Financial Accountant

UMS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UMS PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks a Senior Accountant to manage monthly management reporting, ensure timely month-end, quarter-end and year-end closings, and maintain general ledger accuracy. You will handle journal entries, reconciliations, GST filings, corporate tax reporting, and statutory submissions.

The role requires a degree in accounting/finance, 4+ years of experience, and CPA/ACCA is preferred. Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems like EPICOR/Microsoft BC365 is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field.
• CPA/ACCA certification preferred.
• 4+ years of accounting/finance experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, practices and procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with EPICOR or Microsoft BC365 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management reporting.
• Ensure timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Oversee maintenance of general ledger accounts and trial balances.
• Ensure GST filings, corporate tax reporting, and statutory submissions.
• Support internal & external audit.
• Manage day-to-day financial transactions including invoicing, AR and AP.
• Process vendor payments, expenses payments and records into the accounting system.
• Compare standard costs to actual production costs and investigate variances.
• Analyze manufacturing costs and prepare periodic reports comparing standard vs actual costs.
• Analyze and compute stock provisions based on stock aging quarterly.
• Participate in physical inventory counts.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliation.
• Prepare quarterly GST filings.
• Perform other related ad hoc duties for Finance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA/ACCA preferred

Tools

EPICOR

Microsoft BC365

Job description

Job Description

• Prepare monthly management reporting
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Oversee the maintenance of general ledger accounts and trial balances.
• Ensure compliance with local tax regulations, including GST filings, corporate tax reporting, and statutory submissions.
• Support internal & external audit
• Manage day-to-day financial transactions, including invoicing, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
• Process vendor payment, expenses payment and records into the accounting system on a timely basis
• Compare standard costs to actual production costs, identify significant variances, and investigate root causes to suggest corrective actions
• Assist in analyze manufacturing costs and prepare periodic reports comparing standard cost to actual production cost
• Analyze and compute stock provisions based on stock aging on a quarterly basis
• Participate in physical inventory counts to ensure the accuracy of inventory records
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliation
• Prepare quarterly GST Filling
• Perform other related ad hoc duties as assigned to support Finance Department

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field
• Professional certification such as CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or ACCA is preferred
• 4+ years of experience in accounting or finance
• Good technical knowledge in tax and accounting
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, practices and procedures
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Experience in EPICOR/ Microsoft BC365would be an added advantage
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial data analysis and reporting
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills