Accountant

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

Job summary

A financial services company in Singapore seeks an experienced accounting professional to prepare financial statements, analyze account information, and guide staff in accounting functions. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field, alongside proficiency in accounting principles and software. Attention to detail and analytical skills are required for this role.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of GAAP and accounting principles.
• Experience in month-end and year-end close process.
• Accuracy and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and reports.
• Analyze account information and financial discrepancies.
• Guide accounting clerical staff and coordinate activities.

Skills

Accounting principles knowledge

Financial statement creation

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in relevant field

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information
• Document financial transactions by entering account information
• Recommend financial actions by analyzing accounting options
• Summarize current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports
• Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents
• Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures
• Guide accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions
• Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information
• Secure financial information by completing database backups
• Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile transactions
• Produce error‑free accounting reports and present their results
• Analyze financial information and summarize financial status
• Provide technical support and advice on management
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and generally accepted accounting procedures
• Participate in financial standards setting and forecast process
• Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule
• Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
• Plan, assign, and review staff's work
• Support month‑end and year‑end close process
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Communicate effectively with clients
• Contribute to a strong client relationship through positive interactions with client personnel
• Communicate with General Manager and/or Director on work status and client issues that arise

Job Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures and principles, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Awareness of business trends
• Experience with creating financial statements
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month‑end/year‑end close process
• Excellent accounting software user and administration skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
• Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience
• Intermediate understanding of accounting and reporting standards, gaining experience in researching as it relates to accounting issues
• Experience with accounting software is a plus