The Accountant will manage the full set of accounts Dermatology Specialist Clinics entity and provide oversight for another Orthopaedic Specialist Clinics entity which is supported operationally by existing finance executives. You will be responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, proper controls, compliance with GST and tax requirements, and monthly close processes. You will also support payments, intercompany reconciliations, and ensure completeness and integrity across both the Clinic System (Plato) and Accounting System (Microsoft Business Central).
Responsibilities:
1. General Ledger & Monthly Closing
- Maintain full sets of accounts, ensuring all journal entries (accruals, prepayments, payroll, depreciation) are timely and accurate.
- Prepare monthly balance sheet schedules and resolve reconciliation items.
- Ensure timely month-end closing and submission of financial reports.
2. Revenue Reconciliation & AR Oversight
- Reconcile daily sales and collections from Plato (Clinic System) with receipts in bank and BC (Accounting System).
- Ensure completeness of Plato revenue & receipts data posted into BC.
- Monitor AR aging and work with credit control team and clinic team to ensure incoming receipts are posted into Plato with proper matching.
- Liaise with clinic team for billing or reconciliation issues.
3. Cash & Bank Management
- Oversee clinic cash float usage, ensure timely top-ups or withdrawal documentation.
- Reconcile daily bank deposits (cash, NETS, card, PayNow) against Plato and bank records.
- Monitor bank balances across clinic accounts and prepare cash flow forecasts.
- Prepare monthly bank reconciliations with full supporting breakdowns.
4. Payments & Vendor Management
- Review and verify vendor invoices and staff reimbursements.
- Ensure timely and accurate payment processing via bank platform (e.g., GIRO, FAST, PayNow).
- Maintain updated AP listing, track payment due dates, and avoid late charges.
- Ensure all payments are properly authorized and documented in line with internal controls.
- Post payments in BC and maintain vendor ledger integrity.
5. GST Reporting
- Prepare quarterly GST reports and reconciliations (output vs input tax).
- Ensure timely submission of GST F5 returns and proper classification of tax codes.
- Assist in GST queries, documentation, and compliance checks.
6. Corporate Tax Support
- Maintain schedules required for corporate tax filings (e.g., fixed assets, donation, non-deductibles).
- Support the preparation of tax computation and Form C-S.
- Coordinate with external tax agents for queries and submission.
7. Intercompany Transactions & Reconciliation
- Record and monitor intercompany transactions (e.g., recharges, shared expenses, advances).
- Reconcile intercompany balances with counterparty entities monthly.
- Work with other entity accountants to ensure alignment of interco balances and elimination entries.
8. Fixed Asset Management
- Maintain asset register, tag new purchases, and record depreciation.
- Track capex vs budget and coordinate with clinic ops for asset tracking.
9. Audit, Compliance & SOP Enforcement
- Support audit with preparation of requested schedules and breakdowns.
- Ensure proper documentation and internal control over cash, collections, and disbursements.
- Help enforce finance SOPs at branch level and escalate any non-compliance observed.
10. Other Ad-hoc Duties
- Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities when required.
- Support process improvement initiatives or system upgrades.
- Provide operational support for new branch setup.
- Perform any other finance-related tasks assigned by the Finance Business Partner or Assistant Finance Manager.
Requirements:
- Diploma or Degree in Accountancy.
- At least 3 years’ experience in full set accounting.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel; hands-on experience with Microsoft BC and/or Plato is an advantage.
- Familiar with Singapore GST and corporate tax compliance.
- Strong attention to detail, independent, and reliable.
- Experience in healthcare, clinic operations, or group accounting is a plus.