Accountant

STATS ChipPAC Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company in Singapore is seeking an Accounting Professional to oversee general ledger activities, manage treasury operations, and ensure corporate tax compliance. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, along with 1-3 years of relevant experience in accounting roles. Strong proficiency in SAP and GAAP/SFRS standards is crucial for this role, which requires attention to detail and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-3 years of experience in accounting roles.
• Strong knowledge of local tax regulations.
• High attention to detail with strict deadline adherence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly and year-end closing processes.
• Manage daily cash flow activities and bank reconciliations.
• Collaborate with HR for timely payroll accounting.
• Maintain tax schedules and assist in statutory filings.

Skills

GAAP/SFRS knowledge

SAP proficiency

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Tools

SAP

Job description

General Ledger (GL) Accounting

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, year-end closing process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in accordance with statutory and group reporting.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Communicate any control weakness identify during day-to-day operations Implement and enhancement of accounting and working procedure for internal audits and SOX compliance.
• Support internal and external audit request.
• Other ad-hoc tasks or projects that may be assigned.

Treasury Operations

• Manage daily cash flow activities, including journal entries, bank reconciliations and cash forecasting.
• Coordinate with banks for fund transfers and banking documentation.
• Assess the forex balance sheet exposure.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of hedging strategies, manage the hedging portfolio, monitor the exchange rates.
• Analyse monthly, quarterly and annual transactions data against forecast.
• Assist in maintaining banking relationships and treasury policies.

Payroll Accounting

• Collaborate with HR and payroll providers to ensure accurate and timely payroll accounting.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and download payroll data from payroll system.
• Verify cheque requests and process cheque issuance.
• Process and verify employee claims for all claim types via SAP Concur.
• Reconcile payroll-related accounts including salaries, bonuses, benefits, and taxes and provide analysis.
• Ensure compliance with statutory payroll requirements and internal controls.

Corporate Tax Compliance

• Maintain tax schedules and assist in the preparation and filing of corporate income tax and other statutory filings.
• Liaise with external tax advisors and auditors during reviews or audits.
• Stay updated with changes in tax laws and regulations relevant to the business.

Required Experience and Qualifications (Required knowledge, skills and experience---however acquired):

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum 1-3 years of experience in accounting roles, including GL, treasury, payroll, and tax.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards (GAAP/SFRS) and local tax regulations.
• Proficient in SAP systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; experience with reporting tools is a plus.
• High attention to detail and the ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Strong analytical, organisational, problem-solving skills along with strong interpersonal and communication skills