Senior Accountant – Group Finance

Ong Teng Chong Building Contractor Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ong Teng Chong Building Contractor Pte Ltd is seeking a capable Accountant to oversee full sets of accounts for the company and its subsidiaries in Singapore. You will prepare monthly management accounts, budgets, cash-flow forecasts and variance analyses while coordinating with project teams on costing and profitability.

The role requires experience with month-end/year-end closing, GST, corporate tax and statutory reporting, with a preference for AutoCount users and consolidation experience.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• Strong hands-on experience with full sets of accounts and month-end closing.
• Good Excel skills; AutoCount experience preferred.
• Audit experience or experience improving internal controls and accounting processes is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Handle and oversee full sets of accounts for the Company and its subsidiaries, including AR, AP, GL, reconciliations and month-end/year-end closing.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, financial reports, budgets, cash-flow forecasts and variance analysis.
• Manage subsidiary accounts, intercompany transactions and Group consolidation.
• Work with project and operation steams on project costing, job profitability and cost variance analysis.
• Develop appropriate cost centers and reporting for different business divisions such as construction, steel, carpentry, air-conditioning and other new businesses.
• Review and improve existing finance processes, accounting workflows and internal controls.
• Develop and maintain practical finance SOPs covering payments, collections, purchasing, expenses, month-end closing and other key processes.
• Support the CFO in structuring and improving the Finance Department as the Group expands.
• Handle GST, corporate tax, statutory reporting, audit and e-Invoicing requirements.
• Liaise with auditors, tax agents, banks, corporate secretaries and relevant authorities.
• Improve the use of accounting systems, Excel and automation to strengthen reporting and reduce manual work.
• Supervise and support other finance staff where required.
• Perform other finance-related duties and projects assigned by the CFO.

Skills

Hands-on accounting

Independent

Communication skills

Education

Degree or Diploma in Accounting

Tools

AutoCount

Job description

Responsibilities

• Handle and oversee full sets of accounts for the Company and its subsidiaries, including AR, AP, GL, reconciliations and month-end/year-end closing.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, financial reports, budgets, cash-flow forecasts and variance analysis.
• Manage subsidiary accounts, intercompany transactions and Group consolidation.
• Work with project and operation steams on project costing, job profitability and cost variance analysis.
• Develop appropriate cost centers and reporting for different business divisions such as construction, steel, carpentry, air-conditioning and other new businesses.
• Review and improve existing finance processes, accounting workflows and internal controls.
• Develop and maintain practical finance SOPs covering payments, collections, purchasing, expenses, month-end closing and other key processes.
• Support the CFO in structuring and improving the Finance Department as the Group expands.
• Handle GST, corporate tax, statutory reporting, audit and e-Invoicing requirements.
• Liaise with auditors, tax agents, banks, corporate secretaries and relevant authorities.
• Improve the use of accounting systems, Excel and automation to strengthen reporting and reduce manual work.
• Supervise and support other finance staff where required.
• Perform other finance-related duties and projects assigned by the CFO.

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• At least 4-5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with full sets of accounts and month-end closing.
• Good knowledge of Singapore GST, corporate tax and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience with subsidiaries, consolidation, project costing or construction-related businesses is an advantage.
• Audit experience or experience improving internal controls and accounting processes is an advantage.
• Good Excel skills; AutoCount experience preferred.
• Able to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities.
• Practical, hands-on and willing to improve existing processes rather than simply follow them.
• Good communication and organizational skills.