Accountant

China Harbour Engineering Company; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm based in Singapore is seeking an experienced finance professional to manage Accounts Receivable and Payable, prepare journal entries, and ensure compliance with Singapore Financial Reporting Standards. The ideal candidate will possess a diploma or bachelor’s degree in finance and have 3-5 years of relevant experience in the construction industry. Strong technical skills in accounting systems are required for this role.

Qualifications

• Min 3-5 years of working experience in construction is required.
• Familiar with accounting / ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Issue tax invoices for clients and subcontractors.
• Prepare payments and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare period end closing journal entries.

Skills

Project accounting

Knowledge of Singapore Financial Reporting Standards

Detail-oriented

Strong interpersonal skills

Proactive

Education

Diploma / bachelor's degree in Finance

Tools

Xero

MS Office applications

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.