Company Overview
Green Olive Group Pte Ltd is a supermarket retail group in Singapore, operating multiple outlets that bring Chinese grocery, snacks, and daily essentials closer to the community. As a rapidly growing business, we rely on strong financial controls and accurate reporting to support business decisions and operations.
Job Purpose
The Accounts Officer will be responsible for supporting day-to-day accounting functions including data entry, accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliation, and assisting in month-end financial closing. This position requires accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced retail environment.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Payable (AP)
- Verify and process supplier invoices, ensuring appropriate documentation and approvals.
- Perform 3-way matching (invoice, PO, delivery order) where applicable.
- Prepare payment vouchers and arrange for timely payments via bank transfer or cheque.
- Maintain vendor records and handle queries related to billing or payment discrepancies.
Accounts Receivable (AR)
- Record and reconcile daily sales receipts from supermarket branches (cash, Nets, credit card, e-wallets).
- Follow up with tenants or customers (if applicable) on outstanding payments and issue credit notes when necessary.
- Issue official receipts and maintain accurate AR aging reports.
Bank & Cash Reconciliation
- Perform daily or weekly reconciliation of bank statements against accounting system records.
- Assist in cash float reconciliation from outlets and follow up on discrepancies.
Month-End Closing Support
- Assist in journal entries, accruals, and adjustments.
- Maintain general ledger entries and reconcile balances.
- Support in preparing schedules for audit or internal reporting.
Administrative & Support Functions
- Filing and organizing of accounting documents for audit compliance.
- Assist in tax submissions (e.g., GST filings) and reports as needed.
- Liaise with other departments (procurement, HR, operations) on finance-related matters.
Requirements
- Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent.
- 2-3 years of accounting experience, preferably in the retail or FMCG industry.
- Knowledge of Singapore accounting standards and statutory requirements (e.g., GST, CPF).
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
- Detail-oriented, responsible, and able to work independently under tight deadlines.
- Able to handle confidential information with integrity.
- Bilingual in English and Mandarin is a plus (to liaise with Chinese-speaking suppliers or branches).
