Senior Accounts Executive

Uhy Lee Seng Chan & Co.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Uhy Lee Seng Chan & Co. is seeking an Accounts Executive/Senior to manage full sets of accounts for multiple clients, including payroll, GST filing, and financial reporting. The role involves ensuring accuracy, timely month-end close, and coordination with auditors and tax authorities.

The ideal candidate will have ACCA or accounting-related degree, 2–4 years of experience, and be proficient in cloud accounting tools such as QuickBooks Online, XERO, or JustLogin. Mandarin communication is a plus.

Qualifications

• ACCA or accounting/Tax/Business degree or diploma is required.
• 2 years of experience for Executive, 4 years for Senior in accounting environments.
• For Senior roles, experience in supervising staff/team is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain full set of accounts for multiple clients and ensure timely recording of transactions.
• Handle day-to-day accounting, monthly payroll processing, and quarterly GST filing.
• Check and process expenses submitted by clients; ensure proper authorisation and recording.
• Prepare accounting schedules, reconciliations, and cash flow/mgmt reports.
• Ensure timely month-end closing and financial reporting.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax agents, and government authorities as required.
• Perform ad-hoc duties as assigned by the company.

Skills

Mandarin communication

Deadline oriented

Education

ACCA or Accounting/Tax/Business degree/diploma

Tools

QuickBooks Online

XERO

JustLogin

MS Office

Job description

Accounts Executive/ Senior

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain and handle full set of accounts for different clients and ensure timely record of accounting transactions.

• Responsible for day-to-day accounting functions, monthly HR/Payroll processing, and quarterly GST filing.

• Checking, verifying and processing expenses submitted by clients.

• Ensure all payments and receipts are properly authorised and recorded in accordance with accounting best practices.

• Preparation of accounting schedules, reconciliation of accounts, management & cash flow reports.

• Ensure timely and accurate month end-closing and financial reporting.

• Compiling Unaudited Financial Statements in accordance with SFRS.

• Coordinate and liaise with external parties such as external auditors, tax agents, local tax and government authorities as and when required.

• Any other ad-hoc duties as assigned and required by the company.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Qualifications in ACCA, or Accounting, Tax or Business Degree/Diploma.

• 2 years of experience for Executive, 4 years of relevant experience for Senior in Accounting related environments.

• For Senior roles, experience in supervising staff/team is required.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Knowledge of Singapore compliance laws with ACRA, IRAS and CPF Board.

• good knowledge and hands-on experience with cloud based accounting and payroll software such as QuickBooks on-line, XERO and/or JustLogin.

• Proficient in MS Office applications.

• Able to communicate with clients in Mandarin. We are seeking candidates proficient in Mandarin to effectively communicate with Mandarin-speaking clients.

ADDITIONAL NOTES

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Results-oriented and able to meet deadlines with a strong sense of responsibility.

• Self-driven and self-motivated, amiable personality and a good team player.

• Able to work independently with minimum supervision.

• Fast learner, hardworking, meticulous, takes initiative, and have interpersonal skills.

• Prior experience in an accounting, audit or tax firm is an advantage.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified for interview.