ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT

GUAN CHUAN ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Singapore seeks an Account Assistant to support its finance team. The role involves basic accounting tasks like processing invoices, maintaining financial records, and assisting with various finance-related duties. Ideal candidates should have knowledge in construction accounting and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of construction accounting.
• Ability to handle administrative tasks related to finance.
• Experience in processing claims and progress billings.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily accounting tasks such as data entry and invoice processing.
• Prepare petty cash listings and assist with finance-related tasks.
• Liaise with vendors and internal departments on finance matters.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Time management

Construction cost control and budgeting

Tax compliance (SST/GST)

Job description

We are looking for an Account Assistant to support the finance team with basic accounting tasks, including processing invoices, maintaining financial records, and assisting with general accounting duties.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in daily accounting tasks such as data entry (AP), invoice processing, and filing.
• Prepare listings for petty cash.
• Assist with tasks related to accounting.
• Liaise with suppliers, vendors, and internal departments on finance-related matters.
• Assist in staff expense claims (Cash Card).
• Perform any other administrative or finance-related tasks as assigned.

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of construction cost control and budgeting.
• Experience handling claims, progress billings, and variation orders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of progress payments, retention sums, and contract billing in construction projects.
• Familiarity with SST/GST regulations and tax compliance.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in construction accounting or familiarity with project-based financial management is an advantage.