Accountant

Lycée Français de Singapour; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore seeks an experienced accountant to manage financial processes, including general ledger and bank reconciliations. The ideal candidate will have a CPA or degree in finance, advanced skills in Workday ERP, and strong analytical abilities. This full-time position offers a permanent contract with competitive remuneration and generous annual leave.

Benefits

8 weeks of annual leaves

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in Workday ERP and Excel, including pivot tables and Vlookup.
• Knowledge of general ledger and account payable/receivable procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage full aspect of fixed assets accounting and bank reconciliations.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of standard accounting entries.
• Contribute to the implementation and improvement of ERP systems.

Skills

Analytical

Problem Solving

Organizational

Attention to Detail

Interpersonal

Communication

Proactiveness

Education

CPA or Degree in Accountancy or Finance

Tools

Workday

Excel

Word

Job description

*French version below*

RESPONSIBILITIES

General Ledger

● Work on diverse softwares (Workday, Eduka,..)

● Ensure timely and accurate preparation and processing of standard accounting entries

● Prepare, monitor and oversee account analysis ( balance sheet accounts, eg deferred income, clearing etc...)

● Project accounting on School extension

Fixed Assets

● Manage the full aspect of fixed assets accounting module + reconciliation with general ledger

Banks and related matters

● Ensure the cheque collection and receipt allocation, banking slip preparation

● Manage the bank reconciliation of all the bank accounts of the School

● Prepare and monitor the AR and AP entries accounting in relation to bank reconciliation

● Maintain and monitor the bank accounts on a daily basis

Monthly, quarterly and yearly closing

● Ensure accurate and timely monthly closing and management reporting of accounts

● Assist in the preparation and collation of annual audit/closing schedules and documentation & queries

ERP Systems

● Contribute to the implementation and improvement of ERP systems (Workday) and processes for the quality of the processes and reporting

● Support the Finance & Purchasing team in their daily use of Workday ( reports, analysis, evolutions, L2 support on the Finance domain for IFS..)

Others

● Any other tasks as assigned by the direct and indirect line supervisors

Possible evolutions once the previous missions are covered, according to the team’s needs

● Back up for Accounts Receivable team

● Back up for Accounts Manager

● Back up for Cost Controller

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :

● CPA or Degree holder in accountancy or finance

● Knowledge of general ledger and account payable and receivable procedures

● Advance proficiency in Workday ERP

● Advance proficiency in Word and Excel, including Excel pivot tables, Vlookup, “what-if” scenario

● Meticulous with good attention to details

● Good organizational skills

● Analytical and problem solving skills

● Deadline-Oriented

● Confidentiality

● Good interpersonal and communication skills

● Team player

● Proactiveness

● Good command in English, French is an advantage

TERMS AND CONDITIONS :

● Permanent contract

● Full time – 42 hours per week

● 8 weeks of annual leaves

● Remuneration according to the IFS administrative personnel