Accountant | Immediate | 1 yr contract | Renewable

BUSINESS EDGE PERSONNEL SERVICES PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

BUSINESS EDGE PERSONNEL SERVICES PTE LTD is seeking a Finance/Accounting professional to manage daily bookkeeping, month-end closing and reporting. The role covers management accounting, variance analysis, budgeting support, cash flow forecasting, GST compliance and interaction with auditors.

The successful candidate will liaise with tax agents, ensure regulatory filings on IRAS are timely, and contribute to process improvements within the finance function.

Qualifications

• Experience in management accounting and financial reporting.
• Familiar with GST compliance and IRAS filings.
• Experience liaising with external auditors and tax agents preferred.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records of financial transactions and general ledger entries.
• Prepare monthly management accounts with schedules, reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Assist in annual budgets, forecasts and cash flow projections.
• Monitor budget performance and provide variance analyses for management.
• Coordinate with external auditors and prepare responses to queries.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Financial reporting

GST compliance

Audit liaison

Job description

Salary: $5,000 - $5,500
Working Hours: Mon - Fri, 9 am - 6 pm
Working Location: Central

Key Responsibilities

Management Accounting & Reporting

• Maintain accurate and timely records of financial transactions, including day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting system entries.

• Prepare monthly management accounts, including supporting schedules, bank reconciliations, and variance analysis.

• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, financial forecasts, and cash flow projections.

• Monitor budget performance and provide variance analysis to support management decision-making.

Payments, Receipts & Cash Management

• Process payment runs in accordance with established approval and authorisation procedures.

• Reconcile sales transactions and collections on a regular basis.

• Monitor Accounts Receivable ageing reports and follow up or elevate outstanding items and exceptions as appropriate.

• Monitor and manage the organisation’s cash flow position.

• Liaise with banking partners on operational and transactional matters.

GST & Regulatory Compliance

• Prepare and submit quarterly GST returns in accordance with IRAS requirements and applicable filing deadlines.

• Maintain accurate supporting documentation and reconciliations for GST filings.

• Respond to regulatory queries and provide supporting information when required.

Annual Audit & Financial Statements

• Prepare and review annual financial statements in accordance with Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS).

• Act as the primary liaison with external auditors, coordinating audit schedules, responding to audit queries, and managing the audit process from planning through completion.

• Assist in the preparation of corporate income tax computations and liaise with tax agents, where applicable.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for finance system enhancements and implementations, including test case preparation, issue tracking, and sign-off activities.

• Assist with data migration, process documentation, and the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) during system implementations and rollouts.

• Identify and implement opportunities to enhance finance processes, internal controls, and operational efficiency.

Cross-Functional Support

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Operations and Procurement teams, to resolve accounting matters, discrepancies, and process-related issues.

• Provide support for ad hoc finance projects, financial analyses, and management requests.

• Thank you.

• EA License No.: 96C4864

• Reg.No.: R21101563 (HANNY NURDJAJA)