Senior Accounts Officer, Accounts Receivable

SMRT Corporation Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public transport service provider in Singapore is seeking an Accounts Receivable Officer to manage payment records and ensure revenue security. The role involves processing invoices, resolving discrepancies, and preparing financial reports. Candidates should possess a Diploma in Accountancy and relevant experience, with strong numerical and Excel skills being advantageous.

Qualifications

• Minimum Diploma in Accountancy required.
• Relevant experience in a Shared Services environment preferred.
• Good working knowledge of SAP is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Processing and sending out invoices.
• Reconciling and following up on outstanding items.
• Preparing quarterly GST reports.

Skills

Numerical skills

Excel skills

Communication skills

Meticulousness

Ability to meet deadlines

Education

Diploma in Accountancy

Tools

SAP

Job description

Company description:

SMRT Corporation Ltd is a public transport service provider. Our primary business is to manage and operate train services on the North-South Line, East-West Line, the Circle Line, the Thomson-East Coast Line and Bukit Panjang Light Rail Transit. This is complemented by our bus, taxi and private hire vehicle services.

Our core values are Respect, Integrity, Safety and Service, and Excellence. We are committed to providing safe, reliable and comfortable service for all our commuters.

Job description:

Job Purpose

The role of the Accounts Receivable is to ensure payments received for goods and services are recorded accurately. It also involves securing revenue by verifying and posting receipts, and resolving any discrepancies.

Responsibilities

Senior/Accounts Officer duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Processing and sending out invoices
• Posting incoming receipts entries
• Reporting daily work-related activities
• Meeting strict deadlines
• Generating reminder letters and Statements of Accounts to customers
• Investigating and resolving customer complaints and queries
• Monitoring delayed or missed payments and irregularities
• Month-end and year-end closing, including preparing journal entries and postings
• Reconciling and following up on outstanding items, debtors' aging, and bank reconciliations
• Communicating with customers, Business Units, auditors, and statutory bodies
• Ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures
• Preparing quarterly GST reports
• Participating in system enhancement testing
• Performing administrative and ad-hoc duties as assigned

Qualifications & Work Experience

• Minimum Diploma in Accountancy
• Relevant experience in a Shared Services environment preferred

Skills

Technical skills include:

• Good working knowledge of SAP is an advantage
• Strong numerical and Excel skills

Generic skills include:

• Meticulous in executing work orders
• Able to meet tight deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment with a focus on continuous improvement
• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision
• Good communication skills