Graduate / Junior Accountant

About PM Group

PM Group is an employee-owned international engineering, architecture and project management company, founded in Ireland in 1973. With over 4,000 people across Europe, Asia and the US, we deliver complex, high-tech facilities for leading clients in pharmaceuticals and life sciences, data centres, medical technologies, and food and beverage. Our services cover architecture and engineering design, project and construction management, and technical consultancy. In Asia, we operate from Singapore, China and India, and our Singapore team supports major projects across the region.

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Junior Accountant to join our Finance team. This role provides an excellent opportunity for accounting professionals who wish to gain exposure to project accounting within a project-based environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in managing accounts receivable, supporting project cost tracking, preparing project management reports, and assisting with month-end closing activities.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable & Billing

• Generate, validate and issue customer invoices accurately and on a timely basis
• Ensure invoices comply with Singapore GST requirements and company policies
• Record incoming receipts and perform cash application against outstanding invoices
• Monitor customer collections and follow up on overdue accounts
• Work closely with project teams and customers to resolve billing discrepancies and payment queries
• Maintain accurate accounts receivable records and ageing reports

Subcontractor

• Perform billing reconciliations and resolve discrepancies with project teams and vendors

Project Accounting & Management Reporting

• Maintain accurate project cost records and project financial information
• Support monthly project profitability reporting and variance analysis
• Prepare project-related management reports and schedules during month-end close
• Work with project managers to ensure project financial data is complete and accurate

Financial Accounting & Month-End Closing

• Assist with month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing activities
• Prepare AR related journal entries
• Support preparation of management reports and financial analysis

Compliance & Audit

• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies and financial procedures
• Maintain proper supporting documentation and audit trails
• Support internal and external audit requirements
• Undertake other ad hoc duties as assigned by the Finance Manager

Requirements

Qualifications

Diploma or bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification.

Experience

• 1-3 years of relevant accounting experience
• Experience in accounts receivable, project accounting, engineering consultancy, professional services, or project-based environments will be advantageous
• Candidates with strong internship experience and relevant exposure may also be considered

Technical Skills

• Good understanding of accounting principles
• Familiarity with Singapore GST requirements
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP and SUMIFS

Personal Attributes

• A collaborative team player
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• A positive attitude with a willingness to learn and grow

What We Offer

• Exposure to project accounting and analysis
• Opportunities to work closely with project and operational teams
• Career development within a growing finance function
• Collaborative and supportive work environment