KPMG in Singapore is part of a global organization of independent professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. We operate in 143 countries and territories with more than 273,000 partners and employees working in member firms around the world. Each KPMG firm is a legally distinct and separate entity and describes itself as such. KPMG International Limited is a private English company limited by guarantee. KPMG International Limited and its related entities do not provide services to clients.
Job Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Junior Accounting Executive to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in accounting principles and a desire to grow their career in accounting. This role involves handling a variety of accounting tasks, including managing fixed assets, processing payments and refunds, reconciling accounts, and more.
Key Responsibilities
- Process fixed assets transactions including additions, disposals, and transfers in the accounting and fixed assets system.
- Prepare monthly fixed assets reconciliation and asset-related accounting schedules.
- Liaise with clients as needed to address asset-related queries.
- Raise routine asset-related journals and facilitate annual asset sighting exercises.
- Process manual payments and refunds, and handle customer invoice adjustments and customer refunds.
- Respond to payment and refund queries in a timely and professional manner.
- Prepare payment files and raise accounts payable (AP) related routine journals.
- Prepare monthly bank reconciliation and other related accounting tasks.
- Assist in additional tasks as required for the performance of the scope of services.
Qualifications
- Preferably 1 year of experience in accounting or a related field.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- Familiarity with accounting systems like SAP, Workday, or similar platforms is advantageous.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and financial reporting.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills for liaising with clients and team members.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by KPMG Talent Acquisition team, personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.
At KPMG in Singapore we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients and communities. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, gender identity or expression, colour, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or other non-merit factors. We celebrate the different talents that our people bring and support every staff member in their journey to achieve personal and professional growth. One of the ways we do this is through Take Charge: Flexi-work, our flexible working framework which enables agile and innovative teams to help deliver our business goals.
