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Accountant (General Ledger)

PEOPLE PROFILERS PTE. LTD.

Singapore

On-site

SGD 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced Accountant (General Ledger) to manage financial records and prepare reports to support business operations. The ideal candidate should possess strong attention to detail, at least 2-3 years of relevant accounting experience, and be knowledgeable in accounting principles. The role involves leading finance operations, ensuring accuracy during financial closings, and driving process improvements for operational efficiency.

Qualifications

  • 2-3 years of relevant experience as an Accountant.
  • Audit experience is preferable.
  • Ability to assess financial reporting processes.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare monthly financial/management reports and analyze variances.
  • Lead daily finance operations and stock-take.
  • Ensure timeliness and accuracy in financial closing activities.

Skills

Attention to detail
Accountancy principles
Independent work

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy or equivalent
Professional qualification
Job description
Accountant (General Ledger)
Location: Tuas

The accountant will be responsible for managing major aspects of accounting & finance, ensuring accurate financial records, preparing reports to support business operations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proficient in accounting principles and capable of driving operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:
Reporting (Financial Accounting)
  • Preparation of monthly financial/management reports, analyse variances and key findings.
  • Responsible for fixed assets management & intercompany recharge.
  • Preparation of quarterly GST reconciliation for submission.
  • Ensures timeliness and accuracy of all reports, statements, workings and calculations.
Finance Operations
  • Lead day to day finance operations.
  • Lead periodical stock-take and inventory management.
  • Assist with supervising the team to ensure that all the required deadlines are met.
Financial Closing & Audit
  • Preparation of all monthly closing schedules.
  • Lead the team in ensuring accuracy and timeliness in all aspects of the companys monthly and year-end financial close activities.
  • Lead all audit related activities, manage and front with auditors on all the queries, ensures audit progression is in line with given time periods.
  • Liaising with auditors, bankers, tax agents, company secretary and other statutory bodies to ensure compliance and companys best interest.
Supporting business and functional improvement
  • Drive insights to business problems from analytical and financial perspective.
  • Evaluate financial reporting process, accounting policies and other work process and make recommendation for improvement.
  • Review and recommend areas where processes and procedures could be further improved for greater efficiency and strengthen internal controls.
  • Lead cross functional value-add projects to identify and drive continuous improvements in costs savings, profitability or process efficiencies.
  • Participate in system enhancements / implementation to align with new operational requirements.
Requirements:
  • Minimum Bachelors Degree in Accountancy or its equivalent.
  • At least 2-3 years of relevant working experience as an Accountant.
  • Professional qualification required.
  • Audit experience preferable.
  • Good knowledge of accounting principles.
  • Ability to work independently.

Please submit your updated resume in Word format by using the Apply Now Button.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Email resume to Sherry.Yeoh@peopleprofilers.com

People Profilers Pte Ltd, 20 Cecil Street, #08-09, PLUS Building, Singapore 049705.

Tel: 6950 9741

http://www.peopleprofilers.com

EA License Number: 02C4944

Registration Number: R1106021

Posting Personnel: Yeoh Xianni Sherry

Ref: 8XX65333

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