Accountant

Role Overview

The Accountant will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, generating reports, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, while supporting the daily accounting functions. This role plays a key part in budgeting, monitoring performance, managing cash flows, controlling costs, and driving ongoing enhancements of finance-related processes within Singapore. Coordination with the finance team based in Sri Lanka is also essential. The appointment is for a fixed-term contract lasting one year.

Primary Responsibilities

• Compile monthly financial statements, including management accounts, cash flow summaries, and profit & loss reports.
• Assist with the annual statutory audit process to guarantee timely completion.
• Maintain and oversee accounting systems to ensure transactions are accurately recorded and authorized.
• Manage accounts receivable activities, monitor debtor ageing, and generate customer statements.
• Proactively pursue overdue receivables to maintain robust cash flow.
• Ensure supplier payments are processed punctually and correctly within established approval limits and internal controls.
• Conduct bank reconciliations and coordinate with banking institutions on operational concerns.
• Support daily treasury functions, including cash flow tracking and payment control measures.
• Prepare and analyze Management Information System (MIS) reports and other managerial reports.
• Contribute to budgeting efforts and perform variance analysis.
• Ensure compliance with Singapore's tax and regulatory stipulations.
• Accurately prepare and submit GST returns within stipulated deadlines.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accountancy, or Banking.
• Professional certifications such as ACCA or ISCA are preferred.
• At least five years of relevant post-graduate experience.
• Strong ERP system proficiency is mandatory; experience with Acumatica is a plus.
• Demonstrated practical experience in treasury operations, collections, and payment processing.

Working Hours

• The role demands flexibility, including working beyond regular hours as needed to meet business and reporting deadlines.

Compensation and Benefits

• Attractive salary package and benefits.
• Opportunity to work within a global corporation.
• Chance to contribute to finance transformation initiatives, optimize cash management, and improve processes.