Accountant

Carpenter Global Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Singapore is seeking a Financial Accountant to oversee accounting functions, ensure compliance with tax regulations, and drive process improvements. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in Accountancy and 3-5 years of relevant experience. Strong attention to detail and communication skills are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in full set of accounting and GST.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards (IFRS/SFRS) and local tax regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the company's accounting functions.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and tax filing requirements.
• Enhance financial processes and reporting accuracy.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Process Improvement Mindset

Education

Diploma in Accountancy

Tools

Excel

Accounting Software

Job description

Financial Reporting and Analysis

• Oversee all aspects of the company's accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and fixed assets

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records, including balance sheets, income statements, and general ledgers

• Ensure timely, accurate month end and year-end closing and submission of financial reports to Management

Audit & Tax Compliance

• Ensure compliance with statutory and tax filing requirements, including government surveys

• Liaise with auditors, bankers, tax and corporate secretariat agents

Process Improvement & Systems Management

• Enhance financial processes, reporting accuracy, and efficiency

• Ensure compliance with stipulated key financial controls and policies

• Drive and support initiatives to improve financial controls and processes

Others

• Coordinate and liaise with internal parties to support intercompany activities, internal audits, forecasting and budgeting exercise

• Any other tasks that may arise from time to time

Job Requirements

• Min. Diploma in Accountancy or finance related qualifications with 3-5 years working experience in full set of accounting and GST

• Possess process improvement mindset, continuously looking for improvement opportunities, embracing finance transformation

• High attention to detail and the ability to meet strict deadlines, able to work in fast-paced environment

• Strong knowledge of accounting standards (IFRS/SFRS) and local tax regulations.

• Proficient in Excel and accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks is a plus)

• Detail-oriented, responsible, and good communication skills

• 5.5 days’ work/week (Alternate)