Accounts Assistant

CHUAN LIM CONSTRUCTION PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in Singapore is seeking a qualified accountant to manage financial reporting, tax computations, and corporate secretarial duties. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, relevant experience in the construction industry, and proficiency in QuickBooks and Excel. This role requires strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Candidates with more experience may be considered for a senior position.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of working experience, preferably in the construction industry.
• Self-starter with the ability to meet job objectives independently.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare resolutions for AGM and annual return filing.
• Ensure timely financial reporting to management.
• Compute taxes and prepare tax returns.

Skills

Tax computation

Financial Reporting Standards

Analytical skills

Ms Excel

QuickBooks

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field

Professional certification (e.g. ACCA or CPA)

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Job Description:

• Corporate secretarial matters such as preparing resolutions for AGM, annual return filing (XBRL) with ACRA & Vistra, attending board meetings, change in auditor/director, economic substance filing via DITC portal and Vistra etc.
• Familiar with tax computation (Form C & ECI) in Singapore, preferably possess knowledge of tax return in HongKong as well.
• Ensure timely, accurate month-end closing and financial reporting to Management
• Assist in the preparation and closing of monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and annual financial statements
• Responsible for accounting processess and task (i.e.: AP & AR process, GL, account reconciliation, etc)
• Coordinate and liaise with internal parties to support intercompany activities
• Support forecasting and budgeting exercise including monitoring of expenditures as per corporate guidelines
• Report on the company's financial health and liquidity
• Compute taxes and prepare tax returns for review by tax agents
• Coordinate and liaise with external parties like external auditors, tax agents, corporate secretarial agents, local tax and government authorities where required
• Support and ensure compliance with all finance filling requirements, tax filling requirement (GST/CIT, etc), audits, procedures and forms both statutory and internal
• Reinforce financial data confidentiality and conduct database backups when necessary
• Assist in new processes and system implementation when required

Job Requirement:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field, professional certification (e.g. ACCA or CPA) is a plus, Diploma holder with sufficient working experience may be considered
• At least 2 years of working experience, experience in Construction/Building industry will be added advantage
• Good working knowledge of Financial Reporting Standards
• Well-versed in Ms Office especially Ms Excel including Vlookups and pivot tables
• Hands-on experience with QuickBooks accounting software
• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures and principles
• A self-starter who is able to plan, organise and take initiative to meet job objectives and deadlines independently
• Can-do attitude, driven and passionate about work
• Accuracy, strong attention to detail and analytical skills
• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
• Intermediate verbal and written communication skills
• Willing to work at Senoko Area

Candidates with more years of experience will be considered for more senior position.

Interested applicants are invited to apply with their comprehensive resume, stating current and expected salary via APPLY NOW.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.