Accountant

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

Job summary

A leading company in the construction sector is looking to add a Finance professional focusing on both Accounts Payable and Receivable to their talented team in Singapore. The ideal candidate will have CA qualifications, strong analytical skills, and a proven track record of financial reporting and administration. Responsibilities include managing vendor payments, processing invoices, and supporting HR-related tasks, all while ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. This position offers an excellent opportunity for growth and development in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• CA qualified with 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook; SAP experience a plus.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly and quarterly financial reporting and closing.
• Manage invoice processing, vendor payments, and cash book updates.
• Handle monthly payroll, claims, and maintain HR records.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Adaptability

Team player

Education

CA (Chartered Accountant)

Tools

SAP

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Department : Finance

Location : Office

Objectives Goals : Ensure timely, accurate month-end & year-end closing and financial reporting to Management

Accounts Payable

• Perform 3-way matching (PR, DO, Invoice), ensure proper approvals and coding, and input into SAP.

• Manage invoice scanning, filing, and monthly vendor payments based on aging reports.

• Prepare payment summaries, bank uploads, payment vouchers, and update the cash book.

• Respond to vendor inquiries and generate monthly AP aging reports.

Accounts Receivable

• Process transport invoices, debit notes, and customer billings in SAP.

• Update receipt records (giro, cheques), request remittance advice, offset payments in SAP.

• Assist with collections and arrange cheque pickups.

• Generate monthly AR aging reports.

• Month-End Closing

• Prepare journal entries (provisions, depreciation, accruals).

• Update exchange rates, revaluation, and run financial reports (e.g., P&L, balance sheet).

• Reconcile inventory, intercompany balances, and bad debts provision using Afa and Soplex tools.

• Reconcile between local GAAP and PERI standards.

• Statutory Submissions & Reporting

• Submit monthly withholding tax and quarterly GST to IRAS.

• Handle MoBe reporting and assist with audits and tax agent queries.

General Finance Admin

• Manage urgent payments, expense claims, corporate card entries, and fixed asset records.

• Monitor cash flow, telecom/utilities account renewals, and improve procedures for efficiency.

HR & Payroll Support (for Foreign Workers)

• Handle monthly payroll, leave, and claims.

• Maintain worker database (e.g., permits, training certs, dormitory records).

• Renew CSOC/Core Trade certifications and submit levy/SDF claims.

• Support annual income tax filing and ad-hoc HR tasks.

Professional requirements, experience and skillset

• CA (Chartered Accountant) qualified, with 3–5 years of relevant experience.

• Proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook.

• SAP experience is a plus.

• Strong analytical, numerical, and organizational skills.

• Meticulous, responsible, and adaptable.

• Self-motivated, independent, and precise.

• Open-minded and culturally aware team player with eagerness to learn.

Reports to CFO