Accountant /Senior Accountant

FRONTIER ADVANCE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company is seeking an experienced individual to manage the accounts for multiple entities. The ideal candidate will have a Diploma or Degree in Accounting or Finance with at least 5 years of experience in accounting or financial analysis, preferably in the manufacturing sector. Proficiency in MYOB and MS Excel is necessary, alongside fluency in English and Chinese or Cantonese. Responsibilities include full accounts management, preparing financial statements, and liaising with external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in accounting or financial roles.
• Experience in audit and financial analysis, preferably in manufacturing.
• Fluency in English and Chinese/Cantonese.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review full set of accounts and ensure proper recording.
• Perform timely month-end closing and reconciliations.
• Plan monthly cash flow/budget and prepare payments/receipts.
• Prepare periodic management reports and conduct financial analysis.
• Manage foreign exchange transactions and maintain records.
• Review work of junior staff and provide guidance.
• Ensure record filing and financial data confidentiality.
• Handle yearly audits and tax filings.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and financial statements preparation.

Skills

Accounting standards knowledge

Financial analysis

Communication in English

Communication in Chinese

Problem solving

MS Excel proficiency

Use of MYOB or accounting software

Education

Diploma / Degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant field

Tools

MYOB

MS Excel

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare/Review full set of accounts for a group of companies and ensure all transactions are recorded properly in accordance with accounting standards and regulations
• Perform timely and accurate month-end closing and reconciliations, and ensure accounting schedules are updated accordingly
• Plan monthly cash flow / budget, prepare/review payments/receipts and ensure cash books are updated timely and accurately
• Prepare/Review the periodic management reports and conduct analytical review of the financial data
• Manage all foreign exchange transactions, maintain accurate records of all foreign exchange transactions and reconcile discrepancies
• Review the work of junior and peers in the accounts department, ensure day-to-day transactions are performed and recorded timely and accurately, and provide guidance as and when necessary
• Ensure complete financial records filing and backups, and reinforce financial data confidentiality when necessary
• Review purchase orders, sales invoices and related documents
• Work closely with sales and logistics personnel to monitor and update the inventory/sales/account receivables/account payables records
• Handle the yearly audit process and ensure timely tax and statutory filing
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting and analysis for operations
• Assist in preparation of financial statements and disclosure notes
• Communicate and sort out queries with external stakeholders, e.g. auditors, tax agents, banks, supplier, customers, etc.
• Optimise and improve internal controls and procedures
• Handle other ad-hoc tasks as assigned by supervisor

Requirements

• Diploma / Degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant field with 5 years experience
• Working experience in audit, accounting and/or financial analysis experience, preferably in manufacturing industry
• Hands-on experience with MYOB or other accounting software
• Proficient in MS Excel skills
• Fluent in speaking and writing of English, Chinese and/or Cantonese
• Self-motivated, proactive in problem-solving and committed to continuous improvement