Assistant Accounting Manager

Position: Assistant Accounting Manager

Number of hours: 40 hours/week

Schedule: Singapore Time Zone

Tasks required:

* Oversee and manage the general accounting functions, including, but not limited to: accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and taxes.

* Perform monthly bank reconciliations, review and finalize accounts to ensure accuracy

* Monthly, quarterly and annually financial reporting to clients

* Preparing/ Reviewing and analyze full-set of accounts/financial statements to ensure accuracy and completeness in accordance with SFRS/IFRS

* Process/review and approve clients payroll/ staff reimbursements

* Review quarterly government sales tax (SST/GST) filing preparation and filing

* Provide financial advice and information on local tax-related regulations and incentives to clients

* Ensure transactions are recorded under the correct tax categories in the system

* Prepare annual tax computation and filings including ECI

* Attending to accounting queries and requests in a timely and professional manner

* Assess current practices and procedures, and make recommendations for improvements

* Streamlining accounting and financial reporting process to promote high efficiency and accuracy in book-keeping activities

* Maintains accounting controls by establishing a chart of accounts and defining accounting policies and procedures

* Develop staff by managing performance, setting goals, providing ongoing training, and maintaining strong employee relationships

* Basic corporate secretarial duties including lodgements to ACRA and preparation of resolutions

* Perform ad hoc duties as requested

Requirements:

* Minimum 4-6 years of relevant working experience in full set / GL / Accounting to Reporting in various industries

* Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and Xero accounting software

* Able to understand Singapore Accounting and Taxation Practices and Standards including GST

* Professional Accounting Qualifications or Degree in Accounting/any related fields

* In-depth understanding of business bookkeeping procedures

* Strong interpersonal, supervisory and customer service skills required

* A keen eye for detail and desire to probe further into data

* Deadline-oriented and ability to stick to time constraints

* Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information

* Excellent communication skills; being proficient in English, both written and spoken

* Strong sense of commitment to the organization's goals and values