Able to start work immediately
Job Summary
Responsible for accounting and financial reporting and controls, General Ledger closing in accordance with the Finance Policy and Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS), and initiative in streamlining processes.
Monthly Financial Close & Reporting
- Responsible for month end closing process including preparation of journals, bank reconciliation, balance sheet schedules and performing GL review
- Prepare monthly Financial Reports for management reporting
- Manage grant utilisation and grant submission reports to the relevant funding agencies including reconciliations
- Prepare and file quarterly GST returns to IRAS
- Generate weekly journals for Bank entries and month-end journals for accruals and prepayments.
- Complete bank reconciliation, cash flow projections, and submit banker's guarantees.
- Oversees accounts payable, ensuring the expenses are captured accurately.
- Prepare Quarterly GST returns.
- Analyze P&L variances and review monthly P&L statements.
External Audit
- Liaise with external auditors on audit requirements
- Lead the team in preparation for external audit
- Prepare/review audit schedules
Internal Control
- Review and update policies and SOPs to comply with recommended practices
- Work with HODs and staff on SOP adherence
- Work with various parties during the internal audit
Budget & Forecast Process
- Work with all department heads on the budget requirements and preparation of annual budget
- Consolidation and submission of annual budget to management for approval
- Monthly tracking and analysis of actual against budget
- Proactively work with all department heads on quarterly budget tracking reports
Others
- Complete surveys issued by The Department of Statistics Singapore
- Involved in digitalization projects for the organization and continuous process improvement for the department
Requirements
- A Degree in Accountancy or professional qualifications like ACCA or equivalent
- At least 5 years of accounting experience with a full set of accounts
- Hands on and able to work independently with have good communication and analytical skills
- Good interpersonal skills, a team player and has strong sense of responsibility
- IT proficient and good knowledge and application of Microsoft Excel and suite of products
- Experience in Sun Microsystem is a plus
