Assistant Accountant (6 months contract)

CREDIT COUNSELLING SINGAPORE; Singapore; On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented finance professional to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will manage full sets of accounts, prepare financial reports, and support audit processes. Your expertise in budget preparation and cashflow management will be crucial in ensuring financial accuracy and compliance. This position offers an opportunity to work closely with management and contribute to strategic financial decisions. If you are passionate about finance and looking to make an impact, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant working experience in finance.
• Able to work in a team and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Handle full set of accounts and prepare monthly financial schedules.
• Support internal and external audits, ensuring compliance.
• Prepare yearly budgets and monitor actual expenditures.

Skills

Accounting

Financial Reporting

Budget Preparation

GST Returns

Cashflow Management

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

Degree in Accountancy

Professional Accounting Qualification

Job description

The candidate will be part of the Finance team to provide support in the following reporting and operations:

• Handle full set of accounts, including AP, AR, Fixed assets, GL, banking transactions and timely preparation of monthly financials schedules and statistics for the management and the Board’s review.

• Support the full cycle of the internal and external audit.

• Prepare the yearly budget, mid-year budget review and monitor actual expenditure against budget.

• Prepare GST returns for submissions and any other statutory filing as and when required.

• Monitor cashflow for cash management investments. Perform banking transactions.

• Update and ensure compliance with Finance policies and procedures.

• Prepare financial information for presentation to Sub-committees and Board meetings including minutes of meeting.

• Liaise with external and internal auditors and other external parties such as financial institutions.

• Performing other duties as assigned to meet business needs.

Requirements:

• A degree in Accountancy or professional accounting qualification or equivalent. Graduates from polytechnic institutions can be considered.

• Minimum 3 years relevant working experience

• Able to work in a team and detailed oriented

• Strong interpersonal and communications skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

• High responsibility to complete assigned tasks and projects with accuracy by deadlines set