Job Summary
Responsible for the full spectrum of finance and accounting functions, including billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, month-end closing, cash flow management, financial reporting, budgeting, GST and tax compliance, audit support, statutory submissions, internal controls, and corporate secretarial matters.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Receivable & Billing
- Prepare invoices, debit notes, and credit notes.
- Verify billing information and supporting documents.
- Follow up on overdue payments and prepare AR aging reports.
- Process intercompany billings and reconciliations.
Accounts Payable
- Record and verify supplier invoices.
- Reconcile supplier statements and intercompany balances.
- Ensure proper documentation, approvals, and filing.
General Ledger & Month-End Closing
- Perform monthly and year-end closing activities, including accruals, prepayments, provisions, and journal entries.
- Maintain and review general ledger accounts and balance sheet schedules.
- Perform monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations and investigate reconciling items.
- Ensure timely and accurate closing of accounts.
Cash Flow & Treasury
- Prepare weekly cash flow reports and cash flow forecasts.
- Process supplier payments, bank transfers, and cheques.
- Monitor bank transactions and maintain cashbooks.
- Assist in banking matters, including bank account administration and financing-related matters.
Financial Reporting & Management Analysis
- Assist in preparing monthly management accounts and financial reports.
- Prepare and maintain balance sheet schedules and supporting analyses.
- Perform variance analysis against budget and prior periods and highlight significant variances.
- Provide financial information and analysis to Management for decision-making.
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
- Monitor budget utilisation and highlight significant variances to Management.
- Support financial planning and analysis for business and project activities.
GST, Tax, Audit & Compliance
- Prepare and submit GST returns and related reconciliations.
- Assist with corporate income tax computations, tax filings, and other tax compliance matters.
- Support annual audit and coordinate with external auditors, tax agents, and other professional advisers.
- Handle stamp duty reconciliations and related finance matters.
- Ensure timely compliance with statutory financial and tax requirements.
Fixed Assets & Capital Expenditure
- Maintain the fixed asset register and perform depreciation and asset reconciliations.
- Ensure proper accounting treatment and supporting documentation for capital expenditure.
- Assist in monitoring project and development-related expenditure where required.
Internal Controls & Process Improvement
- Maintain and improve finance processes, procedures, and internal controls.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and approval procedures.
- Identify control weaknesses and recommend practical process improvements.
- Support finance system and process enhancements as required.
Corporate Secretarial & Governance
- Assist with corporate secretarial matters, including maintenance of statutory records and corporate documents.
- Coordinate with external corporate secretarial service providers on statutory filings, annual returns, changes in directors/shareholders, and other corporate matters.
- Assist in preparing board and shareholder resolutions and meeting documentation.
- Support government surveys, board resolutions, and other finance-related administrative and governance matters.
Administration & Other Responsibilities
- Perform ad-hoc duties and financial analysis assigned by Management.
- Support cross-functional projects and other finance-related initiatives as required.
Requirements
- Diploma/Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years of accounting and finance experience, preferably with experience in a full set of accounts.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g. Xero).
- Knowledge of GST, taxation, audit, and statutory compliance requirements.
- Strong analytical, communication, and organisational skills.
- Good attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- Able to work independently and meet deadlines.
- Experience in corporate secretarial coordination or statutory compliance matters would be an advantage.