Accountant (1 year contract)

RSM STONE FOREST ACCOUNTSERVE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM STONE FOREST ACCOUNTSERVE PTE. LTD. is seeking an agile Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting activities and support the finance function across trading operations in Singapore.

The role requires handling AP/AR, general ledger, bank reconciliations, month-end closing and financial reporting while coordinating with commercial, operations, and logistics teams. You will oversee GST/compliance, payroll support and liaise with external accountants.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in accounting, finance or a related field.
• 2–4 years of accounting experience, preferably in Singapore.
• Knowledge of Singapore GST and CPF requirements.
• Experience with Xero or similar accounting software.
• Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting transactions and maintain records.
• Record and reconcile sales, purchases, expenses, claims and other business transactions.
• Perform monthly bank and account reconciliations.
• Maintain chart of accounts and records in Xero or another system.
• Monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Assist with monthly financial reporting and variance analysis.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Attention to detail

Independent worker

SME/trading experience

Education

Diploma/Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Xero

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

The company is a fast-growing, boutique international trading company looking for an agile, experienced, and hands-on Accountant. This role will be responsible for managing the company’s day-to-day accounting activities and supporting the finance function across its trading operations.

As a key member of the finance team, you will oversee the full spectrum of accounting activities, including accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, bank reconciliations, month-end closing, financial reporting, and supporting trade-related transactions. You will work closely with the commercial, operations, logistics, banking, and finance teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

1. Accounting & Bookkeeping
   • Manage day-to-day accounting transactions and maintain accurate accounting records.
   • Record and reconcile sales, purchases, expenses, claims, and other business transactions.
   • Perform monthly bank and account reconciliations.
   • Maintain the company's chart of accounts and accounting records in Xero or other application.
   • Ensure supporting invoices, receipts and documents are properly maintained.
   • Monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable.
2. Monthly Financial Reporting
   • Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
   • Prepare monthly P&L, balance sheet and cash-flow reports.
   • Provide management with financial analysis and commentary on key movements.
   • Monitor actual expenses against budget.
   • Maintain proper documentation for management review.
3. Expense & Claims Management
   • Review employee/business expense claims and supporting documents.
   • Verify invoices and receipts before submitting claims for management approval.
   • Maintain an organised record of expenses and supporting documentation.
   • Ensure expenses are properly categorised and recorded.
4. Banking & Cash Management
   • Monitor company bank accounts and cash positions.
   • Reconcile bank transactions with accounting records.
   • Prepare payment schedules and payment instructions for management approval.
   • Monitor incoming and outgoing payments.
   • Maintain proper records for bank transactions.
5. Payroll Support
   • Coordinate monthly payroll processing.
   • Review payroll calculations and employee claims.
   • Coordinate CPF submissions and payroll-related matters with the external payroll provider.
   • Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation.
6. GST & Tax Coordination
   • Prepare and maintain accounting records required for GST and corporate tax compliance.
   • Coordinate with the external accountant/tax agent for GST filings, ECI and annual corporate tax returns.
   • Provide supporting schedules and documents required for tax computation and filing.
   • Ensure tax-related deadlines are properly tracked.
7. External Accountant / Corporate Secretary Coordination
   • Act as the main finance contact for external accountants, tax agents, auditors and corporate secretarial providers.
   • Provide financial information and supporting documents when required.
   • Follow up on accounting, tax and statutory matters.
   • Ensure requests from external service providers are completed accurately and on time.

Requirements

• Diploma/Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• 2–4 years of accounting experience, preferably in Singapore.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore accounting practices and basic GST/CPF requirements.
• Experience with Xero or similar accounting software.
• Good understanding of full-set accounting.
• Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills.
• Good attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Experience working with SMEs, trading companies or international businesses would be an advantage.