Spectainer is an Australian group with corporate headquarters in Singapore. Spectainer is pioneering a holistic solution that combines our innovative horizontally collapsing containers with the world’s first fully automated collapsing station as well as advanced tracking, fleet management and support services.
The group is currently in the process of expanding its Singapore organization and is looking to recruit a high-caliber Accountant to become an important part of the team.
Reporting directly to the CFO, the Accountant is responsible for the overall accounting activity of Spectainer Group in accordance with the duties and responsibilities listed below.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Maintain the book-keeping of the group’s entities in both Singapore and Australia,
- Perform month-end closing activities,
- Prepare accounts payable reconciliation to creditors’ statement of accounts,
- Prepare month end reconciliation of sub-ledgers to General Ledger,
- Prepare bi-weekly and monthly bank reconciliation,
- Upkeep of fixed assets records,
- Prepare monthly intercompany reconciliation for the Group,
- Liaise with external auditors for year-end audit,
- Process invoices for billings to customers,
- Prepare quarterly tax filing for GST in both Singapore and Australia,
- Monitor compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements in Singapore and Australia,
- File personal and corporate tax information and ensure compliance with local tax laws,
- Prepare and maintain appropriate “audit ready” files and assists in the management of tax audits,
- Prepare yearly reporting of employee earnings to relevant tax authorities in Singapore (IR8A statements and Australia,
- Update company procedures relating to accounts department.
- Support the implementation of a new accounting software.
Education and Experience
Required:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting, or similar field
- Understanding of regulatory requirements in Singapore,
- Knowledge of corporate governance and compliance requirements,
- In-depth computer skills within accounting systems, Microsoft office suite, and
- Previous experience in end-to-end monthly and annually accounting cycle.
Desirable:
- Accounting qualification,
- Knowledge of the shipping, logistics and container leasing industries,
- Knowledge of business improvement techniques,
- Experience in tax audits and filing of tax returns is preferred,
- Understanding of regulatory requirements in Australia, and
- Versatile and can assist HR & Admin departments when needed.
Key Skills and Competencies:
- Gives attention to detail,
- Excellent communication skills,
- Proactive
- Adaptable,
- Self-motivated and well-organized,
- Experience in working with tight deadlines, and
- Out-going personality.
Compensation and benefits:
- Fixed Annual Salary: $78,000.00
- Overtime Grab food & ride allocation
- Generous 20 days annual leave allocation
- Medical insurance cover
- Staff pantry stocked with snacks and beverage
- In-house coffee from Homeground Coffee
- Close to public transport and multiple car park options available
- Ergonomic workstations for each team member
- Collaborative office layout
- Shower facilities
Travel
No material travel is expected in the role.
Learning Opportunities
- Increased knowledge of group consolidation process.
- Direct exposure to C-suite positions.
- Becoming part of determining and developing the accounting organization.
- Involvement in system implementation projects.
How to apply
As Interested candidates, please provide your CV on www.spectainer.com/careers or send your resume to: [email protected]
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered.
Spectainer is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
