Accountant

PCCW Global; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global telecommunications company in Singapore is seeking an experienced Accountant to provide accounting support and manage financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, with at least 3 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and a good understanding of corporate accounting and tax regulations are required. This role involves managing financial accounting, preparing audit schedules, and ensuring statutory compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Finance and/or Accounting.
• At least 3 years of relevant working experience.
• Good knowledge in corporate accounting, tax regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of financial accounting and reporting.
• Preparation of schedules and work papers for audit and filing.
• Handle tax filing matters to ensure timely submissions.
• Coordinate with Group Finance and external stakeholders.
• Provide daily administrative support.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Knowledge in corporate accounting

Positive working attitude

Self-motivated

Result oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Job description

Accountant

Role Overview

The successful candidate will provide accounting support to our Group Finance and work in our Singapore office, reporting to the Finance Manager.

The candidate will be responsible for the management of general accounting activities and the maintenance of effective internal controls, while ensuring statutory compliance in all accounting initiatives, covering entities in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Philippines.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of financial accounting and reporting, including financial period close and monthly management accounting (i.e. GL posting, bank and intercompany reconciliations etc)
• Preparation of schedules and work papers required for audit and annual statutory filing.
• Handle tax filing matters (i.e. GST, SST, VAT, WHT where applicable) to ensure timely tax submissions according to the requirements of the respective jurisdiction.
• Handle full spectrum of the annual statutory audit/special audit to ensure compliance.
• Coordinate with Group Finance and external stakeholders (i.e. external auditors, tax agents, corporate secretarial agents, etc) for filing and statutory requirements.
• Daily administrative support, e.g. proper filing and documentation.
• Perform any other ad-hoc tasks/projects as assigned by the Manager.

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Finance and/or Accounting
• At least 3 years of relevant working experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications
• Good knowledge in corporate accounting, tax regulations (i.e GST, WHT)
• Good team player with positive working attitude
• Self-motivated and result oriented