Junior Accountant

SINBOR COMPANY (PRIVATE) LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

SINBOR COMPANY (PRIVATE) LIMITED is seeking an Accountant to support the group’s accounting and financial reporting across multiple Singapore-based entities. The role involves maintaining records, reconciling accounts, and assisting with audit preparation and statutory reporting.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience, exposure to multi-company accounting, and a willingness to improve processes while collaborating with management and external professionals.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in accountancy, finance or a related discipline.
• 1–3 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably full-set accounts.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles, GL entries and reconciliations.
• Experience preparing bank reconciliations and schedules for audits.
• Familiarity with Singapore accounting and statutory reporting requirements.
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting software such as Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain full-set accounts for multiple companies.
• Record and reconcile accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger entries and bank transactions.
• Assist monthly and year-end closing activities and prepare basic management reports.
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documents for external auditors.
• Coordinate with tax agents and corporate secretaries on GST and corporate tax documentation.
• Organise accounting files and liaise with banks and external service providers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

Diploma or Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Xero

MYOB

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accountant to support the accounting and financial reporting functions of a group of Singapore-based companies.

The role will involve maintaining accounting records, performing reconciliations, assisting with the recovery of historical financial information and preparing supporting documentation for statutory audits and financial reporting.

This is an opportunity for an accounting professional with 3–5 years of experience to gain exposure to multi-company accounting, audit preparation and financial process improvement while working closely with management and external accounting professionals.

Key Responsibilities

1. Accounting & Bookkeeping

• Maintain accurate accounting records and assist with full-set accounts for multiple companies.


• Record and reconcile accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger entries and bank transactions.


• Assist with monthly and year-end closing activities.


• Prepare basic management accounts, financial reports and supporting schedules.


• Maintain proper accounting documentation and filing systems.

2. Historical Accounting Review & Reconciliation

• Review historical accounting records and identify missing or incomplete documentation.


• Assist in reconstructing accounting records using bank statements, invoices, payment vouchers and other supporting documents.


• Perform bank reconciliations and investigate differences between accounting records and supporting documents.


• Assist in reconciling intercompany balances, shareholder accounts, loans, receivables and payables.


• Maintain records of outstanding discrepancies and follow up with relevant parties to obtain missing information.


• Support the organisation and recovery of historical accounting data from existing or legacy systems.

3. Audit & Financial Reporting Support

• Prepare audit schedules, reconciliations and supporting documents for external auditors.


• Assist in preparing financial statements and year-end accounting schedules.


• Coordinate with external auditors and accounting firms to provide requested information.


• Follow up on audit queries and assist in resolving identified accounting discrepancies.


• Support group financial reporting and intercompany reconciliation activities.

4. Statutory Compliance Support

• Assist with the preparation of information required for ACRA Annual Returns and statutory financial reporting.


• Coordinate with external tax agents and corporate secretaries on documentation requirements.


• Assist with GST, corporate income tax and XBRL-related documentation where applicable.


• Maintain a tracker of outstanding financial reporting requirements and submission deadlines.

5. Accounting Administration & Process Improvement

• Organise and maintain accounting files, invoices, contracts, bank statements and supporting documents.


• Liaise with internal stakeholders, banks and external service providers to obtain financial information.


• Identify gaps in accounting records and recommend practical improvements to recordkeeping processes.


• Assist with other finance and accounting duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Accountancy, Finance or a related discipline.


• 1–3 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably including exposure to full-set accounts.


• Good understanding of accounting principles, general ledger entries and financial reconciliations.


• Experience preparing bank reconciliations and supporting schedules for external audits.


• Familiarity with Singapore accounting and statutory reporting requirements.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software such as Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks or similar systems.


• Strong attention to detail, organisational skills and ability to follow through on outstanding matters.


• Willingness to investigate historical transactions and work with incomplete accounting records.


• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and communicate effectively with colleagues and external service providers.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Experience in an accounting firm, audit firm or SME finance department.


• Experience preparing audit schedules and supporting statutory audits.


• Experience with Xero or legacy accounting systems.


• ACCA or equivalent professional qualification, including candidates currently pursuing their studies.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is meticulous, resourceful and comfortable handling detailed accounting work.

The successful candidate should be willing to investigate discrepancies, trace historical transactions, obtain missing documents and follow up persistently on outstanding accounting matters.

Prior experience resolving accounting backlogs or handling incomplete financial records would be an advantage.

Candidates with relevant experience in accounting firms, SMEs or multi-company accounting environments are encouraged to apply.