Accountant (6-Month Contract)

The American Club of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hospitality organization in Singapore is seeking a finance professional to manage its General Ledger and oversee the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience in maintaining full sets of accounts, along with strong knowledge of local tax legislations. Responsibilities include preparing monthly management accounts, managing fixed assets, and supporting statutory audit preparations. The role requires proficiency in accounting systems and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in maintaining full sets of accounts.
• Experience in the hospitality industry is a plus.
• Ability to work independently under tight timelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute monthly management accounts.
• Manage monthly reconciliation and annual review of prepaid packages.
• Support cash flow planning and budgeting.

Skills

Experience in maintaining full sets of accounts

Knowledge of local tax legislations

Proficient in accounting systems

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Spreadsheets

Database management tools

Job description

What’s in it for you

Responsible for the General Ledger (GL), you will provide supervision to the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Income Audit functions while supporting the Deputy Director of Finance in management and statutory reporting activities

We are looking for someone who has

• Minimum 03 years’ experience in maintaining full sets of accounts
• Hospitality industry experience is a plus
• Strong knowledge of local tax legislations and accounting principles
• Proficient in accounting systems, spreadsheets, database management tools and Microsoft Office applications
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Eye for detail and able to work independently under tight timelines

Key responsibilities include (but not limited to)

• Prepare, analyze and distribute monthly management accounts and related reports
• Prepare monthly Balance Sheet Schedules and Bank Reconciliations
• Manage monthly reconciliation and annual review of members’ prepaid packages
• Prepare monthly journal vouchers, including accruals and adjustments, to ensure accurate recognition of income and expenses
• Manage end-to-end fixed asset administration, ensuring accurate GL reconciliation, asset tagging, and provide audit support during annual fixed asset sighting
• Prepareannual Income Tax calculations during statutory audit we well as quarterly GST returns for submission to IRAS
• Support cash flow planning and budgeting as well as preparation of the annual Statutory Accounts, banking and investment matters
• Participate in the month-end stock take at designated outlets