Assistant Accountant

CALM OCEANS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Singapore is looking for an Accounting Executive. The role involves managing full sets of accounts, preparing audit schedules, and monitoring budgets. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in accounting and be proficient in Microsoft Office. Some knowledge of Japanese is preferred. This position offers opportunities for independent work as well as collaboration within a team.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of working experience in accounting or finance.
• Some proficiency in Japanese preferred.
• Good team player and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and handle full sets of accounts and management reports.
• Prepare audit schedules and liaise with auditors.
• Manage budget and actual cashflows.
• Monitor project costs and update schedules.
• Prepare quotations, invoices, and payments.

Skills

Accounting expertise

Budget management

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Multitasking

Education

Diploma in Accounts or Finance

Job description

Responsibilities

• To prepare and handle full sets of accounts of various companies in different jurisdictions and its monthly and annual management reports.
• To prepare audit schedules and coordinate with auditors to ensure accounts are filed on time
• To manage and monitor budget and actual cashflows.
• To monitor different project costs and to update project schedules.
• To prepare quotations, purchase order, invoices, inteco-billing and payments and to check against supporting.
• To prepare and handle claims and to check against supporting.
• To prepare and handle quarterly GST and tax computations and to provide tax supporting documents to tax agents.
• Review contracts and agreements.
• Liaise with directors, bankers, lawyers, tax agents, auditors, corporate secretaries, internal and external parties.
• Any other adhoc duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Candidate must possess at least a Diploma, in Accounts, Finance or Equivalent.
• At least 3 year(s) of working experience in accounting or finance.
• Some Japanese proficiency preferred, based in Singapore.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good team player and yet can be independent with minimum supervision.
• Self-drive and able to work well under pressure.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Able to multitask and prioritize effectively.