ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT

BSM ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

BSM ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION PTE. LTD. is seeking a vigilant accounting professional to maintain general ledger, support monthly closings, and assist with audits for a single business unit in Singapore.

You will manage accounts payable/receivable, prepare GST returns, bank reconciliations, and provide finance administrative support. The role requires at least 2 years of accounting experience, with construction or engineering exposure helpful; working hours are Monday to Friday, 8.30am to

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

General ledger

Bookkeeping

Cash flow management

GST

Education

Diploma or Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

XERO

QuickBooks

Job description

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