Senior Accounts Executive (1 Year Contract)

direct search asia pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Singapore-based company is seeking a Senior Accounts Executive to support the Finance team with accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, and cash flow monitoring.

You will review AP/AR, prepare monthly journals, reconcile schedules, assist AIS reporting, and support quarterly consolidation while ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications: Diploma or degree in accounting; minimum 3 years’ experience; strong Excel and accounting software skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of accounting and finance experience.
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with accounting software.
• Knowledge of AP/AR, GL, budgeting, and financial reporting processes.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate AP transactions.
• Prepare and review monthly journal vouchers.
• Maintain and reconcile monthly financial schedules.
• Monitor AR collections and apply receipts.
• Prepare AIS reporting and quarterly consolidation inputs.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Accounts Executive to support the Finance team in managing accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, and cash flow monitoring. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial records, timely reporting, and compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate trade-related Accounts Payable (AP) transactions.
• Prepare and review monthly journal vouchers (JVs).
• Maintain and reconcile monthly financial schedules.
• Monitor incoming Accounts Receivable (AR) collections and accurately apply receipts.
• Perform monthly voyage accrual calculations and postings.
• Prepare and submit annual AIS reporting.
• Support quarterly survey reporting requirements.
• Prepare and input financial data for quarterly consolidation reporting packages.
• Review short-term cash flow projections on a weekly basis and long-term forecasts on a quarterly basis.
• Assist in the preparation of annual General & Administrative (G&A) budgets and consolidation of divisional budgets.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and reporting deadlines.
• Support finance-related projects and perform ad hoc duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant accounting and finance experience.
• Good understanding of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, and financial reporting processes.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reconciliations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Meticulous with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and meet tight deadlines.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in shipping, maritime, logistics, or related industries will be an advantage.
• Familiarity with consolidation reporting and budget preparation is preferred.