Accounts Executive/ Accountant #JTL

RECRUIT EXPRESS PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in financial operations is seeking an Accounts Executive to support day-to-day financial tasks, focusing on accounts payable, taxation and maintaining strong vendor relationships. The successful candidate will assist in monthly closures, prepare GST returns, and ensure compliance with regulations, while developing skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant finance experience, preferably in industrial or manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of GST and withholding tax requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monthly closing of accounts and preparation of journal vouchers.
• Prepare bi-monthly vendor payments and ensure compliance with controls.
• Assist in preparation of quarterly GST returns and annual tax return.

Skills

Understanding of Singapore financial regulations

Accounts payable

General ledger maintenance

Tax compliance

Treasury management

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Education

Diploma or Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

The Accounts Executive will support day-to-day financial operations, focusing on accounts payable, general ledger maintenance, tax compliance, and treasury management. This role is crucial in ensuring accuracy and timeliness in financial reporting, as well as maintaining strong vendor relationships essential to our production and distribution processes.

Principal Responsibilities

Accounting & Treasury:

• Assist in the monthly closing of books, including preparation of journal vouchers for bank open items and recurring accruals (e.g., utilities, freight, plant maintenance).
• Download the daily bank statements and update the company’s daily cash flow position.
• Support external auditors and internal stakeholders during statutory audits and compliance reviews.
• Raise intercompany charges with the assistance of the shared service center, and review reconciliation with regional entities.
• Computation of accruals and provisions of vendor invoices

Taxation:

• Assist in the preparation and submission of quarterly Goods and Services Tax (GST) returns in compliance with IRAS regulations.
• Support the Finance Manager with the preparation of the annual corporate tax return.
• Compute withholding tax liabilities for cross-border transactions, such as technical services, equipment rentals.

Accounts Payable:

• Prepare and process bi-monthly vendor payments, ensuring compliance with internal controls and procurement procedures.
• Liaise with suppliers, logistics providers, and internal departments (e.g., operations, procurement) to resolve discrepancies related to invoice approvals and payment status.
• Prepare reconciliations of vendor Statement of Accounts (SOA) and follow-up with stakeholders on actions to be taken

Other Duties (ad-hoc):

• Draft and coordinate responses to surveys from government agencies, including the Economic Development Board (EDB) and SingStat.
• Participate in finance process improvement projects, such as digitalizing invoice workflows or enhancing internal reporting tool

Requirement:

• Minimum Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• 1–3 years of relevant finance experience, preferably in the industrial or manufacturing sector.
• Strong understanding of Singapore financial regulations, GST, and withholding tax requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP platforms).
• Working location in West area

Interested candidates please send in your resume to:

Topaz Liang Huimin (CEI No. R1104500), email to: [e-mail]

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