Accountant Finance - Smiths Detection - Singapore

Smiths Group plc; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Training and career growth opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

A leading security solutions provider in Singapore is seeking an experienced Accountant to support finance operations primarily for South Korea and Hong Kong entities. You will be responsible for all aspects of finance and accounting, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting. The ideal candidate will have a degree in accountancy, at least 5 years of experience, and proficiency in both English and Chinese. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in Manufacturing or Trading industry is preferred.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and receivable.
• Perform month-end closing activities.
• Conduct cash flow monitoring.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Good communication in English and Chinese

Outstanding organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy or equivalent

Job description

Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place.

Smiths Detection is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security.

Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security.

This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day.

Job Description

The Accountant will provide finance support predominantly to South Korea and Hong Kong entities and be accountable for all aspects related to finance and accounting. Reporting directly to the Assistant Finance Manager, this position will complete all financial and management reporting, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in the various systems. This role will also be responsible for managing local statutory accounts, local/income tax and VAT filing and other reporting requirements that may be assigned.

On top of the above remit, this role will also support Regional treasury tasks such as cash flow monitoring.

Roles and Responsibilities

Accounts Payable (AP)

• Review and verify invoices, code and match invoices to PO, ensuring timely entry into accounting system
• Execute timely payments through scheduling, prepare and process payments to vendors accordingly to terms and planned cash flow
• Manage vendor records & Inquiries by ensuring vendor master file integrity and resolve payment issues and discrepancies promptly
• Review staff claims to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures

Accounts Receivable (AR)

• Preparation of intercompany invoices, debit and credit notes
• Reconcile AR sub-ledger, prepare aging reports, assist with month-end close

General Ledger (GL)

• Perform month end closing activities including preparation of journal entries
• Review of Balance sheet schedules prepared by external accounting firm / shared services
• Prepare balance sheet review and fixed cost analytics
• Support all internal and external audits
• Implement improvement and internal control initiatives

Treasury

• Manage day-to-day treasury operations including cash flow monitoring and bank account management
• Prepare cash flow actual and forecasts report to ensure sufficient working capital
• Liaise with HQ on loan facilities, financing arrangements, and funding requirements
• Coordinate and support financing documentation, loan drawdowns and repayments
• Ensure compliance with internal treasury policies and local regulatory requirements
• Handle bank guarantee arrangements, including preparing applications, reviewing terms and conditions, and coordinating with banks and internal stakeholders

Tax & Compliance

• Provide statutory account, tax filing and other reporting to local authority in a timely manner.
• Run and report monthly minimum control to ensure accuracy of financial reporting.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy (or equivalent) from a recognised institute or equivalent professional qualification such as ACCA
• Experience in Manufacturing industry/Trading industry is preferred
• Good communication in English and Chinese
• Outstanding organizational skill and good interpersonal skill
• Detail-oriented and proactive
• Ability to work under pressure and self-manage
• Team player

Additional Information

Join us and we’ll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc )