Accountant

SPD Scientific Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SPD Scientific Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking a capable accountant to manage the full set of accounts, support monthly closing, and prepare financial statements under IFRS/SRFS. You will handle cash flow, liaising with auditors and tax bodies, and contribute to budgeting and financial reporting.

The role requires 3–6 years of relevant experience in trading and distribution, with strong English, analytical and leadership skills, and hands-on ERP (SAP B1) proficiency.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or professional certificate such as ACCA, CPA or equivalent.
• 3–6 years relevant experience (preferably in trading & distribution).
• Experience in trading and distribution with high-volume transactions.
• ERP systems experience, SAP B1 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare full set of accounts.
• Perform journals and reconcile general ledger to support monthly closing and reporting.
• Prepare financial statements and monthly management reports under IFRS/SRFS and company policies.
• Manage cash flow and banking facilities, assist in projections.
• Liaise with auditors, tax agents, company secretary, insurance, banks and authorities on audits and tax/GST compliances.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts and cash flow management.
• Verify staff claims and petty cash.
• Verify receipts posting and issue payments.
• Review credit, collections and payments processes.
• Review internal controls and propose improvements.
• Provide guidance and training to subordinates.
• Undertake ad-hoc assignments for management.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

English proficiency

Education

Accounting degree or professional certificate (ACCA/CPA)

Tools

SAP B1

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage in preparation of full set of accounts
• Perform accounting operational duty such as preparation of journals and reconciliation of general ledger to support monthly ledger closing and reporting schedules
• Prepare financial statements and monthly management report with compliance to accounting standards (IFRS, SRFS) & company policies
• Manage cash flow and banking facilities including assisting in preparation of projections
• Liaise with auditors, tax agents, company secretary, insurance, banks and other statutory bodies/authorities on internal and external audit mattes, and all statutory and tax/GST tax requirement compliances
• Preparation of financial budgets, forecast, cash flow management
• Verify staff claims & petty cash
• Verify receipts posting and issue payment
• Review and monitor day to day activities related to credit and collections and payments
• Review internal control and system gaps and providing workable solutions for the business and its operations
• Review and provide guidance and training to subordinates
• Undertake any ad-hoc assignments as when required for the management team

Pre-requisites

• Degree in Accounting or professional certificate such as ACCA, CPA or equivalent
• Preferably 3 to 6 years relevant experience (preferably in trading & distribution)
• Prior experience in trading and distribution companies (high volume transactions)
• Good hands-on application of ERP systems (SAP B1 preferred)
• Full set of accounts experience and good understanding of local accounting standards
• Good command of English, both written and spoken
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• A team leader and team worker mind-set
• Good analytical skills with strong problem-solving skills