ACCOUNTANT

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

Job summary

A financial services company in Singapore is looking for an experienced Accountant to manage financial transactions, prepare statements, and ensure compliance with accounting standards. Candidates should have a solid understanding of basic accounting principles and possess a relevant degree. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic team and contribute to financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures and principles.
• Experience with creating financial statements.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare asset, liability, and capital account entries.
• Document financial transactions.
• Summarize financial status.
• Direct internal and external audits.

Skills

Knowledge of accounting procedures

Attention to detail

Quantitative skills

Familiarity with GAAP

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Accounting

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Accountant responsibilities

VACANCY FOR 1 SINGAPOREANS OR PERMANANET RESIDENTS ONLY.

1. Prepare asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information

2. Document financial transactions by entering account information

3. Recommend financial actions by analyzing accounting options

4. Summarize current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports

5. Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents

6. Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures

7. Guide accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions

8. Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information

9. Secure financial information by completing database backups

10. Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile transactions

11. Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results

12. Analyze financial information and summarize financial status

13. Provide technical support and advice on management

14. Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and generally accepted accounting procedures

15. Participate in financial standards setting and forecast process

16. Provide input into department's goal-setting process

17. Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule

18. Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance

19. Plan, assign, and review staff's work

20. Support month-end and year-end close process

21. Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls

22. Communicate effectively with clients

23. Contribute to a strong client relationship through positive interactions with client personnel

24. Communicate with General Manager and/or Director on work status and client issues that arise

Accountant requirements

1. These are just a few of the job requirements you may see in an accountant job description:

2. Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures and principles, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

3. Awareness of business trends

4. Experience with creating financial statements

5. Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process

6. Excellent accounting software user and administration skills

7. Accuracy and attention to detail

8. Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills

9. Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience

10. Intermediate understanding of accounting and reporting standards, gaining experience in researching as it relates to accounting issues

11. Experience with accounting software is a plus