Accountant

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

Job summary

A financial services company located in Singapore is seeking an experienced Accountant to oversee all financial activities, including managing transactions, preparing financial statements, and ensuring compliance with accounting regulations. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience, strong knowledge of GAAP, and proficiency in accounting software. This role offers an opportunity to join a dynamic team and contribute to the company's financial health.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years work experience as an Accountant.
• Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including GAAP.
• Experience with general ledger functions.

Responsibilities

• Manage all accounting transactions.
• Publish financial statements in time.
• Reconcile accounts payable and receivable.
• Ensure timely bank payments.
• Audit financial transactions and documents.

Skills

Accounting regulations knowledge

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Hands-on experience with accounting software

Advanced MS Excel skills

Education

BSc in Accounting, Finance or relevant degree

Additional certification (CPA or CMA)

Tools

FreshBooks

QuickBooks

Job description

We're seeking an Accountant to oversee all financial activities, including fixed payments, variable expenses, bank transactions, and budget management. The role involves auditing financial records, reconciling bank statements, and handling tax calculations and filings.

Responsibilities:

• Manage all accounting transactions
• Publish financial statements in time
• Handle monthly, quarterly and annual closings
• Reconcile accounts payable and receivable
• Ensure timely bank payments
• Compute taxes and prepare tax returns
• Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements
• Audit financial transactions and documents
• Reinforce financial data confidentiality and conduct database backups when necessary
• Comply with financial policies and regulations

Requirements and skills:

• At least 5 years work experience as an Accountant
• Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the - Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Hands‑on experience with accounting software like FreshBooks and - QuickBooks
• Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables
• Experience with general ledger functionsStrong attention to detail and good analytical skills
• BSc in Accounting, Finance or relevant degree
• Additional certification (CPA or CMA) is a plus

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.