vendor management, and timely disbursements. Monitor cash outflows and implement tech-enabled workflows to improve AP efficiency.

3. Accounts Receivable (AR)

• Generate and track client invoices; manage collections and follow up on overdue payments. Leverage automation to streamline AR tracking and enhance cash collection.

4. Revenue Recognition

• Ensure accurate and compliant recognition of revenue from project-based services, including progressive billing and milestone-based models. Apply relevant standards such as percentage-of-completion (POC) where applicable.

5. Project Costing & Budget Oversight

• Track project budgets, WIP (Work-in-Progress) schedules, and actual expenses. Conduct variance analysis and collaborate with project managers to ensure profitability.

6. Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. Provide strategic insights on trends in revenue, cost control, and project performance.

7. Cash Flow & Liquidity Management

• Monitor daily cash flow and prepare rolling forecasts. Recommend actions to optimize working capital and project funding.

8. Tax & Regulatory Compliance

• Prepare corporate tax filings and ensure compliance with local tax regulations. Manage GST, withholding tax, and audit-related documentation.

9. Audit & Year-End Preparedness

• Coordinate with external auditors during the year-end process. Prepare audit schedules and ensure timely, accurate submissions.

10. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with design, sales, and project teams to align financial operations with business needs. Translate financial data into actionable insights for decision-making.

11. Policy, Process & Tech Enablement

• Explore and leverage AI-powered tools (e.g., invoice OCR, predictive analytics, smart reconciliation) to enhance accounting accuracy, forecasting, and operational efficiency.
• Establish and refine internal controls and accounting procedures. Drive adoption of accounting systems and reporting dashboards to enhance process accuracy and visibility.

12. Continuous Improvement

• Stay informed on industry best practices, evolving standards, and new tools. Lead or support finance automation and systems improvement initiatives.

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The Supreme Hr Advisory Pte Ltd EA No: 14C7279