Accountant

RMS Marine & Offshore Service (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Singapore is seeking a financial professional to manage reporting and operations. The role involves preparing financial reports, leading day-to-day finance operations, and collaborating with auditors. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Accountancy and 1-2 years of relevant experience. Strong communication skills in English and a positive learning attitude are essential.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years related experience in finance.
• Audit experience preferred.
• Good knowledge of accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial reports and analyze variances.
• Lead day-to-day finance operations and inventory management.
• Oversee monthly closing activities and manage auditors.

Skills

Financial reporting

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Communication (English)

Interpersonal skills

Process improvement

Education

Degree in Accountancy or equivalent

Job description

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting (Financial Accounting)

• Preparation of monthly financial reports and comment on significant variances or activities
• Preparation of quarterly GST reconciliation for submission
• Ensures timeliness and accuracy of all reports, statements, workings and calculations

Finance Operations

• Lead day to day finance operations
• Lead periodical stock-take and inventory management
• Assist with supervising the team to ensure that all the required deadlines are met

Financial closing & Audit

• Preparation of all monthly closing and pre-closing schedules
• Lead the team in ensuring accuracy and timeliness in all aspects of the company’s monthly and year-end financial close activities
• Lead all audit related activities, manage and front with auditors on all the queries, ensures audit progression is in line with given time periods.
• Liaising with auditors, bankers, tax agents, company secretary and other statutory bodies to ensure compliance and company’s best interest.

Supporting business and functional improvement

• Drive insights to business problems from analytical and financial perspective
• Evaluate financial reporting process, accounting policies and other work process and make recommendation for improvement.
• Review and recommend areas where processes and procedures could be further improved for greater efficiency and strengthen internal controls.
• Lead cross functional value-add projects to identify and drive continuous improvements in costs savings, profitability or process efficiencies.
• Participate in system enhancements / implementation to align with new operational requirements.

WORKING REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Accountancy or equivalent
• Candidates with 1 - 2 years’ related experience
• Audit experience preferred
• Good knowledge of accounting principles
• Positive learning attitude
• Good written and spoken communication
• Good interpersonal skills in English to communicate with all levels in the organization and stakeholders in verbal and written form
• Ability to converse in Mandarin preferred for communication with head office co-workers
• Ability to work independently