Accounts Assistant (GL)

Dentons Group; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP in Singapore seeks an Accounts Assistant / Senior Accounts Assistant to support its Finance department. The role focuses on month-end close, GL entries, balance sheets, and reporting for the firm and its subsidiaries.

The candidate should have a Diploma in Accounting or equivalent, at least 3 years of general accounting experience, and strong analytical and communication skills. Hybrid working arrangements are in place.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Accounting or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of experience in general accounting.
• Strong analytical and multitasking abilities.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle period-end closing activities, including GL journal entries for the firm and subsidiaries.
• Ensure timely month-end and year-end closing of accounts.
• Prepare balance sheets, tax schedules, and follow up on items.
• Maintain Fixed Asset Register and asset verification.
• Prepare quarterly management reports for overseas subsidiary.
• Prepare subsidiary audit and unaudited consolidated reports.
• Prepare survey submissions and statistical reports.
• Manage Expense Management System for staff reimbursements.
• Monitor overseas travel expenses against budgets.
• Undertake ad hoc assignments as required.

Skills

Multitasking

Analytical thinking

Communication

Attention to detail

Excel

Education

Diploma in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Copilot

Job description

Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP is one of Singapore’s largest full service law practices. Dentons Rodyk enjoys the distinction of being Singapore’s oldest law practice. Trusted since 1861, Dentons Rodyk has been a part of Singapore's entrepreneurial history, having acted for the earliest local corporates and institutions, and having advised leading multinational corporations on their investments in Singapore.

We pride ourselves in being a responsible member of our community, contributing whenever possible, as an organisation and as individuals, to the less fortunate and needy. We will build on our longevity and success by continuing to provide strategic advice suited to our clients’ commercial and professional goals.

We will continue to provide effective global representation to support our clients’ growth and needs internationally. Above all, we value relationships. We will continue to build enduring relations with the people we work with and the people we work for.

Dentons Rodyk is seeking an Accounts Assistant / Senior Accounts Assistant to support its Finance department.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle period-end closing activities, including preparing general ledger (GL) journal entries for the firm and its subsidiaries
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end closing of accounts
• Prepare balance sheet and tax schedules, and follow up on outstanding items
• Maintain the Fixed Asset Register, including the fixed asset verification exercise
• Prepare quarterly management reports for the overseas subsidiary
• Prepare the subsidiary's audit report and the unaudited consolidated report
• Prepare survey submissions and statistical reports
• Manage the Expense Management System for staff reimbursements
• Monitor actual overseas travel expenses against budget
• Undertake ad hoc assignments and projects as required

Job Requirements

• Minimum Diploma in Accounting or equivalent
• At least 3 years of experience in general accounting
• Meticulous, with the ability to multitask and work effectively under tight deadlines
• Proactive, with strong analytical skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
• Familiarity with AI automation tools, such as Microsoft Copilot, would be an advantage
• Able to commence work immediately or at short notice

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

As a progressive and a forward-looking firm, and in line with current preferences, Dentons Rodyk has implemented firm-wide hybrid working arrangements for its employees.