Accountant

RESPONSIBILITIES

General Ledger

• Work on diverse softwares :
  • Eduka : Student Management System
  • GP : Accounting system
  • Salesforce : Follow up of ODF (Option De Fondateur)
  • New ERP system to be defined
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation and processing of standard accounting entries
• Daily control the GP financial module in relation to sub-modules/other ERP systems (eg control accounts in relation to Eduka, clearing and bursary accounts)
• Prepare, monitor and oversee account analysis ( eg ODF amortization, deferred income etc.)
• Project accounting on School extension

Accounts Receivable

• ODF :
  • Maintain up-to-date records of ODFs in Eduka and in Salesforce
  • Bill ODF students accordingly
  • Prepare monthly and yearly ODF status in Salesforce
• Bursaries :
  • Ensure the set up, billing, refunds linked to bursaries in Eduka
  • Assist in the yearly Bursaries Report for AEFE and respective accounting
• Billing :
  • Bill part of the miscellaneous fees ( AESH, MUN, Prepa Sup, Trips, …)
  • Take part in the Back to School and Term billing controls ( large families, split families, ODF ..)
  • Support the AR team for other billings if needed ( SFA or term / registration / re-enrolment fees)
• Reconciliation & Interface :
  • Research and solve AR related (receipts/refund) discrepancies from the monthly bank reconciliation
  • Reconcile clearing accounts between GP and Eduka, including the Bursary clearing
  • Assist in monthly interface process between Eduka & GP as and when required
• Answer parents’ and companies’ requests on financial matters ( emails, phone, in person ..)

Fixed Assets

• Manage the full aspect of fixed assets accounting module
• Reconcile and ensure proper and accurate processing between the Fixed Asset accounting with general ledger accounting

Banks and related matters

• Ensure the cheque collection and receipt allocation, banking slip preparation
• Manage the bank reconciliation of all the bank accounts of the School
• Prepare and monitor the AR and AP entries accounting in relation to bank reconciliation
• Maintain and monitor the bank accounts on a daily basis ( administrative and accounting)

Monthly, quarterly and yearly closing

• Ensure accurate and timely monthly closing and management reporting of accounts
• Assist in the preparation and collation of audit/closing schedules and documentation.
• Assist in the preparation of annual audit and attend to audit queries.

ERP Systems

• Contribute to the implementation and improvement of ERP systems and processes for the quality of the processes and reporting

Possible evolutions once the previous missions are covered, according to the team’s needs

• Back up for Accounts Manager :
  • Backup for Eduka/GP interface
  • Assist the Accounts Manager in statutory filing such as GST, department of statistics and any adhoc requests
• Back up for Cost Controller :
  • Managerial reporting and analysis
  • Project cost monitoring
  • AEFE reporting

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :

• CPA or Degree holder in accountancy, banking or finance
• Knowledge of general ledger and account payable and receivable procedures
• Advance proficiency in Word and Excel, including Excel pivot tables, Vlookup, “what-if” scenario
• Knowledge of accounting software
• Meticulous with good attention to details
• Good organizational skills
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Deadline-Oriented
• Confidentiality
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Proactiveness
• Good command in English, French is an advantage

TERMS AND CONDITIONS :

• Permanent contract
• Full time – 42 hours per week
• 8 weeks of annual leaves
• Remuneration according to the IFS administrative personnel

If you are interested, please apply directly at IFS career portal https://www.ifs.edu.sg/careers/