Accountant

HollySys Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Singapore seeks an Accountant responsible for preparing full sets of accounts, handling financial reporting, and overseeing GST and tax matters. The ideal candidate should have a diploma in Accountancy or equivalent and strong knowledge of Singapore Financial Reporting Standards. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on accuracy and compliance.

Qualifications

• Min. Diploma in Accountancy or equivalent.
• Preferably with experience in handling full set accounts.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Handle preparation of full set of accounts.
• Assist in month end and year end close.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and forecasts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Accounting knowledge

Experience in project costing

MS Excel proficiency

Knowledge of Singapore Financial Reporting Standards

Education

Diploma in Accountancy or ACCA/CPA equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Handle preparation of full set of accounts including posting journal entries, preparation of P&L and balance sheet schedules, accurate and timely transaction bookings of monthly expenditure, payroll, fixed assets, accruals, etc.
• Assist in month end, quarter end and year end close by preparing financial reporting according to local and corporate requirements.
• Assist in project cost analytics and reporting.
• Prepare bank reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly cashflow forecasts.
• Assist in forecasting and budgeting exercise.
• Maintain accounting system.

Audit, tax and banking matters

• Handle inquiries from internal and external auditors, tax agent, tax authorities.
• Prepare detailed financial statements, audit schedules and audit-related documentation.
• Prepare and submit quarterly GST reports, annual income tax filing, withholding tax, etc.
• Liaise with company secretary for corporate finance matters.
• Liaise with bankers for letter of credit, banker’s guarantee, performance bond and respond to bank inquiries.

Sales operations

• Perform invoicing and collection matching to accounts receivables.
• Prepare sales orders, revenue, margin and backlog tracking reports.
• Prepare Accounts Receivables Aging report and monitoring.

Accounts Payable

• Process payments in an accurate and timely manner.
• Process invoices with 3-way match, ensuring accurate matching between invoice, PO and GRN, handle miscellaneous invoices.
• Proper filing and documentation of payment vouchers.
• Review AP aging reports, follow up on vendors' Statements of Accounts and audit confirmations.
• Ensure inter-company transactions and balances are tracked and reconciled.
• Validate and process monthly expense claims for employees.

Undertake special assignments and project requirements as needed.

Requirements

• Min. Diploma in Accountancy or ACCA/CPA equivalent.
• Preferably with working experience in handling full set account and in-depth knowledge of Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS), and Income Tax Acts (ITA).
• Experience in project costing.
• Experience in GST and withholding tax is an added advantage.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.
• Good accounting system knowledge.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Immediate availability or ability to start work within a short period is advantageous.