Accountant

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

Job summary

A retail company in Singapore is looking for a finance professional to handle financial statements, budgeting, and internal controls. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Finance or Accounting, with at least 3-4 years of experience in commercial accounting. Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills are crucial. Advanced Excel skills and knowledge of accounting software are required. This role may involve overtime and tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-4 years of experience in the commercial accounting field.
• Experience in month-end/year-end close processes.
• Able to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and management reports.
• Maintain accounting controls and recommend policies.
• Prepare and manage cash flow projections.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Education

Degree in Finance/Accounting/CPA/ACCA

Tools

MS Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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

• Degree 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

• Able to work overtime, weekends, and public holidays if necessary