Accountant

CHINA HARBOUR ENGINEERING COMPANY LTD Singapore Branch; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced finance professional to handle Accounts Receivable and Payable tasks. The ideal candidate should have a diploma or bachelor's degree in finance, along with 3-5 years of experience in the construction industry. Familiarity with Singapore Financial Reporting Standards and proficiency in accounting software like Xero are essential. This role demands strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of working experience in construction.
• Good knowledge of Singapore Financial Reporting Standards, Corporate Income Tax, and GST.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Project accounting

Detail-oriented

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Education

Diploma / bachelor’s degree in Finance

Tools

Xero

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

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.