SENIOR ACCOUNTANT / ASSISTANT FINANCE MANAGER

Private Advertiser; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser in Singapore seeks an experienced Accountant to manage monthly journal entries, closing activities and GST/compliance. You will maintain GL, fixed assets, CIP, intercompany and bank reconciliations, while supporting tax computations and statutory reporting.

Candidates should have a recognised Accountancy degree and CPA, with 5–8 years of relevant experience and strong knowledge of SFRS and ERP systems. Singapore tax rules apply.

Qualifications

• Recognised degree in Accountancy is required.
• Qualified CPA designation is required.
• 5–8 years of full-time experience in a similar role is expected.
• Experience with financial statement preparation and general accounting analysis preferred.
• Good understanding of Singapore tax and statutory regulations.
• Solid understanding of internal control principles.
• Familiarity with Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS).
• ERP experience; SAGE 300 knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly journal entries, accruals, prepayments and other GL transactions.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Perform monthly, quarterly and year-end closing activities and ensure timely closing of accounts.
• Review GST Returns and support corporate tax computation.
• Maintain fixed asset register and account for capital expenditure and depreciation.
• Account for CIP projects and monitor asset capitalization.
• Review bank reconciliations, AP & AR schedules, GL accounts and intercompany items.
• Support inventory accounting and related analyses.
• Provide timely tax fulfilment and payments.
• Compile and submit financial data to government agencies as required.
• Follow up on discrepancies and ad-hoc projects as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Independence

Numerical proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy

CPA

Tools

SAGE 300

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

• 1. Prepare monthly journal entries, accruals, prepayments and other General Ledger transactions
• 2. Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
• 3. Perform monthly, quarterly and year-end financial closing activities and ensure timely and accurate closing of accounts
• 4. Review GST Returns and support corporate tax computation requirements
• 5. Maintain fixed asset register and ensure proper accounting for capital expenditure and depreciation
• 6. Account for Construction-in-Progress (CIP) projects and monitor asset capitalization
• 7. Review bank reconciliations, AP & AR schedules, GL accounts, CIP Projects, Intercompany transactions and balances for accuracy and investigate reconciling items
• 8. Support inventory accounting, inventory reconciliations and related analysis
• 9. Provide support on all tax related fulfilments and payments, accurately and timely
• 10. Compile, verify and submit accurate financial and operational data required by local government agencies (e.g. Department of Statistics, Economic Development Board, etc)
• 11. Follow up on items of concerns and work to resolve discrepancies
• 12. Prepare schedules and reports, if so required by Corporate Office
• 13. Undertake ad-hoc projects as assigned by local management
• 14. Assist in ad-hoc projects and assignments as required

Qualifications & Experience

• a. A recognised Degree in Accountancy
• b. Qualified Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• c. 5-8 years of full-time working experience in similar position
• d. Experience with financial statement preparation, fixed assets accounting, general accounting analysis is preferred
• e. Good understanding of Singapore tax and statutory regulations
• f. Must possess a good understanding of basic internal control principles
• g. Strong knowledge of Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS)
• h. Experience with ERP systems; knowledge of SAGE 300 Accounting Software will be an added advantage

Skills & Competencies

• 1. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, advanced formulas, etc.)
• 2. Good interpersonal and communications skill with good written and spoken English
• 3. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including account reconciliation, variance analysis and the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies
• 4. Able to work independently and meet tight deadlines
• 5. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues across different functions (such as Project Manager on CIP projects) and countries
• 6. Able to interpret accounting standards, policies and technical information
• 7. Ability to comprehend complex oral and written instructions and technical terminology, while working accurately with detailed numerical information
• 8. Ability to prepare and analyze financial statements, management reports & financial analysis
• 9. Proficient in the use of accounting systems and spreadsheet applications
• 10. Ability to examine and verify financial records, documents and reports for accuracy and completeness
• 11. Good understanding of internal control principles and their application in a corporate environment