Group Accountant

Job Overview

Assist in all accounting functions of the Group including effective day to day accounting operations, financial closing and statutory reporting, cash management and variance analysis.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Handle full sets of accounts (AP, AR and G/L) including preparation of journal entries, Balance Sheets, Income Statements & other reporting schedules
• Prepare group consolidation accounts, liaise and monitor the month end closing activities of subsidiaries’ finance teams
• Prepare group consolidated budgets
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end closing to meet SGX, statutory and corporate requirements
• Handle the preparation of Annual Report and other business operations reports
• Prepare timely management and financial reports, monitor performance against budgets and forecasts
• Prepare bank instructions, fund transfers and liaise with bankers
• Perform and provide the analysis and interpretation of financial results/performance
• Liaise with external parties, corporate secretarial agents and auditors
• Assist in the monitoring of compliance with the Group’s internal policies and procedures
• Ensure annual returns for companies are filed on time

Special Projects – Assist in various ad hoc finance projects and initiatives

Requirements

• Degree in Accountancy, ACCA or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience
• Solid hands-on experience in preparing consolidation and full set of accounts
• Detail-oriented and able to work under tight deadlines
• Good analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong working knowledge of accounting principles (FRS), SGX regulations, proficiency in financial & management accounting and taxation skills
• Good with MS office applications
• Resourceful and able to adapt in fast paced environment
• Possess the right positive “can do” attitude
• Experience in working in public listed company