Senior Accounts Executive

SEPEC ENERGY SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy firm in Singapore is looking for a Finance and Accounting Specialist to oversee day-to-day operations. Your responsibilities will include recording accounting entries, preparing GST returns, and ensuring statutory compliance. With at least 5 years of relevant experience, you must be proficient in Mandarin for effective communication with the headquarters in China. This role is perfect for someone who can work independently in a small office setup.

Qualifications

• Min 5 years of relevant experience in finance and accounting.
• Proficiency in Mandarin to communicate with HQ in China.
• Familiarity with Singapore accounting and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Record accounting entries in the accounting system.
• Prepare payment runs for HQ review.
• Prepare GST returns and support corporate tax filings.
• Maintain accounting system records and documentation.

Skills

Accounting entries

Financial reporting

GST returns preparation

Mandarin proficiency

Education

Diploma / Degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Role Overview

This role supports day-to-day finance and accounting operations for the Singapore office and acts as the local finance point-of-contact, reporting to HQ Finance in China. The scope focuses on accurate processing, statutory compliance, and timely reporting, with limited transaction volume.

Key Responsibilities

Daily / Ongoing

• Record accounting entries in the accounting system (GL/AP/AR)

• Monitor bank balances and cash position

• Process vendor payments and staff reimbursements

• Verify invoices and supporting documentation

Weekly / Monthly

• Prepare payment runs for HQ review

• Prepare month-end closing schedules and reconciliations

• Support preparation of monthly management reports for HQ

• Track receivables and payables

Quarterly / Annual Compliance

• Prepare GST returns and supporting schedules (if applicable)

• Support ECI, corporate tax filings, and IRAS correspondence via tax agents

• Support ACRA filings, AGM documentation, and XBRL (if applicable)

• Prepare audit schedules and respond to basic audit queries

Systems & Administration

• Maintain accounting system records

• Manage access to bank portals and government portals (IRAS / CPF / ACRA)

• Maintain proper documentation and filing of finance records

Risk & Process

• Track statutory deadlines and elevate issues to HQ Finance

• Maintain basic SOPs for key finance processes

• Highlight risks or anomalies to HQ

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma / Degree in Accounting or Finance

• Min 5 years of relevant experience

• Speaks & writes proficiently in Mandarin to communicate with Chinese colleagues in China HQ.

• Familiar with Singapore accounting and compliance basics

• Able to work independently in a small office setup