Accountant

MISC Group of Companies; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in financial services is seeking a Financial Accountant to produce financial accounts and ensure compliance with local and global accounting standards. The role involves overseeing ledger activity and preparing financial reports. Candidates should possess a degree in accountancy, ACCA certification, and a minimum of 3 years experience in general accounting.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accountancy required.
• ACCA certification preferred.
• 3 years general accounting experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general ledger activity for assigned accounts.
• Prepare and post required journals, including payroll journals.
• Ensure compliance with global standard accounting processes.

Skills

Knowledge of Singapore Financial Reporting Standards

Multi-tasking

Self-starter

Education

Degree in Accountancy

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Purpose of the Job

• To produce financial accounts for submission to AET management and MISC
• Responsible for local statutory financial reporting requirements for the Group
• To ensure compliance with global standard accounting processes

Key Accountabilities

• Oversee the general ledger activity for assigned accounts across various legal entities.
• Prepare and post required journals, including payroll journals and ensure all relevant accruals, amortizations and prepayments are posted on a monthly basis.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and prepare monthly schedules in accordance with monthly close timetable.
• Accounts payable sub ledger and general ledger reconciliation.
• Ensure that all intercompany transactions are recorded and liaise with other entity owners to verify both receivable and payable are properly recorded
• Identify G&A costs allocation drivers for monthly intercompany management fee recharge
• Assist in internal audit queries and statutory audit requirements, providing schedules, support and other requested information.
• Prepare information and complete surveys and returns to government agencies.
• Ensure that all internal control processes are complied with.
• To comply with Company’s policies and Code of Conduct and Business Ethics (CoBE)
• Any other duties and projects as assigned from time to time

Qualifications include:

• Education:Degree in Accountancy

• Professional Certification:ACCA
• Experience:

• 3 years of general accounting experience
• Familiar with accounting/auditing standards

• Specialized knowledge:
  • Singapore Financial Reporting Standards
  • ERP systems (i.e. SAP)
  • Microsoft Office
  • Must be a self-starter with ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

We regret to inform that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.