Group Account Executive

About the role

This role involves full-set accounting for multiple entities within the Group, managing accounts payable and receivable, performing month-end and year-end closing activities, and preparing financial reports. You will monitor daily bank balances, ensure GST and tax compliance, coordinate statutory compliance and corporate secretarial matters, support audit coordination, and maintain intercompany accounting records.

Key responsibilities

• Handle full-set accounting for multiple entities within the Group, maintaining accurate and complete accounting records including general ledger, journal entries and supporting documentation

• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and reconcile intercompany balances

• Manage daily accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, verify supplier invoices and payment requests

• Prepare payment schedules and monitor outstanding supplier payments; issue invoices and follow up on outstanding customer payments

• Perform monthly, quarterly and year-end closing activities, prepare journal entries, accruals and prepayments

• Prepare monthly financial reports including profit and loss statements, balance sheets and cash flow reports

• Analyse actual income and expenditure against budget and explain significant variances

• Monitor daily bank balances, cash receipts and payment transactions; prepare payment batches and bank transfer instructions

• Prepare and maintain accounting records required for GST reporting and assist in preparing GST returns

• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documents required for statutory reporting; coordinate with external corporate secretarial service providers

Requirements:

● Diploma or Bachelor’s in Finance, Accounting or related field.

● Professional accounting certifications such as CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CA (Chartered

Accountant).

● Minimum 3-5 years of progressive accounting & financial management experience, within an international

private education setting will have an advantage

● Comprehensive knowledge of Singapore's financial regulations and accounting standards.

● Strong business acumen, financial analysis, forecasting and budgeting skills.

● Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.

● Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is a must.

● Proficiency in Xero/Quickbook online would be an advantage.