Assistant Accountant

LOTTE TRAVEL RETAIL SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Singapore is seeking an experienced finance professional to manage daily financial transactions, ensure accuracy in accounting, and oversee AR collections. Candidates should possess a degree in accounting and have more than 3 years of relevant experience. Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel proficiency are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• More than 3 years’ experience in related AR / AP / GL Accounting functions.
• Preferable in Audit or Retail Industry.
• Detail oriented and able to work in a fast paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of monthly accounting closing.
• Manage day-to-day financial transactions and verify all entries.
• Handle AR Retail Sales, Collection & Reconciliation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Advanced Excel skills

Education

Degree in Accounting

Job description

You will act as the intermediaries between other departments within the organisation to ensure the accuracy and monthly accounting closing timeline are observed.

You will be responsible to ensure day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and checking all accounting related entries submitted by stakeholders are accurate in the system.

RECEIVABLE MANAGEMENT (MAIN ROLES)

• AR Retail Sales, Collection & Reconciliation
  • POS Sales Posting to System
  • Cash, Credit Cards and eWallets Collections & Reconciliation
  • Liaise with Local & Foreign Currency Cash Collection Agents
• AR Non-Retail / Non-Trade, Collection & Reconciliation
  • Billing & Rebilling of Non-Retail Income, Rebates, Compensation etc.
  • Create Slip for Billing & Rebilling in System
  • Follow up on AR collections with Vendors
• Back-End Collection Creation & Refund Processing
  • Creation of Payment Link
  • Refund Processing & follow-up with Bank / Payment Platforms
• Schedules
  • AR Aging
  • Update Billing, Reconciliation, Collections/Contra and Outstanding Status
  • Analysis of Billing & Latest Collections Status by Category for Management
• Landlord Sales Submission
  • Monthly Sales Statement reporting
  • Vouchers verification and Online submission

CONTROL

1. Sales Audit Preparation
2. IFRS 116 Leasing
3. Depreciation Run
4. Prepayment
5. Monthly Spot Check

Requirements

1. Degree in Accounting
2. More than 3 years’ experience in related AR / AP / GL Accounting functions
3. Preferable in Audit or Retail Industry
4. Meticulous and analytical
5. Detail oriented and able to work in a fast paced environment
6. Advance level competency in MS Excel