Accountant (1 Year Contract)

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

Job summary

A leading retail company in Singapore, SKECHERS SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. is seeking a financial management professional. The role includes preparing financial statements, maintaining accounting controls, and assisting with audits and taxation. Candidates should have a relevant degree and 3-4 years of experience in commercial accounting. Key skills include organizational, problem-solving, and advanced Excel capabilities. This position offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, where attention to detail is crucial.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-4 years of experience in the commercial accounting field.
• Hands-on person and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures and principles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements, management report and produce budget & forecast according to schedule.
• Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
• Plan, assign and review work performed by subordinates to ensure closing timelines are met.
• Assist in audit and taxation matters including liaison with auditors and tax agents.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Advanced Excel skills

Education

Degree in Finance/Accounting/CPA/ACCA

Tools

Accounting software

MS Excel

Job description

• Prepare financial statements, management report and produce budget & forecast according to schedule
• Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures
• Prepare and manage cash flow projection, review cash book
• Plan, assign and review work performed by subordinates ensure closing timelines are met
• Handle and manage inter co transactions
• Assist in monthly reports analysis, quarterly forecast analysis
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information
• Assist in monthly closing journals
• Assist in providing supervision and guidance to the team
• Perform stock take reconciliation and review stock take reconciliation
• Assist in audit and taxation matters include liaison with auditor and tax agent
• Assist in preparing audit report and annual filling of ACRA
• Perform GST reconcile and Quarterly GST filling
• Ad-hoc assignment from AFM or FC

Requirements:

• Degreed in Finance/Accounting/CPA / ACCA or its equivalents
• Possess minimum 3 - 4 years of experience in the commercial accounting field
• Hands-on person and able to work with fast-paced environment and work independently
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving and communication skills
• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures and principles
• Experience in month-end/year end close process able to meet tight deadline
• Meticulous and attention to detail
• Advanced computer skills in MS Excel, and accounting software
• Experience in retail industry would be advantageous