Assistant Accountant

JobSummary

• Responsible for timely and accurate month-end and year end closing.
• Ensure the preparation of monthly accounts & financial reports in a timely and accurate manner and in accordance with statutory requirements.
• Responsible for full spectrum of accounting and financing functions (include maintaining of the accounting system, preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, inventories controls, bank facilities, cash flows & budgets analysis, GL, AR, AP and financial policies and regulations).
• Handle full sets of accounts and statutory reports independently with minimal supervision.
• Assist in budget forecast, financial analysis on P&L and balance sheet.
• To coordinate and liaise with internal parties to support intercompany activities.
• To coordinate and liaise with external parties like external auditors, tax agents, corporate secretarial agents, local tax and government authorities where required.
• Responsible for project implementations and system upgrades to comply with new operational or legal requirements.
• Take charge for preparation of tax computation, tax estimates and ensure a timely and effective level of tax compliance in accordance with relevant legislation.
• Handle tax matters which would include GST/SST filing as well as corporate tax.
• To maintain/monitor/improve accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
• Assist in enhancement of the financial and management reporting system, internal control, policies and procedures.
• Perform ad-hoc tasks assigned when required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting. Professional qualification (Member of ACCA/CPA/MICPA/MIA) is an advantage.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience.
• Ability to work in fast paced environments and meet tight deadlines.
• High level of integrity and commitment to maintaining confidentiality as well as down to details.
• Full set accounts and finance operation experience is a must.
• Due diligence, meticulous, team player, quick adaptive & able to multitask.
• Computer literate with proficiency in MS Excel, SAP.
• Good oral and written communication skills in English.