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Roles and Responsibilities: Senior Accountant 1. General Accounting / Bookkeeping Maintain accurate and up-to-date full sets of accounts, including: Accounts Payable (AP): Process supplier invoices, ensure timely payments, maintain vendor records. Accounts Receivable (AR): Issue customer invoices, track receipts, perform credit control and ageing analysis. General Ledger (GL): Post journal entries, maintain chart of accounts, perform account reconciliations. Fixed Assets Register: Record acquisitions/disposals, calculate depreciation, and reconcile asset listings. Record all the bank transactions on daily basis, to conduct the bank reconciliations and ensure alignment between cashbooks and bank statements. 2. Month-End and Year-End Closing Perform month-end closing activities, including accruals, prepayments, and intercompany transactions. Prepare the management accounts consisting the profit & loss statements, balance sheet. Ensure timely and accurate closing of books in accordance with Reporting Standards. Support year-end audit processes including preparation of audit schedules, supporting documents, and liaison with auditors. 3. Financial Reporting & Analysis Prepare monthly/quarterly management reports with the Profit and loss account, Balance Sheet, Trial Balance and schedules associated to it. Support reporting for group consolidation as a part of the global team. Prepare the sales and purchase analysis reports by services and markets. 4. Taxation & Regulatory Compliance Prepare and file Goods and Services Tax (GST) returns in compliance with IRAS regulations. Assist with tax compliances like WHT, corporate income tax and other statutory obligations where applicable. Ensure full compliance with ACRA, IRAS, and other relevant Singapore authorities. 5. Payroll & HR-Related Accounting Process monthly payroll journal entries and ensure accuracy of CPF contributions, bonuses, and leave provisions. Liaise with HR and record the transactions in the zoho books. 6. Internal Controls & Documentation Maintain proper filing and documentation for audit trail and compliance purposes. Review and improve accounting workflows and policies for better efficiency and risk mitigation. 7. External Stakeholder Liaison Serve as the primary contact for: External auditors Bankers Tax consultants Regulatory bodies (IRAS, ACRA) Support statutory audits and ensure the timely submission of audit deliverables. 8. Team-work Serve as the primary contact for the accounting and operational activities for the Singapore market. To liaise with the other team members of the Finance situated across globe. Follow-up with the other departments for timely receipt of information and record them into the books. Should be directly reporting to the Group Accounts Manager. Responsible to handle the transactions of Singapore Entities. Educational and Work Experience Requirements: Senior Accountant Should possess a minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, CA Inter or equivalent degree. Minimum of 5 years of work experience. Exposure of working in MNC is an advantage. Strong understanding of financial principles, processes, and best practices. Proficiency in financial software (ERP Systems) and other tools like MS-Office Excel and MS-Office Word. Exposure towards Zoho Books is an added advantage. Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficient in English, with good oral and written communication skills. Show more Show less
