ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT

PLUTO SYSTEM ENGINEERING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Pluto System Engineering Pte. Ltd. in Singapore is seeking an experienced accounting professional to maintain general ledger, support financial closing, and assist with audits for a business unit.

You will collaborate with managers to ensure accurate reporting, tax filing, and timely financial activities, while handling daily accounting operations and GST compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant accounting or finance experience.
• Experience in construction or engineering sectors is preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and general ledger processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the general ledger to ensure accurate financial records
• Perform financial closing activities to meet reporting deadlines
• Provide audit support and documentation to ensure compliance
• Manage daily accounting operations for one business unit
• Prepare GST returns and tax filings as required
• Assist with monthly closing and audit preparations

Skills

General ledger knowledge

Accounting principles

Auditing experience

Cash flow management

Finance reporting

Education

Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent

Tools

XERO

QUICKBOOKS

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

You will maintain and support general ledger and financial closing processes, assist with audits, and manage accounting operations for a business unit. Collaborate with managers to ensure accurate reporting, tax filing, and timely financial activities.

Job Summary

You will maintain and support general ledger and financial closing processes, assist with audits, and manage accounting operations for a business unit. Collaborate with managers to ensure accurate reporting, tax filing, and timely financial activities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the general ledger to ensure accurate company and group financial records
• Perform financial closing activities to meet reporting deadlines
• Provide documentation and support during audits and investigations to ensure compliance
• Manage daily accounting operations including maintaining a full set of accounts for one business unit
• Monitor accounts receivable by preparing statements of account and following up on overdue payments to improve cash flow
• Process accounts payable payments and reconcile supplier statements to maintain accurate vendor accounts
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and manage daily cash flow to ensure accurate cash position
• Prepare and submit GST returns in compliance with regulatory requirements
• Provide financial, administrative, and clerical support including tax filing and reporting to maintain compliance and control
• Assist Accounting Managers with monthly closing and audit preparations to meet deadlines
• Perform general office administrative duties to support finance team operations
• Assume additional finance and accounting duties as assigned, including covering for absent staff
• Respond promptly to requests from managers to support business needs

Required competencies and certifications

• Strong working knowledge of accounting, general ledger, and bookkeeping principles
• Minimum 2 years of relevant accounting or finance experience
• Working experience in Construction or Engineering sectors

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent
• Experience working in an audit firm
• Proficiency in using XERO and QUICKBOOKS accounting software

Other Information

• Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm; Saturday half day