Senior Account Executive / Account Executive

China Harbour Engineering Company; Singapore; On-site; SGD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Singapore is seeking a Senior Account Executive or Account Executive to manage financial processes including tax invoicing, data entry of accounts receivable, and preparation of journal entries for period-end. The ideal candidate must have a diploma or bachelor's degree in finance, coupled with 3-5 years of experience in the construction sector, demonstrating strong accounting knowledge and familiarity with local financial standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of working experience in construction required.
• Diploma or bachelor's degree in finance-related field (LCCI, CAT, ACCA) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Issue tax invoices for progress billings and back charges.
• Perform data entry of AR invoices and receipts into the system.
• Prepare payments and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare period-end closing journal entries and balance-sheet schedules.

Skills

Knowledge of Singapore Financial Reporting Standards

Familiarity with accounting / ERP systems

Strong interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Hands-on approach

Proactive attitude

Education

Diploma / Bachelor's degree in finance-related field

Tools

Xero

Chinese accounting system

Job description

Senior Account Executive / Account Executive

Issue of tax invoices for progress billings to clients, back charges to subcontractors and inter‑company billings.

Perform data entry of AR invoices and receipts into the system.

Accounts Payable (AP)

Validation and data entry of AP (subcontractors and suppliers) invoices, petty cash claims and staff claims.

Prepare payments and bank reconciliations.

General Ledger (GL) / Accounts Closing & Reporting

Prepare period‑end closing journal entries (revenue & profit recognition, cost accruals, payroll, etc.).

Prepare balance‑sheet schedules.

Maintain fixed‑assets register and calculate depreciation charge.

Job Requirements:

Educational Qualifications:

Diploma / bachelor’s degree in finance‑related field required. (LCCI, CAT, ACCA)

Working Experience:

Min 3‑5 years of working experience in construction required for this position.

Technical Capabilities / Knowledge:

• Good knowledge of Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (“SFRSs”), Corporate Income Tax and GST.
• Familiar with accounting / ERP systems (Xero, Chinese system).
• Detail‑oriented, ability to manage multiple tasks at one time.
• Hands‑on and proactive.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.