Accounts Executive
Summary
Perform full-cycle accounting for a marine company’s Singapore branch: AR/AP, tax filings, month-end/year-end closes, and audit support.
Job Summary
Manage and execute comprehensive accounting functions including accounts receivable/payable, fund monitoring, journal preparation, audit assistance, tax compliance, and month-end/year-end closing for branch and affiliated companies, ensuring accuracy and timely financial operations.
Responsibilities
- Oversee accounts receivable and accounts payable processes to maintain accurate financial records and cash flow
- Monitor funds balance to ensure sufficient liquidity for operational needs
- Prepare and update journals in the accounting system to reflect accurate financial transactions
- Assist internal and external auditors by preparing audit schedules and providing supporting documentation
- Support preparation and filing of corporate and indirect tax returns to ensure compliance with tax regulations
- Execute month-end and year-end closing activities for branch office and affiliated company to finalize financial statements
- Ensure timely collection of receivables and monitor overdue accounts to optimize cash inflow
- Verify and process payments accurately and on schedule to maintain vendor relationships and operational continuity
- Identify and investigate unusual transactions to uphold financial integrity
- Perform other assigned ad-hoc accounting tasks as required to support business operations
Preferred competencies and qualifications
- Diploma in Accountancy with 2-3 years of relevant work experience
- Knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards to ensure compliance and accuracy
- Experience in month-end and year-end closing activities to support financial reporting cycles
- Ability to handle audits and prepare audit supporting documents to facilitate smooth audit processes
- Understanding of corporate tax and indirect tax compliance to assist in tax-related matters
- Capability to manage accounting for multiple entities, including branch office and affiliated company
- Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy
- Good analytical skills and ability to perform effectively under pressure
- Team-oriented, flexible, proactive, and positive working attitude to contribute to a collaborative environment