Accounts Assistant (AR & Credit Control / GL)

AMSPEC TESTING SERVICES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading testing services company in Singapore is seeking a responsible and detail-oriented Accounts Receivable professional. The role involves managing the full spectrum of accounts receivable, including performing bank reconciliations, handling credit control, and preparing financial reports. Candidates should possess a Certificate in Accountancy or equivalent with at least one year of relevant experience, and be proficient in Microsoft Excel. This position requires strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask effectively.

Qualifications

• Candidate must possess at least a Certificate in Accountancy or equivalent with at least 1 year’s experience.
• Knowledge of Accounts Receivable function.
• Proficient in data entry.
• Responsible, meticulous and detail oriented.
• Able to meet tight deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to multitask and work independently with minimum supervision.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• A team player.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing full spectrum of Accounts Receivable.
• Check bank statement for payments received.
• Perform receipt and bank posting in accounting system accurately and timely.
• Update cash book and AR collections spreadsheet daily.
• Update Sales register.
• Prepare and send out Customer’s statement of accounts.
• Respond promptly to customer enquiries.
• Liaise with customers on payment matters and outstanding arrears.
• Prepare reports on customer ageing, DSO, customer collection, cash balances, and provisions of bad debts.

Skills

Accounts Receivable knowledge

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Data entry skills

Attention to detail

Ability to multitask

Team player

Education

Certificate in Accountancy or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable

• Responsible in managing full spectrum of Accounts Receivable
• Check Bank statement for payments received
• Performs receipt and bank posting in accounting system accurately and timely
• Updating cash book and AR collections spreadsheet daily
• Update Sales register
• Retrieve customer invoice copies and send them to the bank

Credit Control

• Prepares and send out Customer’s statement of accounts
• Respond promptly to customer enquiries
• Liaise with customers on payment matters and outstanding arrears
• Discuss collections issues with Operations and billing team and work closely with them to ensure all rejected invoices are resolved timely
• Prepare reports on customer ageing, DSO, customer collection, cash balances and provisions of bad debts

General Ledger

• Perform Bank reconciliation
• Complete vendor/client new account application forms
• Prepare journal entries and posting
• Maintain Fixed Assets Register
• Record and reconcile Interco transactions
• Prepare audit schedule for balance sheet items

Requirements

• Candidate must possess at least a Certificate in Accountancy or equivalent with at least 1 year’s experience.
• Knowledge of Accounts Receivable function.
• Proficient in data entry.
• Responsible, meticulous and detail oriented.
• Able to meet tight deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to multitask and work independently with minimum supervision.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• A team player.