Assistant Accountant

Company Overview

Pine Energy Pte Ltd sources thermal coal from Indonesia and Australia, supplying major regional markets including China, India, ASEAN, and East Asia.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will manage and oversee all accounting functions, compile management accounts monthly and yearly, support audits, tax, GST, compliance filings, and corporate activities supporting the business.

Responsibilities

• Manage partial set of accounts for multiple entities to ensure accurate financial records
• Prepare and post journal entries to maintain up-to-date accounting ledgers
• Process and manage accounts payable and receivable to maintain vendor and customer accounts
• Update daily bank book balances and monitor cash flow for financial accuracy
• Handle petty cash claims and reimbursements to ensure proper expense tracking
• Initiate payments to vendors and customers and process staff claims efficiently
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and assist in month-end closing to support financial reporting
• Prepare and submit quarterly GST reports in compliance with regulatory requirements
• Assist in annual audit preparation by compiling audit schedules and supporting documentation
• Respond to queries from inter-department teams, external vendors, and customers to resolve accounting issues
• Provide ad-hoc support to management and contribute to special projects as assigned
• Opportunity to manage full set of accounts upon demonstrated performance

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent qualification
• At least 1 year of relevant accounting experience with basic accounting knowledge
• Knowledge of SME full set of accounts is advantageous
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel and Word, to support accounting tasks
• Well-organized with meticulous attention to detail and strong analytical thinking
• Fast learner capable of working independently and managing multiple tasks under pressure
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with teams and stakeholders
• Team player with ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines
• Demonstrated stable employment history