Assistant Accountant

IPS Securex Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A finance-focused organization in Singapore seeks a detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join its Finance & Admin team. The role is permanent and involves managing various financial operations, including AR, AP, compliance, tax, audit, and reporting. Candidates should have a degree in Accountancy and a minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, along with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Navision, and PowerPoint. Strong analytical and organizational skills are essential for success in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in accounting.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and organizational skills.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

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