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A leading company in Singapore is seeking an experienced accountant to manage Accounts Payables, Accounts Receivables, and General Ledger functions. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Accounting or Finance, with at least three years of relevant experience. This role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Join a dynamic team and contribute to financial accuracy and efficiency.
Job responsibilities
1. Accounts Payables (AP)
a. Creating and maintaining vendor records
b. Receiving, verifying, and entering invoices into the accounting system, ensuring they match purchase orders and contracts
c. Making payments to vendors through host-to-host and internet banking transfers
d. Reconciling AP transactions and resolving any discrepancies
e. Keeping accurate financial records and ensuring proper documentation
f. Communicating with vendors to resolve invoice and payment inquiries
g. Preparing and maintaining monthly AP reports for management review
h. Preparing year-end schedule for accrual of expenses
2. Accounts Receivables (AR)
a. Creating and maintaining customer records
b. Verifying goods/services have been delivered/performed and properly supported with delivery/service orders and generating invoices to customers
c. Tracking receipts, chasing overdue invoices, and ensuring timely receipt of funds
d. Verifying receipts match the invoices and updating customer accounts accordingly
e. Keeping detailed records of all transactions related to accounts receivable
f. Communicating with customers to facilitate payment and address inquiries
g. Preparing and maintaining monthly AR reports for management review
h. Preparing year-end schedule for accrual/deferral of revenue
3. General Ledger (GL)
a. Preparing month-end journals, including asset accounting
b. Clearing open items and preparing accurate and up to date reconciliations with supporting documents for all balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis
c. Updating book on cash at bank and preparing monthly bank reconciliations
d. Preparing monthly management schedules, outlook and providing detailed variance analysis for all balance sheet and profit and loss items for management reporting
e. Producing error-free accounting reports and presentation of results for quarterly reporting to the Group
f. Identifying improvement areas and initiating good accounting control procedures and best practices to enhance accounting quality and efficiency
g. Assisting with internal/external financial audit and tax (GST/Corporate Tax) inquiries
h. Participating in ad-hoc projects and assignments as required
Job requirements
1. Degree in Accounting or Finance
2. At least 3 years of working experience in accounting or audit
3. Good written and verbal communication skills in English
4. Strong time management, problem-solving, and analytical skills with keen eye for details
5. Ability to respond to requests for support and assistance in a prompt and professional manner
6. Self-driven and energetic
7. Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
8. Prior experience in using S4/HANA Cloud Public Edition would be an advantage
9. Can be assigned/rotated to various functions (AP/AR/GL) as and when required