Accountant

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

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in Singapore is looking for an experienced Accountant to manage revenue recognition and inventory accounting. The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor's degree in accountancy with at least 2 years of relevant experience, particularly in handling IFRS standards. Proficiency in ERP software, especially SAP, and strong Excel and SQL skills are necessary. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to financial reporting and process improvements within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in audit or accounting is required.
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS accounting and its application is essential.
• Experience in telecommunications revenue accounting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and ensure compliance of revenue and costs with standards.
• Execute monthly closings and reconciliations for accurate reporting.
• Deliver financial reports with variance analysis monthly and yearly.
• Monitor inventory transactions and reconcile with general ledger.

Skills

IFRS accounting knowledge

ERP software proficiency (SAP)

Excel skills

SQL skills

RPA skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accountancy or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

• Review and ensure revenue and direct costs are recognized in compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Execute monthly closing activities and reconciliations related to revenue and inventory, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports with analysis and commentary on key variances.
• Monitor inventory transactions, reconcile accounts to the general ledger, and ensure proper integration with SAP and related systems.
• Conduct periodic inventory counts and prepare reconciliations between physical stock, inventory systems, and the general ledger.
• Provide guidance and resolve issues raised by the offshore inventory team.
• Manage BAU tasks, liaise with business stakeholders to resolve issues, and respond promptly to queries.
• Collaborate with Product, Billing, and IS teams on new product launches, ensuring systems and processes are properly set up for accurate revenue and inventory accounting.
• Prepare accounting treatment papers and process documentation to support revenue and cost recognition.
• Support internal and external audit activities by preparing and providing required documentation.
• Perform UAT for new product launches and system enhancements.
• Contribute to finance-related projects and process improvement initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accountancy or equivalent with 2 years+ experience in audit or accounting.
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS accounting and its application.
• Preferably with product and telecommunications revenue accounting working experience, particularly on IFRS 15 on revenue recognition.
• Preferably proficient in ERP software (such as SAP), Excel, SQL, RPA skills.
• Self-motivated, inquisitive and resourceful.
• Able to manage multiple tasks under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Team player with confidence and maturity to work effectively with different levels in the organization.