Assistant Accountant

IPS Securex Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance firm in Singapore is seeking a detail-oriented Assistant Accountant for a permanent role. You will be vital in supporting financial operations including tax, compliance, and reporting across multiple entities. The position requires strong analytical skills, a degree in Accountancy, and at least 5 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel for data analysis.
• Ability to work both independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare group consolidated reports and compliance checklists.
• Compute company tax and submit GST filings.
• Handle full spectrum of AP, AR, and GL functions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Degree in Accountancy

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Navision

PowerPoint

Job description

We are looking for a detail-oriented and driven Assistant Accountant to join our Finance & Admin team. This is a permanent, executive-level position that plays a critical role in supporting our financial operations across multiple entities. You will be involved in a wide scope of responsibilities including AR, AP, GL, compliance, tax, audit, and reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare group consolidated reports and compliance checklists.

• Compute and submit company tax, GST filings, and support corporate tax submissions.

• Monitor daily bank balances, cash flow, and prepare weekly reports.

• Handle full spectrum of AP, AR, and GL functions, including intercompany billing.

• Perform monthly closing, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations.

• Liaise with banks on loan matters and monitor financial covenants.

• Support internal/external audits and assist with year-end financial reporting.

• Verify staff claims, manage petty cash, and process vendor payments.

• Draft financial presentation slides and prepare Board Pack materials.

• Contribute to financial planning, stocktake, system updates, and ad-hoc tasks.

Requirements:

• Degree in Accountancy

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in accounting

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Navision, and PowerPoint

• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and organizational skills

• Able to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment