Accountant (Project)

Guthrie Engineering (S) Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable engineering firm in Singapore is seeking a project management professional with an accounting background. The ideal candidate will manage project performance, prepare reports, and liaise with auditors. A degree in Accountancy or ACCA, alongside a minimum of 4 years of experience, is required. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to handle pressure are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience.
• Prior exposure to accounting for construction contracts preferred.
• Strong number sense and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Managing company’s project performance and operational KPI.
• Preparing quarterly reports for stakeholders.
• Maintaining, analysing and forecasting project costs.
• Liaising with external auditors for statutory and interim audits.
• Providing insights into project WIP, collections, and cashflow.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Accountancy or ACCA

Job description

Responsibilities

• Managing company’s project performance, from delivering of operational KPI to liaising with internal Project Managers.
• Prepare quarterly reports for review and clearly present the results and status to various stakeholders on a regular basis.
• Key personnel in maintaining, analysing, and forecasting project cost to project team and management.
• Active involvement in budgeting and forecasting processes; administer and review all project forecasts and actual, explain and correct variances on a monthly basis.
• Liaise with external auditors to conduct statutory audit and interim audit.
• Provide insights into project WIP, collections, risks, opportunities and cashflow.
• Actively reviewing and recommending measures for continuous improvement in project management and reporting processes.
• Present updated financial data and actively attends project management meeting to review cost status.
• Review and provide accurate project payment respond and invoices for payment.
• Any ad-hoc duties as and when required.

Requirements

• Degree in Accountancy, ACCA or any other recognized professional qualification of the same equivalent.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience.
• Prior exposure to accounting for construction contracts is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage different personality types.
• Work well under pressure with multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Committed, responsible, organized, meticulous and good number sense.