Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accountant / Accounts Executive to support the accounting and financial reporting functions of a group of Singapore-based companies.

The role will involve maintaining accounting records, performing reconciliations, assisting with the recovery of historical financial information and preparing supporting documentation for statutory audits and financial reporting.

This is an opportunity for an accounting professional with 3-5 years of experience to gain exposure to multi-company accounting, audit preparation and financial process improvement while working closely with management and external accounting professionals.

Key Responsibilities

1. Accounting & Bookkeeping

Maintain accurate accounting records and assist with full-set accounts for multiple companies.
Record and reconcile accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger entries and bank transactions.
Assist with monthly and year-end closing activities.
Prepare basic management accounts, financial reports and supporting schedules.
Maintain proper accounting documentation and filing systems.

2. Historical Accounting Review & Reconciliation

Review historical accounting records and identify missing or incomplete documentation.
Assist in reconstructing accounting records using bank statements, invoices, payment vouchers and other supporting documents.
Perform bank reconciliations and investigate differences between accounting records and supporting documents.
Assist in reconciling intercompany balances, shareholder accounts, loans, receivables and payables.
Maintain records of outstanding discrepancies and follow up with relevant parties to obtain missing information.
Support the organisation and recovery of historical accounting data from existing or legacy systems.

3. Audit & Financial Reporting Support

Prepare audit schedules, reconciliations and supporting documents for external auditors.
Assist in preparing financial statements and year-end accounting schedules.
Coordinate with external auditors and accounting firms to provide requested information.
Follow up on audit queries and assist in resolving identified accounting discrepancies.
Support group financial reporting and intercompany reconciliation activities.

4. Statutory Compliance Support

Assist with the preparation of information required for ACRA Annual Returns and statutory financial reporting.
Coordinate with external tax agents and corporate secretaries on documentation requirements.
Assist with GST, corporate income tax and XBRL-related documentation where applicable.
Maintain a tracker of outstanding financial reporting requirements and submission deadlines.

5. Accounting Administration & Process Improvement

Organise and maintain accounting files, invoices, contracts, bank statements and supporting documents.
Liaise with internal stakeholders, banks and external service providers to obtain financial information.
Identify gaps in accounting records and recommend practical improvements to recordkeeping processes.
Assist with other finance and accounting duties as assigned.

Requirements

Diploma or Degree in Accountancy, Finance or a related discipline.
3-5 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably including exposure to full-set accounts.
Good understanding of accounting principles, general ledger entries and financial reconciliations.
Experience preparing bank reconciliations and supporting schedules for external audits.
Familiarity with Singapore accounting and statutory reporting requirements.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software such as Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks or similar systems.
Strong attention to detail, organisational skills and ability to follow through on outstanding matters.
Willingness to investigate historical transactions and work with incomplete accounting records.
Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and communicate effectively with colleagues and external service providers.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

Experience in an accounting firm, audit firm or SME finance department.
Exposure to full-set accounting for multiple companies.
Experience preparing audit schedules and supporting statutory audits.
Familiarity with intercompany transactions, shareholder accounts and loan reconciliations.
Experience with Xero or legacy accounting systems.
ACCA or equivalent professional qualification, including candidates currently pursuing their studies.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is meticulous, resourceful and comfortable handling detailed accounting work.

The successful candidate should be willing to investigate discrepancies, trace historical transactions, obtain missing documents and follow up persistently on outstanding accounting matters.

Prior experience resolving accounting backlogs or handling incomplete financial records would be an advantage.