Assistant Accountant

Gems Recruit; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled accountant to manage full-set accounts and project financials. This role involves overseeing billing processes, ensuring compliance with local accounting standards, and preparing monthly management accounts. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Accountancy and 3 to 5 years of relevant experience, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail and strong analytical skills. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact financial operations and project success, making it an exciting opportunity for growth and professional development.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of relevant accounting experience required.
• Degree in Accountancy or equivalent is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-set accounts and oversee project fee billings.
• Ensure timely payments and accurate financial reporting.
• Handle client queries regarding billing and sub-consultant claims.

Skills

Full-set accounts

Project accounting management

Client billing and queries

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Meticulousness

MS Office proficiency

Education

Degree in Accountancy

Tools

Synergix

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Experienced in full-set accounts and project accounting management

• Responsible for project fees billings and handle client related queries (review of project billing – main project fee/ reimbursement billing/ site staff salaries)

• Tracking of Client fee settlement and follow up on overdue invoices

• Ensure sub-consultant cost is accrued in order to do a back-to-back matching fee billing

• Handle sub-consultant fee claim queries and checking payment has been received from client before notify sub-consultant to issue invoice

• Oversee daily operation finance in area of AP and AR, inclusive of making sure payment is paid on time and receipts are applied accordingly

• Review of monthly payments, ensuring that the bank details and amount are correct and invoice is approved by the respective approver

• Review of Staff claim, ensuring that claims are justifiable and according to the company policy

• Fixed Asset Management (i.e. – monthly depreciation, additional FA, disposal of FA)

• In charge of month-end financial close process, including AP & AR process, pass GL journals

• Prepare monthly management accounts with supporting schedules and its variance analysis

• Preparation of monthly reports on Company's actual financial and cash flow position, ensuring that financial reporting is in compliance with local accounting reporting standards

• Preparation of Company’s Profit and Loss statement and balance sheet statement

• Perform monthly project P&L - cost allocation and reconciliation

• Review Quarterly GST filling return

• Preparation of annual audited accounts and handle auditors’ queries

• Checking & filling of Withholding Tax (Follow up with oversea vendors on the COR if there is any)

• Support Finance Controller on ad-hoc activities

Requirements:

• Degree in Accountancy or equivalent

• 3 to 5 years relevant accounting experience

• Preferred to be well versed in accounting software (Synergix)

• Meticulous, possess good analytical and problem-solving skills with initiative

• Proficiency in MS Office

Interested and suitable candidate kindly click quick apply. Resume will be routed to Jasmine Chin Yan Min. We regret that only suitable candidate will be notified.

GEMS Recruit/EA License: 23C1459

EA Personnel No: R1442379 (Jasmine Chin Yan Min)