Project Accountant

Job Detail

• Job Reference P8774

Job Description

• Responsible for managing supplier invoice entries and payments to ensure timely adherence to company policies.
• Record various financial transactions, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Tax, and other General Ledger entries in the local ERP system to maintain accurate financial records.
• Oversee the process of bank guarantees for Corporate Treasury, including form preparation, bank submission, and maintaining a database of records.
• File monthly accounting journals, payments, bank guarantees, etc., to establish comprehensive audit trails.
• Coordinate and submit weekly cash forecasts.
• Calculate and submit Quarterly GST returns within the specified filing deadline, subject to review by the Finance Controller.
• Prepare corporate tax submissions for review by the Finance Controller and subsequent approval and submission to IRAS.
• Manage tasks related to Corporate Secretarial matters for the legal entity.
• Ensure the timely preparation and submission of management reports to stakeholders and the Tagetik system in alignment with reporting cycles (weekly, monthly, year-end, forecast, and budget).
• Take full responsibility for the Fixed Asset register, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to Capex as per DLA.
• Ensure accurate accounting of Fixed Assets, including capitalization, disposals, and monthly depreciation, following the fixed asset policy and supporting documentation.
• Arrange the annual Inventory and Fixed Assets counts for the legal entity.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and balance sheet schedules for all accounts, following the closing schedule and promptly clearing any discrepancies and outstanding items.
• Prepare and fulfill audit requirements in a timely manner, ensuring the smooth completion of audits.
• Generate financial reports necessary for weekly and monthly project reviews, focusing on managing profitability, maintaining current Accounts Receivable, capturing revenue promptly, and actively addressing operational risks.
• Assist with additional finance and tax reporting as well as ad-hoc reports.
• Undertake any other assigned projects or tasks as required.

Job Requirements:

• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Possess a minimum of 3 years experience in various accounting aspects such as General Accounting,
• Accounts Payable, Bank Reconciliation, Accounts Receivable, stock ledger, balance sheet schedules, and analysis.
• Exhibit expertise in project accounting and demonstrate a strong grasp of project revenue recognition policies, ideally with experience in financial project tracking.
• Display effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate across all organizational levels.
• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Operate independently as a proactive self-starter.
• Possess a sound understanding of essential financial metrics, projections, Profit and Loss (P&L) statements, and gross profit margin analysis.
• Be proficient in using ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Advanced Excel and PowerPoint.
• Be a cooperative team player who can meet demanding reporting deadlines.
• Handle multitasking efficiently and function with minimal supervision.