Accounts Officer

Obayashi Singapore Private Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction is seeking an Accounts Assistant/Officer to manage various financial functions, including accounts receivable, invoices, and compliance. The ideal candidate will have a diploma/degree in accounting, at least 3 years of experience, and strong knowledge of financial standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of related accounting experience.
• Experience in the construction industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and General Ledger functions.
• Manage invoicing and payment processes.
• Ensure compliance with financial controls and procedures.

Skills

Knowledge of accounting standards

Proficient in MS Office applications

Good verbal and written communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving ability

Education

Diploma/Degree in Accounting

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

The Accounts Assistant/ Officer is responsible, but not limited to, the following:

• Perform Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and General Ledger functions at assigned project.
• Perform daily operational matter pertaining to preparing invoices, issuing payment and expense claims.
• Perform monthly reconciliation against vendors' statement of accounts and bank statements.
• Ensure timely billing to clients.
• Check subcontractors' invoices and process the payment.
• Verify receipts and payment details with transaction documents.
• Perform month end project closing, financial and management reports, and analysis of expenses.
• Prepare daily and monthly reports for submission to Project Head and/ or Corporate Office.
• Handle GST, income tax and other statutory compliance matters.
• Prepare consolidation of transactions
• Ensures compliance with accounting financial control procedures and systems.
• Check and prepare reimbursement claims.
• Maintain petty cash book and prepare monthly petty cash and bank reconciliation.
• Assist in the preparation of forecast.
• Support accounting audit.
• Maintain proper record of transactions.
• Provide general administrative support if necessary.
• Any other ad-hoc duties assigned.

Minimum Qualifications/ Job Experience:

• Diploma/Degree in Accounting or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of related accounting experience
• Experience in the construction industry will be an advantage.

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

• Knowledge of accounting standards and principles to ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Knowledge of Financial Reporting Standard FRS 11-Construction Contracts.
• Proficient in MS Office applications, particularly MS Excel.
• Experience in using accounting software.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative and set priorities.
• Ability to analyse and resolve problems/ issues.