Accountant (Mon to Fri/Tuas)

RMS MARINE & OFFSHORE SERVICE (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marine services company in Singapore is seeking a qualified individual for a finance role focused on preparing financial reports, overseeing day-to-day operations, and leading audit activities. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Accountancy and some experience in audit or finance, along with strong communication and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in Mandarin is a plus.

Qualifications

• Candidates with 1 - 2 years’ related experience.
• Audit experience preferred.
• Positive learning attitude.
• Ability to converse in Mandarin preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly financial reports and comment on significant variances.
• Lead day to day finance operations.
• Preparation of all monthly closing and pre-closing schedules.
• Drive insights to business problems from analytical and financial perspective.
• Lead cross functional value-add projects.
• Participate in system enhancements to align with new operational requirements.

Skills

Good knowledge of accounting principles

Good written and spoken communication

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Degree in Accountancy or equivalent

Job description

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting (Financial Accounting)

• Preparation of monthly financial reports and comment on significant variances or activities

• 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 and pre-closing schedules

• Lead the team in ensuring accuracy and timeliness in all aspects of the company’s 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 company’s 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.

WORKING REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Accountancy or equivalent

• Candidates with 1 - 2 years’ related experience

• Audit experience preferred

• Good knowledge of accounting principles

• Positive learning attitude

• Good written and spoken communication

• Good interpersonal skills in English to communicate with all levels in the organization and stakeholders in verbal and written form

• Ability to converse in Mandarin preferred for communication with head office co-workers

• Ability to work independently