Accountant

CHINA HARBOUR (SINGAPORE) ENGINEERING COMPANY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Singapore seeks an experienced finance professional. Responsibilities include handling accounts receivable and payable, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with Singapore Financial Reporting Standards. Candidates should have a diploma or bachelor's degree in finance and 3-5 years of relevant experience in the construction sector. Proficiency in ERP systems and MS Office is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in construction.
• Familiarity with Singapore Financial Reporting Standards.
• Hands-on and proactive attitude required.

Responsibilities

• Issue tax invoices for progress billings.
• Perform data entry of AR invoices and receipts.
• Prepare period end closing journal entries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Project accounting

Proficiency in MS Office

Knowledge of SFRS

Interpersonal skills

Education

Diploma or bachelor's degree in Finance

Tools

Xero

ERP systems

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

Accounts Receivable (AR)

• Issue of tax invoices for progress billings to clients, back charges to subcontractors and inter-company billings.
• Perform data entry of AR invoices and receipts into system.

Accounts Payable (AP)

• Validation and data entry of AP (subcontractors and suppliers) invoices, petty cash claims and staff claims.
• Prepare payments and bank reconciliations

General Ledger (GL) / Accounts Closing & Reporting

• Prepare period end closing journal entries (revenue & profit recognition, cost accruals, Payroll etc).
• Prepare balance sheet schedules.
• Maintain fixed assets register and calculate depreciation charge

Job Requirements:

Educational Qualifications:

• Diploma / bachelor’s degree in Finance related field is required. (LCCI,CAT,ACCA)

Working Experience:

• Min 3-5 years of working experience in construction is required for this position.

Technical Capabilities / Knowledge:

· Project accounting.

· Good knowledge of Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (“SFRSs”), Corporate Income Tax and GST.

· MS Office applications(Excel, Word etc).

· Familiar with accounting / ERP systems(Xero, Chinese system).

· Detail-oriented and ability to manage multiple tasks at one time.

· Hands-on and proactive.

· Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.