Senior Accountant

SMRT Corporation Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SMRT Corporation Ltd is seeking a Senior Accountant to support RTS Operations Pte Ltd across Singapore and Malaysia. You will work with stakeholders in a cross-functional environment to ensure accurate financial reporting.

The role covers day-to-day accounting, statutory filings, consolidation for the holding company and its Malaysia branch, budget, cash flow management, and liaison with auditors. You will shuttle between Singapore and the RTSO office in JB, Malaysia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy or ACCA qualification.
• Minimum 4 years' experience in accounting and finance, with GL and management reporting.
• Experience in tax filings and compliance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day accounting including payment processing and invoicing.
• Record Singapore and Malaysia operations per Singapore/IFRS standards.
• Prepare statutory filings and timely financial reporting (month/quarter/year).
• Perform group consolidation for holding company and Malaysia branch; prepare quarterly packages.
• Monitor cash flows and working capital; prepare cash flow projections.
• Liaise with auditors and stakeholders; manage treasury to minimize FX exposure.
• Shuttle between Singapore and JB, Malaysia.
• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis for strategic decisions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Independent worker

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy or ACCA

Tools

SAP B1

Job description

Company description:

SMRT Corporation Ltd is a public transport service provider. Our primary business is to manage and operate train services on the North-South Line, East-West Line, the Circle Line, the Thomson-East Coast Line and Bukit Panjang Light Rail Transit. This is complemented by our bus, taxi and private hire vehicle services.

Our core values are Respect, Integrity, Safety and Service, and Excellence. We are committed to provide safe, reliable and comfortable service for all our commuters.

Job description:

Job Purpose

This is a Senior Accountant role to support RTS Operations Pte Ltd, the joint-venture between Prasarana and SMRT. You will collaborate with various stakeholders in a cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

Executive duties and responsibilities are as listed below. Note that the list is not comprehensive and related duties and responsibilities may be assigned from time to time.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day accounting, including payment processing, invoicing and ensure all accounting entries of Singapore and Malaysia operations are recorded accurately and timely.
• Maintain full set of accounts according to Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (International), Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards, Singapore and Malaysia tax regulations, company policies and procedures.
• Prepare all statutory filings are submitted timely.
• Reconcile intercompany balances and ensure no discrepancies in month-end balances.
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end, quarter-end and year-end statutory and management reporting with preparation of variance analysis, cashflow statement, accounting schedules and bank reconciliation.
• Prepare group financial consolidation for the holding company and its Malaysia branch.
• Prepare quarterly consolidation packages for reporting to shareholders.
• Prepare of annual budget, monthly forecast and projections, including coordination of inputs from business unit for budget and projections to meet reporting deadlines.
• Monitor monthly cash flows and working capital requirements and preparing monthly cash flow projections for reporting to management and Board.
• Draft financial presentation materials to present data/figures for quarterly Board meetings.
• Manage the treasury function to minimize foreign exchange exposure and ensure sufficient liquidity.
• Ensure all tax filings are done timely. Comply with and make recommendations on all tax related matters, i.e. corporate tax, withholding tax, indirect tax issue and any other changes in tax legislation announced by local authorities.
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with financial policy and procedures.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors.
• Provide regular and ad-hoc financial analysis to support key strategic decisions and initiatives by the business unit.
• Required to shuttle between Singapore and the RTSO office in JB, Malaysia.
• Other ad-hoc duties when assigned.

Qualifications & Work Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy or ACCA.
• Minimum 4 years' experience in accounting and finance, specialising in GL and management reporting, with strong analytical exposure.

Skills

Technical skills include:

• Good working knowledge in Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (International), Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards.
• Good working knowledge with ERP systems, such as SAP B1.

Generic skills include:

• Good interpersonal skills and communicate with all levels in the organization and stakeholders in both verbal and written English.
• Ability to work independently and operate in a fast paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in transport and operations-related industries would be advantageous.