Job Description
Job Title: Accounts Executive
Reports to: Financial Accountant
Business Unit: Finance
Location: Singapore
Direct Reports: No
Overview
Reporting to the Regional Financial Accountant, this roleโs main purpose is to support the team in the financial management and upkeep of proper financial records as per law and requirement. In this role, youโll be responsible for taking a proactive approach for proper upkeep of records and bookkeeping for SEA business.
Duties and Responsibilities
โข Updates on latest compliance regulations
โข Active management of Singapore stock, reconciliation for KOSEA countries
โข Day to day accounting functions i.e.. AR, AP, bank reconciliation
โข Ensure all transactions are properly documented and recorded
โข Prepare payments to vendors
โข Prepare monthly closing journals/schedules & reporting pack
โข Prepare weekly and monthly revenue reports
โข Prepare VAT reconciliation to GST reconciliation
โข Update accounts receivable aged debt report weekly, update comments daily, follow up with customers regarding payment to ensure timely payment of debts
โข Research invoice and payment inquiries/follow up where required
โข Proactive in problem solving
โข Prepare audit schedules
โข Ensure accurate maintenance of customer accounts/records.
โข Assist with month end close in line with Group reporting timetable.
โข Issue customer billing statements on a regular basis.
โข Provide support with generating all invoices for based sales on a required basis, ensuring that the appropriate tax rate is applied and charged on all invoices.
โข Manage comprehensive compliance calendar of deliverables for business licenses, income, and sales tax
โข Liaise with third party KOSEA accountants for information necessary to support GM/business decisions
โข Assisting the wider Finance team with audit and insurance renewal queries and concerns
โข Be proactive in anticipating developments and identify accounts and issues that will require special attention / procedures.
โข Handle disputed accounts and negotiate to bring supplier payment into line with agreed terms.
โข Undertake reconciliations when required to agree balances due to suppliers
โข Perform other finance & administrative responsibilities as necessary
Experience
- Atleast 3 years of accounting experience in an accounting firm or department
- Knowledge of statutory laws related to business finance โ tax, audit preparation, etc
- Experience in bookkeeping and day to day data/record management
Skills and Qualifications
- Working with an integrated ERP system would be highly desirable.
- Experience of working with SAP would be an added advantage.
- Graduate in finance/related field
ยท Must demonstrate excellent computer skills, MS office โ particularly Excel.
ยท The ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
ยท Proven attention to detail and accuracy required.
ยท Excellent interpersonal, team working, communication and presentation skills.
ยท Adaptable to business change within a fast-paced environment.
- English โ speaking, writing โ mandatory.
- Knowledge of other languages will be added advantage โ Thai, Vietnamese, mandarin etc
Living by the Peak Values
Put Customer First, keep customer needs at the heart of every decision and action.
Be Innovative, always curious, and open to new ideas and better ways of doing things.
Stay Agile, be responsive and make timely, considered, and well-informed decisions taking accountability for the outcomes.
Always Respectful, kind and supportive, always look for the best in each other and strive to help one another do a better job.
Show Pride & Passion, be proud about what we do and enjoy our work.