Accounts/Finance Executive

LG CHEM ASIA PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical company in Singapore is seeking an experienced accounting professional. The role involves assisting in financial reporting, tax planning, and compliance with accounting standards. Candidates with a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting and at least 2 years of relevant experience are preferred. Fluency in Korean is a plus. This position requires collaboration with internal and external teams and may involve travel to other Asian countries.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience required.
• Fluency in Korean preferred for dealing with counterparts.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of monthly and annual adjusting entries.
• Support monthly GST submission and tax planning.
• Collaborate on various accounting duties and manage financial operations.

Skills

Financial reporting

Tax planning

Cash flow management

Accounting compliance

Education

Diploma/Bachelor's Degree in Business (Finance or Accounting)

Tools

SAP system

Job description

This position supports our Singapore Office (the Shared Service Center) and its subsidiaries in Asia.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of monthly and annual adjusting entries, including accruals, prepaids, etc.
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing activities
• Assist in full set of accounts performed by the manager
• Support monthly GST submission to IRAS, tax planning and proper tax filings
• Assist in audit-related matters, liaising with auditors on the preparation of schedules and responding to their queries for seamless sign-off
• Assist to implement and align with group reporting framework and financial analysis
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to work on various accounting duties
• Coordinate with HQ and HOD to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
• Adhere to accounting and financial procedures, systems and compliance with accounting standards
• Manage financial operations in Asia countries and auditing compliance with financial processes
• Administer cash flow management, such as monitor payments, access invoicing in systems, track the outstanding AP/AR for Asia subsidiaries
• Align and implement according to the group reporting framework, accounting treatment and financial analysis for the business as well as operations
• Provide any ad-hoc duties as assigned by HOD

Qualifications

• Candidate must possess at least a Diploma/Bachelor's Degree in Business (Finance, Accounting etc.)
• At least 2 years of relevant experience
• Experience with SAP system preferred
• Candidates fluent in Korean is preferred as the role requires dealing with Korean-speaking counterparts
• Able to work independently & within strict time constraints
• Willing to travel to other countries in Asia as and when required