ASSISTANT/FINANCE MANAGER

Penta-Chem Services; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading services company in Singapore is seeking an experienced accountant to handle full sets of accounts. Responsibilities include managing GST submissions, preparing audit schedules, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Finance or Accounting and relevant professional certifications. This role requires at least 5 years of experience with strong skills in ERP accounting software and Excel.

Qualifications

• Experience in Audit and Assurance is preferred.
• At least 5 years of accounting experience.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Handle full sets of Accounts.
• Prepare audit schedule and attend to queries raised by auditors.
• Review tax computations and liaise with tax agents.

Skills

Meticulous

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Strong Excel knowledge

Accounting Software - ERP

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or equivalent qualification

Professional certifications (CA, ACCA, ICAEW, CPA)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Handle full sets of Accounts
• Responsible for month-end and year-end closing
• Prepare accounting schedules, reconciliation of accounts, management and cash flow reports
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of GST, annual tax returns and other statutory filings
• Prepare audit schedule and attend to the queries raised by external auditors
• Review tax computations and liaise with tax agents to manage the tax filing process
• Liaise with external auditors, tax agents, banks, corporate secretary and government authorities for all statutory and regulatory requirements to ensure compliance
• Perform monthly inventory reconciliation & attend yearly stock take activity
• Maintain Fixed Assets Register and ledger
• Review, implement and improve financial workflows/processes to strengthen internal control and compliance and to enhance operational efficiencies
• Provide guidance, advices & support to the accounts team
• Any other ad hoc duties as assigned by the Reporting Manager

Requirements

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or equivalent qualification with working knowledge of Singapore FRS / IFRS standards.
• Hold relevant professional certifications, such as CA (Singapore), ACCA, ICAEW, CPA, etc.
• Experience in Audit and Assurance is preferred
• Preferably with at least 5 years of accounting experiences
• Proficient in Accounting Software - ERP
• Strong Excel knowledge and application
• Meticulous, possess good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to work well under pressure and able to cope with tight deadlines
• Team-oriented, outgoing and able to work with minimal supervisionSalary commensurate with experience