Accountant

GRANDCREST CONSTRUCTION PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

GRANDCREST CONSTRUCTION PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant/Finance Manager to lead the full set of accounts and oversee monthly closing, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

You will review overseas agencies' reports, prepare GST returns, coordinate with auditors, tax agents, and corporate secretaries, and ensure compliance with SFRS and GST. 5+ years in construction finance required with strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of accounting/finance experience in construction.
• Strong knowledge of SFRS, GST and statutory reporting.
• Experience in full sets of accounts, audit, tax and financial reporting.
• Proficient in MS Office applications and accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full set of accounts and oversee monthly financial closing activities.
• Review financial reports and accounting records prepared by overseas agencies.
• Prepare and submit GST returns in compliance with statutory requirements.
• Coordinate with external auditors for statutory audits and ensure audit requirements are met.
• Prepare audit schedules and resolve audit queries in a timely manner.
• Provide financial information to tax agents for annual tax filings and respond to queries.
• Liaise with corporate secretaries on annual returns and board resolutions.
• Coordinate with banks and liaise with legal advisors on finance-related matters.
• Review legal agreements from financial and commercial perspectives.
• Incorporate audited financial information into statements provided by auditors.
• Oversee daily accounting and finance operations and ensure smooth processes.
• Monitor and reconcile intercompany balances across related entities.
• Mentor and supervise junior finance staff.
• Establish and strengthen internal controls and policies for internal audit compliance.
• Perform any other ad-hoc duties as assigned by Departmental Manager.

Skills

Accounting

Financial reporting

GST compliance

Audit liaison

Intercompany reconciliation

Stakeholder communication

Independence

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

MS Excel

Accounting software

ERP software

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full set of accounts and oversee monthly financial closing activities, ensuring the timely and accurate preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reports.
• Review financial reports and accounting records prepared by overseas appointed agencies, where applicable.
• Prepare, review, and ensure timely submission of GST returns in compliance with statutory requirements.
• Coordinate and liaise with external auditors for statutory audits and ensure all audit requirements are met.
• Prepare audit schedules and resolve audit queries and issues in a timely manner.
• Provide financial information and supporting documents to tax agents for annual tax filings and respond to tax-related queries.
• Liaise with corporate secretaries on annual returns, board resolutions, and other corporate secretarial matters.
• Coordinate with banks on operational matters and liaise with legal advisors on finance-related legal matters.
• Review legal agreements and documents from a financial and commercial perspective.
• Update and incorporate financial information into audited financial statements provided by external auditors.
• Oversee daily accounting and finance operations to ensure smooth and efficient processes.
• Monitor and reconcile intercompany balances to ensure consistency and accuracy across related entities.
• Mentor, guide, and supervise junior finance staff, where applicable.
• Establish, maintain, and strengthen internal controls, policies, and procedures to support internal audit and ensure compliance.
• Perform any other ad-hoc duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Departmental Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or an equivalent professional qualification.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant accounting and finance experience in the construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS), GST regulations, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Experience in handling full sets of accounts, audit, tax, and financial reporting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and accounting software.
• Possess strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Able to work independently, meet tight deadlines, and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders.