Senior Accountant (Contract)

HMH; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HMH in Singapore is seeking an experienced accountant responsible for managing full sets of accounts, including accounts receivable, payable, and general ledger duties. The ideal candidate should hold a degree in Accountancy, with at least 10 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office is crucial, alongside strong auditing skills and excellent communication abilities. This role also involves statutory audit processes and regular financial reporting tasks.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant professional level experience in accounting.
• Preferably qualified ACCA or CA Singapore.
• Strong knowledge and experiences with audit and accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for full sets of accounts including AR, AP, GL, and closing activities.
• Involve in month-end closing and preparation of accounts.
• Analyze Trail Balance data for discrepancies and corrections.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliation and balance sheet clearing.
• Handle accruals and prepayment amortization monthly.

Skills

SAP knowledge

Accounting experience

Auditing skills

Excel proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Accountancy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary

Level at which a professional operates with knowledge at a more senior level in their respective field

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for full sets of accounts, includes AR, AP, GL, bank, and month-end closing activities for one legal entity.
• Involve in month-end closing, accounts, and schedules preparation.
• Analyse Trail Balance data, based on historical data, or / and compare with forecasted number to detect irregularities or errors, highlight to the manager and to propose corrections.
• Prepare monthly bank recon, and balance sheet reconciliation, including clearing of BS accounts on monthly basis.
• Handles month end accruals and prepayment amortisation.
• Check parked and manual invoices and ensure they are valid and authorized before journalised by month end.
• Prepare monthly AP payments listing and work with the shared services to pay according to AP payment schedule. Process staff claims and make payment to staff on weekly basis.
• Handle AP invoice (non-PO) coding.
• Reconcile supplier's statement to our AP listing and liaise with supplier for any discrepancy.
• Address customers' queries with regards to our billing and following up on overdue accounts.
• Monitor bank cash balance in each currency, make fund transfer when required.
• Process manual payment in bank and make payment for urgent invoices.
• Prepare and update weekly cashflow forecast in my cash portal and OPM report.
• Create Sales order and issue AR invoice.
• Prepare Form 5 for Quarterly GST submission, monitor and safekeeping the GST documents, liaise with tax auditor and support for GST audit during renewal process of Major Exporter Scheme (MES).
• Calculate income tax on quarterly basis and make accruals.
• Responsible for monthly FCCS actuals and forecasting loading, and quarterly tax pack, note pack submission and fluctuation analysis.
• In charge of statutory, ISA, PCAOB audit process, address questions with internal and external auditors, monitor auditor schedules closely and adhere to the deadlines.
• Involved in various projects which will be initiated by the headquarters for IPO preparation and readiness.
• Involved in implementation of internal controls and emphasize on SOX compliance.
• Other ad-hoc tasks if assigned.

Required Qualifications

Education: Degree in Accountancy

Experience: Minimum 10 years of relevant professional level experience

Skills and Abilities:

• Preferably ACCA, CA Singapore with SAP knowledge.
• Strong knowledge and experiences with audit and accounting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially for outlook and excel.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in written and verbal English.