Accountant

HFW; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in Singapore is seeking an Accounting professional to manage billing processes, trust account transactions, and fixed asset records. The ideal candidate should possess a degree in Accounting or Finance, with 3-4 years of relevant experience and strong proficiency in Excel. This full-time position offers a collaborative work environment and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of accounting experience, preferably in a professional services environment.
• Familiarity with AP billing and audit processes.
• Exposure to trust accounts is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Review WIP reports to assess billable status.
• Manage end-to-end billing processes.
• Handle trust account transactions including monthly bank reconciliations.
• Maintain the fixed asset register in Cognos.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong communication skills

Proactive mindset

High proficiency in Excel

Team player

Critical thinking

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Introduction

The Firm

This is an excellent opportunity to join HFW a leading international law firm with a strong footprint in the Asia-Pacific region and a long-standing history in international commerce. HFW offers excellent opportunities for professional development and growth with a diverse and collaborative team of over 700 lawyers including 180 partners and over 400 business services professionals based in offices across the Americas Europe the Middle East and Asia Pacific.

HFW prides itself on its deep sector-focused expertise and its entrepreneurial creative and collaborative culture. We are unapologetically true sector experts. Clients come to us because of our deep industry knowledge and ability to talk their language. Bearing the commercial solution in mind we underpin our advice with a solid foundation of legal expertise. Come join us and be a part of our growing Singapore office dynamic team environment and create impactful work.

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Review WIP reports to assess billable status and ensure policy compliance.
• Manage end-to-end billing processes.
• Handle trust account transactions including monthly bank reconciliations.
• Provide coverage duty for ship sale closing procedures including liaising with banks to obtain MT103 and facilitating transfers from clients accounts to office accounts.
• Maintain monthly breach register for trust accounts to ensure compliance with SRA and send quarterly updates to Partners.
• Post disbursements accurately in line with Singapore GST and accounting standards.
• Maintain the fixed asset register in Cognos including asset additions transfers and disposals.
• Prepare fixed asset reconciliations in accordance with Financial Reporting Standards (FRS).
• Assist with month-end closing duties including journal posting and maintaining monthly balance sheet schedules.
• Support internal and external audit by consolidating required documentation to ensure compliance with internal controls and statutory obligations.
• Undertake other ad-hoc duties as required by the organisation.

Skills And Experiences

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting Finance or related field.
• 3-4 years of accounting experience; exposure from professional services legal will be advantageous.
• Familiarity with AP billing and audit processes; exposure to trust accounts will be advantageous.
• High proficiency in Excel.
• Detail-oriented organised and good time management.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well in a team.
• Proactive mindset and critical thinking skill.

Additional Information

Kindly note that this job description is not contractual. It will be reviewed periodically and may be amended or altered to meet the needs of the firm.

If you are looking to develop your career working with a leading international law firm with a high performing and supportive team or if you are looking for a change of setting to enhance what you can offer then contact us for a confidential discussion by forwarding a cover letter and resum to

HFW aims to ensure equality of opportunity and we are actively working towards improving the diversity of our staff. All applications will be considered only on merit and the applicants suitability to meet the requirements of the role.

HFW collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants to manage its recruitment process. The firm is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations. For information on how the firm will process your data please see our Privacy Notice on our website ( in the section What we collect and how we use it.

Key Skills

• Internal Audit
• Accounting Tally
• General Ledger Accounting
• External Audit
• Microsoft Excel
• PMP
• Financial Accounting
• Financial Analysis
• Payroll
• Financial Recouncilation
• Financial statement
• Accounting and Finance
• ACCA
• CPA
• Financial Reporting

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1