Accounts Executive

GOODLAND INVESTMENTS PTE LTD.; Serangoon Garden Circus; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Singapore investment firm is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee day-to-day financial operations, manage project accounting, and mentor the finance team. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Accountancy, experience in the construction industry, and strong accounting software skills. This role offers an engaging work environment focused on financial excellence.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in the construction or real estate industry preferred.
• Meticulous with figures and detail-oriented.
• Self-motivated and results-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day financial operations and ensure compliance.
• Prepare accurate financial reports, budgets, and variance analysis.
• Mentor finance and accounting team and improve finance operations.

Skills

Proficient in preparing consolidated financial statements

Strong communication skills

Experience in full set of accounts

Ability to work independently and in a team

Education

Degree in Accountancy or equivalent

Tools

Accpac Accounting software

Job description

Job Scopes:

• Assist in managing day-to-day financial operations, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports, including monthly/quarterly variance analysis, cash flow projections, and annual budgets.
• Provide timely and accurate financial information and analysis to support decision – making across the organisation.
• Must be proficient in preparing consolidated financial statements, ensuring accuracy, and supporting the preparation of financial and management reports for the group in accordance with group accounting policies
• Manage month-end and year-end closings, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and internal controls.
• Project Accounting: Monitor and manage financial aspects of construction projects, including job costing, budgeting and forecasting. Track project expenses, revenue recognition, and work-in-progress (WIP) reporting.
• Cost Control & Budgeting: Assist in the preparation and monitoring of project budgets, cost control measures, and variance analysis to ensure projects remain on budget and within financial guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with local tax regulations, including the preparation and submission of GST and other statutory filings.
• Lead and mentor the finance and accounting team, providing training, guidance, and performance support.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement solutions to enhance efficiency in finance operations.
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end closing of accounts, year-end closing, management reporting and financial analysis.
• Prepare and analyse management reports for the group and its entities.
• Manage daily banking operations to ensure smooth financial transactions.
• Liaise with bankers on financing, treasury, and risk management matters.
• Prepare ad-hoc financial reports and perform analyses for management.
• Collaborate with relevant departments to gather and analyse data for project costs, revenue, and balance sheet accounts.
• Ensure timely processing of invoices, vendor reconciliations, and vendor payments.
• Provide financial and operational support to the finance team and subsidiaries.
• Liaise with auditors, tax agents, and other stakeholders as required.
• Handle any other duties assigned, including special projects and management requests.

Requirements:

• Degree in Accountancy or equivalent

• Experience in handling full set of accounts

• Must have at least 3 years’ experience in construction/real estate industry is a plus

• Self motivated, results oriented and multi-task

• Familiar with Accpac Accounting software preferred

• Meticulous with a flair for figures, independent & organized, team player, with initiative & resourceful

• Great working attitude and being able to work well in a team

• Good Communication skill