Senior Executive, Accounts (7 month contract)

OLYMPUS SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical technology company in Singapore is seeking an experienced accountant for a 7-month contract focused on GL and reporting. The role involves validating accounting postings, preparing journal entries, and liaising with auditors. Candidates should have at least 3 years of relevant experience and a Diploma in Accountancy. Proficiency in MS Office and SAP is essential. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful healthcare innovations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant working experience.
• Prior external audit background is a plus.
• Able to work under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Validate accuracy and completeness of accounting postings.
• Prepare journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Liaise with auditors for statutory audits.

Skills

GL and reporting

Team player

Proactive

Detail-oriented

MS Excel

SAP systems

Education

Diploma in Accountancy or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About the Role

This position is an integral part of the team and is mainly responsible for GL and Reporting functions. The individual will also perform other duties, ad hoc assignments, and projects assigned.

This is a 7-month contract.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Validate accuracy and completeness of accounting postings for the relevant closing period, including accounting postings by outsourced accounting partner.
• Prepare journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and analysis.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet schedules.
• Maintain the fixed assets register, perform AUC (Assets under Construction) account review, and process write-off disposal.
• Perform GST reconciliation on a quarterly basis.
• Responsible for monthly closing time.
• Ensure accounting records are prepared in accordance with FRS and all statutory requirements.
• Liaise with auditors and support statutory audits, including preparation of audit schedules and responses to audit queries.
• Ensure proper documentation and audit trails for all financial transactions and adjustments.
• Ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures, Policies, internal control procedures, and accounting policies.
• Support the review of existing processes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties, ad hoc assignments, and projects assigned.

About Olympus

Our purpose at Olympus is to make peoples’ lives healthier, safer, and more fulfilling. We do this through innovation. As technology pioneers, we design and deliver solutions across our Medical division that make a positive contribution to society.

Our products are used to capture the medical and diagnostic images of our world, from the microscopic to the endoscopic. They are instrumental in furthering research and for travelling inside the human body to help diagnose, treat, and prevent illness.

Our commitment to customers and our social responsibility is the cornerstone of everything we do.

Why Work at Olympus?

At Olympus, we are dedicated to fostering a high-performing culture, a collaborative environment, and enabling everyone to shine. Our common values of Patient Focus, Integrity, Innovation, Impact, and Empathy form the foundation of our culture and guide our behaviour, where our people feel like they are making a difference every single day.

We are deeply committed to fostering a respectful, fair, and welcoming workplace for all individuals, perspectives, and lifestyles. We believe in fostering a non-discriminatory, inclusive work environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging, in full compliance with legal standards. Empathy and unity are core to our company culture, empowering employees to contribute fully and flourish. We warmly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including underrepresented communities, people with disabilities, and those with non‑traditional career paths.

What We Are Looking For

• Minimum 3 years of relevant working experience with exposure to GL and reporting.
• Prior external audit background will be an added value.
• Possess at least a Diploma in Accountancy or equivalent. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.
• A good team player who is independent, has a positive work attitude, is proactive, meticulous, and detail-oriented.
• Able to work under tight deadlines and in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient with MS Office applications, with in-depth knowledge of MS Excel and other applications.
• Good working knowledge of SAP systems.

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