Job Title: Accounts Executive
Reports to: Finance Manager KOSEA (Korea & South East Asia)
Business Unit: Finance
Location: Singapore
Direct Reports: No
Overview
Reporting to the Finance Manager, this role’s 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, you’ll be responsible for taking a proactive approach for proper upkeep of records and bookkeeping for SEA business.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Updates on latest compliance regulations
• Active management of Singapore stock, reconciliation for KOSEA countries
• Day to day accounting functions i.e.. AR, AP, bank reconciliation
• Ensure all transactions are properly documented and recorded
• Prepare payments to vendors
• Prepare monthly closing journals/schedules & reporting pack
• Prepare weekly and monthly revenue reports
• Prepare VAT reconciliation to GST reconciliation
• Update accounts receivable aged debt report weekly, update comments daily, follow up with customers regarding payment to ensure timely payment of debts
• Research invoice and payment inquiries/follow up where required
• Proactive in problem solving
• Prepare audit schedules
• Ensure accurate maintenance of customer accounts/records.
• Assist with month end close in line with Group reporting timetable.
• Issue customer billing statements on a regular basis.
• 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.
• Manage comprehensive compliance calendar of deliverables for business licenses, income, and sales tax
• Liaise with third party KOSEA accountants for information necessary to support GM/business decisions
• Assisting the wider Finance team with audit and insurance renewal queries and concerns
• Be proactive in anticipating developments and identify accounts and issues that will require special attention / procedures.
• Handle disputed accounts and negotiate to bring supplier payment into line with agreed terms.
• Undertake reconciliations when required to agree balances due to suppliers
• 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 – 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
· Must demonstrate excellent computer skills, MS office – particularly Excel.
· The ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
· Proven attention to detail and accuracy required.
· Excellent interpersonal, team working, communication and presentation skills.
· Adaptable to business change within a fast-paced environment.
- English – speaking, writing – mandatory.
- Knowledge of other languages will be added advantage – Thai, Vietnamese, mandarin etc
