Senior Accountant, Finance Shared Services (AP & AR)

SMRT CORPORATION LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company in Singapore is seeking an experienced Accounts Officer to manage Accounts Receivable and Payable functions. You will lead a team to ensure alignment with internal policies, perform month-end closes according to SFRS(I), and participate in audit processes. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Accountancy and two years of experience in finance roles.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy or its equivalent.
• At least 2 years of relevant working experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage AR and AP functions and ensure alignment with Group's policies.
• Perform month-end close per SFRS(I).
• Reconcile ledgers and review financial statements.

Skills

Strong working knowledge of SFRS(I)

Effective communication skills

Meticulous attention to detail

Experience with SAP ERP

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy or equivalent

Tools

SAP ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Finance Manager, FSS-AR & AP, you will manage a team of Senior Accounts Officers to provide support on all AR and AP matters for the assigned portfolio. You will also have an opportunity to participate in projects relating to process automation or process improvements.

Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable

• Support the AR function and activities including invoicing receipting and refunds ensuring alignment with the Group’s internal policies and procedures
• Reconcile AR ledger to ensure all receipts are accounted for and properly posted
• Perform month-end close in accordance with Singapore International Financial Reporting Standards (International) (“SFRS(I)”), including reconciliation and audit schedules
• Review monthly journals, reconciliation reports and intercompany balances
• Perform review of quarterly GST reporting, submission and respond to related clarifications
• Collate, review and respond to internal/ external audit queries

Accounts Payable
Handle end-to-end transactional processes pertaining to Accounts Payable:

• Monthly AP financial closing and management reporting, including performing variance analysis, review of vendor invoices and intercompany settlement, journal vouchers, schedules, batch payments, staff claims and bank recon to ensure adherence to the Group’s policies and guidelines
• Review monthly supplier reconciliations performed by the AP team and investigate discrepancies
• Partner with Procurement Office and Business Units to ensure vendor invoices are matched to goods receipt/services performed and payments are made within credit terms
• Perform review of quarterly GST reporting, submission and GST related clarifications
• Collate, review and respond to internal/ external audit queries

Qualifications & Work Experience

Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy or its equivalent, with at least 2 years of relevant working experience.

Skills

Technical skills include:

• Strong working knowledge of SFRS(I)
• Prior experience in working with the SAP ERP system would be advantageous
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint)

Generic skills include:

• Strong interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication skills
• Meticulous and pays attention to details
• Resourceful with a keen analytical mind

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.