Accountant

CHAN BROTHERS TRAVEL (PTE) LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A travel services company in Singapore is seeking an experienced accountant to manage daily transactions and prepare financial reports. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of accounting experience, a relevant degree, and be familiar with Singaporean tax regulations. Proficiency in Mandarin is preferred. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to strategic decision-making within the company.

Qualifications

• More than 10 years of hands-on experience in a professional accounting or corporate services firm.
• Familiar with Singapore tax regulations and financial reporting standards.
• Meticulous, independent, proactive, and responsible.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and oversee daily accounting transactions and activities.
• Prepare full set of financial accounts and manage cash records.
• Perform financial audit preparation and coordination.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledgeable in accounting principles

Proficiency in Mandarin

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent

Job description

Job Description:

• Monitor and oversee daily accounting transactions and activities.
• Maintain and prepare full set of financial accounts regularly and manage cash and bank expense records.
• Administrate account receivables and accounts payables.
• Review accounting documents
• Responsible for preparing bank reconciliation, expense reconciliation, monthly breadkdown of balance sheet items, amortization and other management reports required by management.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements, reports, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders, complying with regulatory requirements.
• Perform month/year-end close activities
• Perform allocation of central costs on monthly/quarterly basis
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making processes.
• Analyzing financial reports and making strategy recommendations for identified problems or general financial decisions
• Timely follow up on all outstanding issues
• Planning, implementing and supervising the company’s financial strategy
• Ensure compliance of company policies, accounting standards and Government polices
• Preparing a comprehensive budget that aligns with the project goals.
• Prepares withholding tax reports and statutory forms and ensure timely and accurate submission to local tax authorities.
• Financial audit preparation and coordination the audit process.
• Any other duties and ah hoc projects as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance, ACCA, CA Singapore or equivalent is preferred
• More than 10 years of hands-on experience in a professional accounting or corporate services firm preferred
• Good problem-solving skills
• Knowledgeable in accounting principles and practice.
• Familiar with knowledge of relevant local laws, Singapore tax regulations and financial reporting standards
• Meticulous, independent, proactive, responsible, and able to meet tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in Mandarin (to liaise effectively with Mandarin-speaking stakeholders in China)