Accounting Executive

LA FOOD CO PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A food distribution company in Singapore is seeking a full-time Accounts Executive responsible for managing all accounting activities including compliance, audits, GST filings, and month-end closing. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of accounting experience, strong analytical skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Excel. Attention to detail and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 - 3 years of working experience in accounting.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work independently.
• Proven knowledge of accounting principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure payment approval and accurate coding of expenses.
• Prepare and monitor Accounts Receivable ageing report.
• Perform month end close process and bank reconciliation.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

La Food Co Pte Ltd is an importer & distributor of good food, Mediterranean food in Singapore. We are looking for a full-time Accounts Executive, responsible for all accounting activities including compliance related activities, assisting with audits schedules preparation, filing of GST, month end closing, balance sheet reconciliation and payment and receipt processing.

The role will report to the General Manager

Responsibilities

Accounts Payable Functions

• Ensure payment approval of invoices is appropriately sought in accordance
• Ensure accurate coding of expenses and recording of such expenses
• Check the reimbursement of staff claims and record corporate debit card expenses to the appropriate GL
• Process payments for invoices and staff claims on a timely basis
• Prompt update of payments in the accounting system
• Monitor bank balances and manage payment funding
• Prepare quarter GST reports and submission

Accounts Receivable Functions

• Prompt update of receipts in the accounting system
• Prepare and monitor A/R ageing report
• Follow up on AR collections

General

• Perform month end close process, bank reconciliation
• Prepare month end balance sheet schedules and year end audit schedules
• Co-ordinate with our third-party company secretarial to ensure all compliances documents are filed on a timely basis and corporate tax filling
• Fixed assets accounting and management
• Other ad-hoc duties as assigned

Experience and Skills

• The ideal candidate for this position will have a minimum of 2 - 3 years of working experience in accounting and reporting experience
• Strong communication, problem solving, and analytical skills required
• Close attention to detail, ability to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to work independently and to adapt to a fast-changing environment
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Skilled in Microsoft Excel
• Proven knowledge of accounting principles, practices, standards, laws and regulations