Accountant,Accounts Receivable/ Collections,Financial Reporting Job Singapore area,Singapore,Accounting

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Position: Accountant (1 year contract)

The company is a fast-growing, boutique international trading company looking for an agile, experienced, and hands-on Accountant. This role will be responsible for managing the company’s day-to-day accounting activities and supporting the finance function across its trading operations.

As a key member of the finance team, you will oversee the full spectrum of accounting activities, including accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, bank reconciliations, month-end closing, financial reporting, and supporting trade-related transactions. You will work closely with the commercial, operations, logistics, banking, and finance teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Bookkeeping

Manage day-to-day accounting transactions and maintain accurate accounting records.
Record and reconcile sales, purchases, expenses, claims, and other business transactions.
Perform monthly bank and account reconciliations.
Maintain the company's chart of accounts and accounting records in Xero or other application.
Ensure supporting invoices, receipts and documents are properly maintained.
Monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable.

Monthly Financial Reporting

Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
Prepare monthly P&L, balance sheet and cash-flow reports.
Provide management with financial analysis and commentary on key movements.
Monitor actual expenses against budget.
Maintain proper documentation for management review.

Expense & Claims Management

Review employee/business expense claims and supporting documents.
Verify invoices and receipts before submitting claims for management approval.
Maintain an organised record of expenses and supporting documentation.
Ensure expenses are properly categorised and recorded.

Banking & Cash Management

Monitor company bank accounts and cash positions.
Reconcile bank transactions with accounting records.
Prepare payment schedules and payment instructions for management approval.
Monitor incoming and outgoing payments.
Maintain proper records for bank transactions.

Payroll Support

Coordinate monthly payroll processing.
Review payroll calculations and employee claims.
Coordinate CPF submissions and payroll-related matters with the external payroll provider.
Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation.

GST & Tax Coordination

Prepare and maintain accounting records required for GST and corporate tax compliance.
Coordinate with the external accountant/tax agent for GST filings, ECI and annual corporate tax returns.
Provide supporting schedules and documents required for tax computation and filing.
Ensure tax-related deadlines are properly tracked.

External Accountant / Corporate Secretary Coordination

Act as the main finance contact for external accountants, tax agents, auditors and corporate secretarial providers.
Provide financial information and supporting documents when required.
Follow up on accounting, tax and statutory matters.
Ensure requests from external service providers are completed accurately and on time.

Requirements

Diploma/Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
2–4 years of accounting experience, preferably in Singapore.
Strong knowledge of Singapore accounting practices and basic GST/CPF requirements.
Experience with Xero or similar accounting software.
Good understanding of full-set accounting.
Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills.
Good attention to detail and ability to work independently.
Experience working with SMEs, trading companies or international businesses would be an advantage.

Accountant, Accounts Receivable​/ Collections, Financial Reporting

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