Accountant (1 Year Contract - Renewable)

Skechers; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Singapore is seeking a qualified finance professional for a 1-year contract role. Responsibilities include financial statement preparation, budget management, and supervising a team. Ideal candidates will have 3-4 years of experience in commercial accounting and strong organizational and problem-solving skills. Advanced Excel and accounting software proficiency is essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements, management reports and budgets.
• Maintain accounting controls by recommending policies and procedures.
• Supervise and guide the team in month-end and year-end closures.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Finance/Accounting/CPA / ACCA

Tools

MS Excel

Accounting software

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 filing

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

Duration: 1-year contract with possibility of renewal based on performance and business needs.