Senior Accounts Executive / Accountant

INVICTUS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An international school in Singapore is seeking an experienced accounting professional to oversee the full set of financial accounts. Key responsibilities include managing invoicing, preparing budgets and forecasts, and presenting financial status to management. The ideal candidate has a degree in Accounting and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Strong skills in Excel and IFRS are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in financial accounting and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee AR staff and manage invoicing and fee collection.
• Monthly presentation of financial performance to Management.
• Handle full set of accounts and financial schedules.

Skills

Knowledge of IFRS

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor of Degree in Accounting

Tools

ACCPAC SAGE 300

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee an AR staff to creating and issuing invoices and receipts for tuition fees and other fees, sending reminders to parents to follow up for the outstanding fees.
• Weekly monitor AR staff to update outstanding receivables to the Principal
• Handle full set of accounts of a school centre and accounting schedules including bank reconciliation by Financial Year (Jan to Dec) and Academic Year (Aug to Jul) with variance analysis
• Monthly presentation of financial performance and receivables aging status to the Management.
• Prepare budget and quarterly forecast update by Academic Year.
• Assist to workout the centre cashflow in the quarterly basis and as and when requires.
• Assist to workout the monthly school reports for FPS insurance
• Prepare journal entries for depreciation, prepayments, accruals and deferred income movements
• Ensure procurement are complied with the SOP, and process suppliers’ invoices and staff claims bi-monthly and student fee refund within 7 days rules.
• Updating payment status for commission payable to the referral agents in the spreadsheet.
• Check staff reimbursement / credit card transactions
• Assist in enhancement of the financial and management reporting system, internal control, policies and procedures
• Liaise with external auditors and tax agents where appropriate
• Other ad hoc duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor of Degree in Accounting
• At least 5 years working experiences, handling full set of financial accounting and reporting role
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, accounting principles and practices
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel formulas to sort and analyse data
• Knowledge of ACCPAC SAGE 300,will be advantageous
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with stakeholders at all levels
• A proactive, team-oriented approach and the ability to work independently
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills