Senior Accounts Associate

SINGAPORE CORPORATE SERVICES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading corporate services firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced accountant to manage periodic account operations, payroll, and compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in accountancy, possess at least 3 years of relevant experience, and be proficient in Microsoft Excel and known accounting software. This role also involves training junior staff and maintaining client communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in accounting and advisory.
• Good knowledge of the outsourcing environment.
• Abreast with the latest technical and accounting standards such as SFRS, IFRS.

Responsibilities

• Conduct periodic account closing operations.
• Prepare payroll and CPF Submission.
• Review management accounts and statutory accounts.
• Prepare full set of accounts - monthly and yearly.
• Comply with accounting standards and policies.
• Train and coach junior staff.
• Monitor completion of timesheets.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Client servicing skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Degree in Accountancy or professional qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

XERO

QUICKBOOKS

MYOB

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting periodic account closing operations.
• Prepare payroll, including CPF Submission, ad-hoc claim to government authority.
• Review Management Accounts, Statutory Accounts, GST returns, Monthly Payroll and other expense disbursements, and year-end remuneration returns (Form IR8A, etc.).
• Preparation of full set of accounts - Monthly, quarterly, financial year-end closing and aging on Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, Notes to Accounts and all related accounting schedules.
• Ensure the reporting and payment process deliverables are submitted to clients or BU stakeholders within agreed timelines.
• Comply with accounting standards, policies and procedures.
• Communicate with clients independently and provide assistance to juniors in handling complex clients.
• Responsible for training & coaching junior staff and new joiners.
• Monitor completion of timesheets.
• Understand, monitor and take proper action regarding KPIs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Technical Knowledge, Professional Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Accountancy or a professional qualification.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in the accounting and advisory field with proven working experience.
• Good and sound knowledge of the outsourcing environment.
• Team player with good communication, interpersonal and client servicing skills.
• Meticulous, attention to detail and good organisational skills.
• Abreast with the latest technical and accounting standards such as SFRS, IFRS.
• Ability to plan and manage teams.
• Able to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel; knowledge of accounting software (XERO, QUICKBOOKS and MYOB) is an advantage.

Interested candidates we kindly request that you complete the application process by visiting https://forms.office.com/r/UAYgFbP3w0