Senior Officer (Accounts)

PENTA-OCEAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking an experienced Accountant to manage administrative and accounting tasks across international projects. The role involves liaising with headquarters, ensuring compliance with policies, and facilitating audits. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree and relevant licenses, along with strong communication skills and the ability to work in diverse environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of administration experience at marine civil engineering construction project sites.
• Familiar with Japan’s statutory requirements, including Japan GAAP and Japan Tax System.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with country’s persons in charge on Administrative and Accounting matters.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and facilitate audits.
• Review and consolidate budgets and cash flow forecasts.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Internal Control Procedures

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Japanese Construction Accountant License Grade 3

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Liaise with the assigned country’s person(s) in charge within the International Business Unit on Administrative and Accounting matters
• Ensure the assigned Countries’ Monthly and Quarterly Accounts closure and reporting to Tokyo HQ within the stipulated timeframe
• Review and consolidate the assigned Countries’ and projects’ budgets, cash flow forecast, variance analysis, etc and report to Tokyo HQ
• Ensure assigned Countries’ compliance with internal policies and procedures
• Facilitate Tokyo HQ’s statutory Financial Audit and Tax Audit of the assigned Countries
• Any other ad-hoc duties as and when assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or equivalent
• The Japanese Construction Accountant License Grade 3 or above
• A minimum of 1 year of administration experience at marine civil engineering construction project sites
• Must be able to work outside Singapore, especially in developing countries such as African nations and/or Southeast Asian countries, for at least 1 year
• Must be able to travel overseas whenever required
• Familiar with Japan’s statutory requirements, i.e. Japan GAAP, Japan Tax System, JSox, etc
• Possession of knowledge in FIDIC contracts is an added advantage
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Positive working attitude and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong in internal control procedures