ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT

ISHTARA JEWELLERY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A jewellery company in Singapore is seeking an experienced Accountant to manage full sets of accounts including AR, AP, and GL. You will conduct bank reconciliations, handle payments, and oversee monthly expense claims, ensuring financial compliance and reporting to management. The ideal candidate must possess a degree in Accountancy and have strong attention to detail, alongside effective communication skills. Proficiency in Excel and experience in the jewellery retail industry is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accountancy or a professional accounting qualification.
• Proficient in technology, particularly in Excel.
• Attention to detail and precision required.
• Effective communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience in retail/jewellery industry is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Handle full sets accounts (AR/AP/GL) and provide daily fund/cash status reports.
• Daily bank and cash reconciliation.
• Payment and receipt management.
• Reconcile cash and payment modes for daily sales.
• Manage monthly staff expenses claims and advances.
• Assist Chief accountant and other accounts staff with compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Excel proficiency

Independence

Education

Degree in Accountancy or professional accounting qualification

Job description

Job Description:

• Handle full sets accounts (AR/AP/GL) and to provide daily fund/cash status reports
• Daily bank reconciliation and Cash reconciliation
• Payment and receipt management
• Reconcile the cash and other payment mode for the daily sales (credit card, debit card, NETS, Pay now transactions on daily basis)
• Handle Monthly staff expenses claim and advances
• Handle Monthly Recurring & Ad-hoc Journals for adjustment
• Reconcile branch accounts and inter-company balances periodically
• Petty cash and expense management
• Update all entries cash, bank and credit basis on daily basis and keeps books reconciled always.
• Update Journal entries, Payment & Receipt vouchers, uploading payments in Banks through online corporate net banking.
• Documentation of all vouchers, bills, delivery order, approvals and other documents. Full book keeping.
• Managing monthly recurring expense monitoring and payments like utilities, rent, claims, expense reimbursements, cheque payments. Preparing TT and cheque payments, handling expenses enquiries.
• Required to follow up with suppliers from India, Singapore, Malaysia, etc to clear payments and receivables if any as part of routine job.
• Prepare monthly trial balance review, provide analysis on significant fluctuations; investigate abnormal transactions; report findings to management
• Able to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Good team player and able to assist other colleagues. Flexible and able to adapt to different work environment.
• Assist and help Chief accountant and other accounts staff and arrange GST and other compliance related files and help in submission of returns.
• Undertake any other duties as assigned by superiors from time to time

Job Requirements:

• Degree in Accountancy or a professional accounting qualification
• Proficient in technology, particularly in excel
• Strong attention to detail and precision
• Effective communication and problem- solving abilities
• Capability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Preferably candidates who has worked in retail / jewellery industry with more than 50 staff is an advantage, though not compulsory
• Capability to work efficiently by maintaining both speed and accuracy
• 6 day work week.
• Eligibility – Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents