Accountant

INTERNATIONAL FRENCH SCHOOL (SINGAPORE) LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious international school in Singapore is seeking a dedicated accounting professional. The role involves managing the general ledger, bank reconciliations, and financial reporting. Candidates should have a CPA or degree in accountancy and proficiency in Workday ERP. This full-time position offers a permanent contract with 8 weeks of annual leave and a competitive remuneration package.

Benefits

8 weeks of annual leaves

Remuneration according to school standards

Qualifications

• Advance proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables and Vlookup.
• Good command in English and French is an advantage.
• Deadline-oriented and maintains confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate preparation and processing of standard accounting entries.
• Manage bank reconciliation of all accounts.
• Contribute to the implementation and improvement of ERP systems.

Skills

Knowledge of general ledger procedures

Advance proficiency in Workday ERP

Meticulous with good attention to details

Good organizational skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Good command in English

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Team player

Education

CPA or Degree holder in accountancy or finance

Tools

Workday ERP

Word

Excel

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES

General Ledger

● Work on diverse softwares (Workday, Eduka,..)

● Ensure timely and accurate preparation and processing of standard accounting entries

● Prepare, monitor and oversee account analysis ( balance sheet accounts, eg deferred income, clearing etc...)

● Project accounting on School extension

Fixed Assets

● Manage the full aspect of fixed assets accounting module + reconciliation with general ledger

Banks and related matters

● Ensure the cheque collection and receipt allocation, banking slip preparation

● Manage the bank reconciliation of all the bank accounts of the School

● Prepare and monitor the AR and AP entries accounting in relation to bank reconciliation

● Maintain and monitor the bank accounts on a daily basis

Monthly, quarterly and yearly closing

● Ensure accurate and timely monthly closing and management reporting of accounts

● Assist in the preparation and collation of annual audit/closing schedules and documentation & queries

ERP Systems

● Contribute to the implementation and improvement of ERP systems (Workday) and processes for the quality of the processes and reporting

● Support the Finance & Purchasing team in their daily use of Workday ( reports, analysis, evolutions, L2 support on the Finance domain for IFS..)

Others

● Any other tasks as assigned by the direct and indirect line supervisors

Possible evolutions once the previous missions are covered, according to the team’s needs

● Back up for Accounts Receivable team

● Back up for Accounts Manager

● Back up for Cost Controller

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :

● CPA or Degree holder in accountancy or finance

● Knowledge of general ledger and account payable and receivable procedures

● Advance proficiency in Workday ERP

● Advance proficiency in Word and Excel, including Excel pivot tables, Vlookup, “what-if” scenario

● Meticulous with good attention to details

● Good organizational skills

● Analytical and problem solving skills

● Deadline-Oriented

● Confidentiality

● Good interpersonal and communication skills

● Team player

● Proactiveness

● Good command in English, French is an advantage

TERMS AND CONDITIONS :

● Permanent contract

● Full time – 42 hours per week

● 8 weeks of annual leaves

● Remuneration according to the IFS administrative personnel