Junior Accountant

smartec.sg; Singapore; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a meticulous and self-motivated accountant to manage a full set of accounts for a group of small companies. This role involves preparing financial statements, processing payroll, and ensuring compliance with local tax regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills, be comfortable working with numbers, and have a positive mindset. Join this dynamic team to contribute to financial accuracy and efficiency, while enjoying a collaborative work environment that values your expertise and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of experience in managing full set of accounts.
• Proficient in using ERP systems and MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and prepare management reports.
• Conduct bank reconciliations and prepare GST reports.
• Assist with year-end audits and manage petty cash.

Skills

Full set of accounts management

Data entry accuracy

Financial record maintenance

Journal entry processing

Payroll processing

Bank reconciliation

GST report preparation

Intercompany transaction reconciliation

Inventory management

Communication skills

Education

Diploma in Accountancy

Bachelor in Accountancy

Tools

ERP System (Synergix)

MS Office (Excel & Word)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain accurate full set of accounts for a group of small companies including:
• Enter accurate and timely data into the accounting system
• Maintain accurate financial records and statements
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and yearly closings
• Post and process journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded
• Record transactions and events relating to adjustment, inventory, accruals, prepayments, and finance costs, etc.
• Issue sales invoices when required (back up for AR Executive)
• Post and Process payroll transactions
• Maintain the Fixed Asset register and run monthly depreciation using the accounting system
• Handle Petty Cash disbursement
• Perform bank reconciliations.
• Reconcile interco transactions.
• Prepare quarterly GST report according to local tax regulations.
• Retrieve reports from the accounting system for management use when required.
• Conduct quarterly inventory stock count.
• Liaise with external auditors during year end audit.
• Any other duties assigned by superior and management.
  
  

Requirements

• Diploma/ Bachelor of Accountancy or equivalent
• With at least 4 to 5 years’ experience in full set of accounts and preparation of management reports, prior experience in handling MNC accounts is an advantage.
• Experienced with ERP system (i.e. Synergix) is preferred
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel & Word)
• Hands on, self-motivated, meticulous with positive mindset and able to work independently & to meet tight deadlines.
• Team player with good interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills in English
• The ideal candidate will be well-versed in accounting principles and able to work comfortably with numbers and attention to details.