Senior Accounts Executive (Full Set)

The Adecco Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Adecco Group is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Executive to join their finance team on a 1-year contract in Singapore. Responsibilities include managing the full set of accounts, supporting the Finance Manager with GL operations, and ensuring compliance with accounting principles.

The successful candidate will prepare monthly journal entries, execute month-end closing, and compile financial reports. A Diploma in Accountancy and 3-4 years of relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-4 years relevant work experience.
• Meticulous and proactive with a positive working attitude.
• Some experience in external audit firm preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage full set of accounts including GL, AP, and AR.
• Prepare and record monthly journal entries.
• Execute month-end closing procedures for financial reporting.

Skills

Communication skills

Technical accounting knowledge

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

Diploma in Accountancy or equivalent

Job description

Your Role

We are seeking for a detail-oriented Accounts Executive to join our finance team on a 1-year contract. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing full set of accounts, supporting the Finance Manager in daily General Ledger (GL) operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting principles and company policies. This role involves maintaining and reconciling GL accounts, processing journal entries, and assisting with financial reporting.

Job Description

• Full Set of Accounts: Manage and maintain the full set of accounts, including General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), and Accounts Receivable (AR).
• Monthly Journals: Prepare and record monthly journal entries with precision.
• Month-End Closing: Execute month-end closing procedures to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Financial Statements: Prepare and analyze Profit & Loss accounts and Balance Sheets.
• Financial Reports: Compile monthly reports to provide financial insights for business decision-making.
• Gross Margin Analysis: Review and verify the Gross Margin for various projects to ensure accuracy.
• Payroll Reports: Review and validate associates’ payroll reports for correctness.
• GST Reconciliation: Prepare monthly GST reconciliations and manage the submission of quarterly GST returns.
• Audit & Tax Schedules: Develop and maintain schedules for monthly audits and tax purposes.
• Corporate Reports: Prepare and deliver monthly corporate reports as required.
• Tax Assistance: Support with tax-related queries and documentation.
• Forecasting & Budgeting: Assist in the preparation of monthly forecasts and annual budgets.
• Government Requests: Handle requests for government statistics and data.
• Project Assistance: Contribute to various projects as needed, providing financial insights and support.

Core Competencies and Pre-requisites

• Possess good communication skills and technical accounting knowledge.
• Analytical, meticulous, proactive, able to work independently and as a team player.
• Minimum Diploma in Accountancy or equivalent.
• Minimum 3-4 years relevant work experience.
• Positive working attitude and committed to deadlines.
• Good interpersonal skills with the willingness to learn new knowledge.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Some experience in external audit firm peferred.