ACCOUNTING OFFICER

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accounting Officer to support the company’s day-to-day accounting and finance operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, handling accounting transactions, performing reconciliations, supporting month-end and year-end closing, and ensuring compliance with Singapore accounting and statutory requirements.

The candidate must be hands-on, organised, able to work independently, and capable of meeting strict deadlines in a fast-paced working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, cash receipts, payments, and bank transactions.
• Maintain accurate and complete accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Process invoices, payment vouchers, receipts, journal entries, and other accounting transactions.
• Perform bank, supplier, customer, and general ledger reconciliations and investigate discrepancies promptly.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare monthly schedules, management reports, and supporting documents for financial reporting.
• Monitor accounts receivable and payable balances and follow up on outstanding items.
• Assist in cash-flow monitoring and forecasting.
• Support payroll-related accounting and reconciliation activities.
• Assist in preparing GST returns and other statutory submissions where required.
• Ensure accounting records comply with Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS) and company policies.
• Assist with annual statutory audits by preparing audit schedules and supporting documents and responding to auditors' queries.
• Maintain proper filing and documentation for all financial transactions to ensure a clear audit trail.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
• Identify accounting discrepancies, investigate variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Support improvements to accounting processes, systems, and internal controls.
• Liaise with auditors, tax agents, banks, suppliers, customers, and other stakeholders when required.
• Ensure all accounting tasks and statutory deadlines are completed accurately and on time.
• Perform other accounting and finance duties or ad-hoc assignments as assigned by management.

Requirements & Skills

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in Singapore.
• Hands-on experience in full set of accounts will be an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles.
• Good understanding of SFRS, GST, and Singapore statutory requirements.
• Experience with accounting software and financial systems.
• Good proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office.
• Strong reconciliation and financial analysis skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong numerical and problem-solving abilities.
• Able to identify discrepancies and resolve accounting issues independently.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Able to work under pressure and meet strict month-end, year-end, audit, and statutory deadlines.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Responsible, proactive, disciplined, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Singapore accounting experience is strongly preferred.

We will take 4 to 5 working days to evaluate the candidates. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. If you do not receive a call or email within this time frame, we encourage you to explore other opportunities.License No: R1102109 | Arasu