Accounting & Finance Associate

Nimbus; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern finance and accounting firm in Singapore is seeking an Accounting & Finance Associate to support the Finance Manager by ensuring compliance with accounting policies and procedures. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in Accountancy or Finance, with professional accounting qualifications as a plus. Responsibilities include preparing financial reports, filing GST returns, and coordinating with external auditors. This role is hybrid, offering flexibility in the work environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Accountancy/Finance or its equivalent.
• Professional accounting qualifications (CPA, ACCA) will be a good addition.
• Strong attention to details and good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with providing financial information to management.
• Ensure timely, accurate month-end closing and financial reporting.
• Prepare and file GST returns on a quarterly basis.
• Coordinate with external auditors and tax authorities.
• Maintain financial security by following internal controls.

Skills

Diploma in Accountancy/Finance or its equivalent

Strong attention to details

Good working knowledge of the IFRS

Minimum 3-4 years of accounting experience

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Education

Professional accounting qualifications (CPA, ACCA)

Job description

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Overview

As our Accounting and Finance Associate, you will support the Finance Manager to ensure accounting policies and procedures are supported and complied with.

Location

Singapore

Department

Finance

Employment Type

Hybrid

Posted On

March 28, 2024

Job Duties

• Assist with providing financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data; preparing reports.
• Ensure timely, accurate month-end closing and financial reporting to the management and investors.
• Prepare asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
• Prepare and file GST returns on a quarterly basis.
• Prepare the Singapore Income Tax Return (Form C) and its relevant detailed tax computation.
• Coordinate and liaise with external parties like external auditors, corporate secretarial agents, local tax and government authorities where required.
• Support and ensure compliance with all finance filing requirements, tax filing requirements, audits, procedures and forms both statutory and internal.
• Document financial transactions by entering account information.
• Recommend financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
• Summarize current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other reports.
• Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents.
• Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
• Guide accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions.
• Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Secure financial information by completing database backups.
• Maintain financial security by following internal controls.
• Prepare payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements.
• Answer accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.
• Comply with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
• Prepare special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
• Maintain the firm’s confidence and protect operations by keeping financial information confidential.

Skills & Qualifications

• Diploma in Accountancy/Finance or its equivalent
• Professional accounting qualifications (CPA, ACCA) will be a good addition
• Strong attention to details
• Good working knowledge of the IFRS
• Preferably possessing a minimum 3-4 years of accounting experience
• Meticulous, independent and good interpersonal skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Application Notes

• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We appreciate your interest and seek your kind understanding.