Senior Accounts Executive

Choong Kok Agency; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Choong Kok Agency Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking a Finance Executive to ensure compliance with accounting standards, maintain financial records, and handle full-set accounts with colleagues. This role offers an opportunity to develop expertise in financial accounting.

You will contribute to monthly, quarterly and annual reports, support audits, and help strengthen accounting processes while upholding confidentiality and ethics in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in accounting or finance, such as AAT, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent professional qualification.
• Proven experience in financial accounting, reporting or a similar finance-related role.
• Strong proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Solid understanding of financial accounting principles, GAAP or other relevant accounting standards.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy when handling complex financial data.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and maintaining accurate financial records in accordance with relevant accounting principles and standards.
• Processing financial transactions, including invoicing, expense claims, and general ledger entries.
• Reconciling bank accounts, balance sheets and other financial statements on a regular basis.
• Assisting in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports for management and external stakeholders.
• Supporting the audit process by gathering documentation and responding to audit queries.
• Monitoring and recording fixed assets and depreciation schedules.
• Identifying and flagging discrepancies or irregularities in financial data.
• Contributing to the development and improvement of accounting processes and controls.
• Supporting compliance with tax regulations and statutory filing requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality & ethics

Willingness to learn

Deadline-oriented

Education

Accounting qualification (AAT/ACCA/ACA or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

About the role

As a Finance Executive, you will play a key role in ensuring compliance with accounting standards, maintaining financial records, and handle full sets accounts alongside your colleagues. This position offers the opportunity to develop your expertise in financial accounting.

Key responsibilities

• Preparing and maintaining accurate financial records in accordance with relevant accounting principles and standards

• Processing financial transactions, including invoicing, expense claims, and general ledger entries

• Reconciling bank accounts, balance sheets and other financial statements on a regular basis

• Assisting in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports for management and external stakeholders

• Supporting the audit process by gathering documentation and responding to audit queries

• Monitoring and recording fixed assets and depreciation schedules

• Identifying and flagging discrepancies or irregularities in financial data

• Contributing to the development and improvement of accounting processes and controls

• Supporting compliance with tax regulations and statutory filing requirements

What we're looking for

• Relevant qualification in accounting or finance, such as AAT, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent professional qualification

• Proven experience in financial accounting, reporting or a similar finance-related role

• Strong proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel

• Solid understanding of financial accounting principles, GAAP or other relevant accounting standards

• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy when handling complex financial data

• Ability to work efficiently and meet strict deadlines during peak periods, such as month-end and year-end close

• Strong organisational skills with the capacity to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

• Good communication skills, both written and verbal

• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and adhering to professional ethics

• Willingness to learn and develop knowledge in financial accounting practices and procedures

What we offer

We offer a competitive salary package, opportunities for professional development and training to enhance your accounting qualifications, and a collaborative working environment where your contributions are valued. We believe in maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Our team is supportive and dedicated to helping you succeed in your role, and we encourage continuous learning and career progression within the organisation.