Accountant/Senior Accountant

NEXTBEAT SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Singapore is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage a portfolio of external clients on their accounting, payroll, tax, and compliance needs. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience, be familiar with bookkeeping procedures, and possess strong organizational skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with accounting software like XERO and MYOB is essential. Fluent English and the ability to communicate effectively with multi-national clients are required for this role.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of working experience in accounting.
• Familiarity with finance regulations.
• Experience managing a portfolio of clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients on accounting, payroll, tax and compliance.
• Handle full set of accounts and bookkeeping responsibilities.
• Ensure compliance with Singapore payroll regulations.

Skills

Knowledge of bookkeeping procedures

Fluent in English and another language

Strong organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Good communication skills

Education

Diploma/degree in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

XERO

MYOB

Payday

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Monthly Salary: UP to $5,500 (Negotiable)

Working Address: OUE Downtown Gallery

Working hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of external clients on their accounting, payroll, tax and compliance needs.
• Handle full set of accounts - carry out the responsibilities of accounting duties such as data compilation, bookkeeping, quarterly GST submission, corporate tax computation including tax filing Form C/C-S, prepare monthly management accounts, yearly financial reports.
• In charge of the client’s payroll administration matters - ensuring compliance with Singapore payroll regulatory changes, processes filing, and payment of statutory payroll and social security contributions (CPF) to relevant government authorities.
• Liaising with external auditors on behalf of clients for statutory annual audit.
• Supporting/advising clients on any ad-hoc queries they may have on accounting, payroll, tax and compliance matters.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Diploma/degree in accounting with minimum of 3-5 years of working experience.
• Knowledge of bookkeeping procedures and familiarity with finance regulations.
• Ability to complete tasks while maintaining all confidentiality requirements.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point), Outlook, with an ability to become familiar with client-specific programs and software.
• Experience with XERO/MYOB as accounting software and Payday as payroll software, with an ability to become familiar with client-specific programs and software.
• Fluent in English and another language to communicate with multi-national clients smoothly.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with impeccable multi-tasking abilities.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Immediately available is preferred.

Desired experience

• Experience with managing a portfolio of clients and the ability to prioritize projects to meet reporting deadlines.
• Additional professional qualification (CPA/ACCA) would be a plus.

EA License Number: 22C1267

EA Personnel: R22107133