Project Accountant

Focal Search Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced accountant to manage supplier invoices, bank reconciliations, and financial reporting. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting and at least three years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include ensuring timely payments, preparing GST returns, and managing fixed asset documentation. Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• At least three years of accounting expertise in General Accounting, Accounts Payable, and Bank Reconciliation.
• Solid grasp of project revenue recognition policies and financial tracking.
• Ability to meet reporting deadlines and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and payments in the local ERP.
• Prepare and submit quarterly GST returns.
• Ensure accuracy of fixed asset registrations and depreciation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Advanced Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Accounting expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

• Responsible for processing all supplier invoice entries and payments to ensure that suppliers are paid on time and in accordance with company policy.
• Pass entries in the local ERP for all AR, AP, Tax, and other GL entries to ensure the financials are accurate. In-charge of processing bank guarantees for the Corporate Treasury (form preparation, bank submission, and database upkeep).
• Monthly filing of accounting journals, payments, bank guarantees, etc. for proper audit record.
• Weekly cash forecast coordination and submission After being reviewed by the finance controller, compute and submit the quarterly GST return before the deadline.
• Responsible for handling requests relating to corporate secretarial for the legal company; prepare corporate tax submissions for the Finance Controller's review, and submit in IRAS as approved
• Timely production and submission of management reports to both the various stakeholders and in the Tagetik system as part of the weekly, monthly, year-end, forecast, and budget reporting cycles
• Completely responsible for Fixed Asset Register, ensuring adequate supporting documentation and DLA sign-off on Capex
• Ensure that Fixed Assets are properly accounted for, including capitalization, disposals, and monthly depreciation in accordance with the Fixed Asset Policy and with the necessary supporting documentation.
• Arrange for the legal entity's annual inventory and fixed asset counts.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a closely related field
• General Accounting, Accounts Payable, Bank Reconciliation, AR, Stock Ledger, Schedules for Balance Sheet, Analysis, etc., all require at least three years of accounting expertise.
• Project accounting expertise, including a solid grasp of the project revenue recognition policy and, ideally, knowledge of project financial tracking.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; comfort interacting with people at all organizational levels; ability to work independently; and self-starter.
• Understands important financial projections, P&L, and gross profit margin analysis. Has ERP and Microsoft Office application knowledge, including advanced Excel and Power Point.
• The capacity to perform well under pressure to meet reporting deadlines.
• Capacity to work independently and multitask