Senior Accounts Assistant

NIDEC INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational company in Singapore is seeking a Senior Accounts Assistant to assist the Finance Manager with various accounting tasks. Responsibilities include managing inventory control, processing accounts payable, and generating monthly reports. The ideal candidate should have a Diploma and 3-5 years experience in accounting, strong knowledge of ACCPAC, and excellent English skills. This position offers a hybrid work schedule with a good working environment and various benefits.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Insurance benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in the accounting field.
• Experience in keeping partial sets of accounts.
• Excellent English level required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Finance Manager on various accounting matters.
• Manage inventory control and accounts payable.
• Generate monthly inventory valuation reports.
• Prepare quarterly GST F5 returns.
• Provide internal and external audit support.

Skills

Accounting skills

Knowledge of ACCPAC accounting system

Inventory control training

Education

Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft

Job description

We are a multi-national company located in Jurong.

We offer a good working environment with medical, dental & insurance benefits for employees and dependents.

On hybrid 4-day work week in office and 1-day work from home for confirmed employees.

SENIOR ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT

Only SINGAPOREANS and PERMANENT RESIDENTS are invited to apply for the position due to Quota.

Job Purpose

Responsible in rendering assistance to the Finance Manager on various accounting matters.

Job Details

The job holder should be responsible for the following:

1. Inventory Control – NIAS
   1. Enter PO Receipt & Invoice Entries in Accpac - for goods received, warranty and service jobs (LS)
   2. Make provision for freight & local handling charges for incoming shipments (LS)
   3. 1. Book-in through PO Receipt Entry
      2. Indicate GRN & supplier invoice number on forwarders' invoices for AP Invoice Entry
      3. Adjust the difference between provision and actual freight & local handling charges at month end
   4. Obtain Import Tax Permits from forwarders for incoming shipments (LS & CT)
      1. Input GRN & supplier invoice numbers and date of bank deduction on permits for AP Invoice Entry
      2. Review & post AP Invoice Entries
      3. Enter AP Payment Entry for Singapore Customs
   5. Inventory Adjustments and Transfers (LS & CT)
   6. Generate monthly Inventory Valuation Reports (LS & CT)
   7. Prepare monthly goods in transit (LS)
   8. Update inter‑company purchases (LS)
   9. Prepare quarterly provision for excess and obsolete stock (LS)
   10. Responsible for bi‑annual physical stock count and stock reconciliation (NIAS)
2. Prepare AP Payment Entries for payroll and CPF (LS)
3. Review/verify batch payment - for suppliers and staff reimbursement (NIAS & NIAA)
4. Accrue inland transportation charges for outgoing shipments (NIAS‑LS)
5. Import NIAA's database to NIAS's
   1. Export NIAA's TB
   2. Prepare allocation spreadsheet
   3. Prepare Quarterly GST F5 returns. Enter AP Payment & AR Receipt Entries for GST (NIAS)
   4. Prepare listing for staff monthly medical & dental reimbursement (NIAS)
   5. Handling of petty cash float. Enter AP Payment Entry (NIAS)
   6. Day‑to‑day accounting functions
   7. Provide internal and external audit support
      • Adhere to local and international trade compliance procedures in connection with all transactions and business practices (reference LEROY SOMER Trade Compliance Procedure)
      • Fulfil any other reasonable duties as required.

   Required Qualifications and Experience

   Education and Qualification: Diploma or equivalent

   Experience: Minimum 3-5 years in accounting field

   Experience in keeping partial sets of accounts

   Language & level: Excellent English level required

   Core competencies (Job related)

   • Accounting skills
   • Knowledge of ACCPAC accounting system and Microsoft
   • Inventory control training

   Personal qualities (Preferred)

   • Motivated employee
   • A strong team player