Hands-on Accountant with An Established Investment

2 weeks ago


Singapore THE CAP CONSULTING GROUP PTE. LTD. Full time

At least 5 years of hands-on work experience in accounting/finance roles covering AP/GL/AR gained in an MNC.

Some external audit exp will be beneficial:

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Experience handling accounting system is required.

Experience of ERP and/or accounting systems may be advantageous;
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Practical experience in preparing GST filing is preferred. Knowledge of Singapore withholding tax requirements is also preferred
Our client is an investment firm focusing on infrastructure projects across Asia.


It is now looking to hire a
Corporate Accountant who will report to the Financial Controls Manager and relevant finance team members on the day-to-day financial matters of the co, with an
emphasis on the accounts payable, general ledger and accounts receivable ("AP/GL/AR") function, financial and management reporting .

There will also be involvement in finance project implementation and project costing when required.


You will be expected to undertake the responsibilities outlined below for the firm independently and thereafter, AP/GL/AR and financial reporting responsibilities for other corporate entities within the firm.

**RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounts Payable ("AP") - Corporate expenses and inter-company recharges focus

  • Assist the Financial Controls Manager in the execution of AP function duties with an overall ownership in ensuring all invoices/payments (including intercompany recharges) are matched, reviewed, approved, executed for payment processing through various payment channels and postings into AP ledger or general ledger (GL);
  • Ensure that purchases are in accordance with the co's accounting practices, budgeted for and approved by the correct approving authority;
  • Prepare payment package for authorized signatories' approval, including but not limited to, cheque payments, manual and automated TT payments, corporate card payments, bank transfers and etc;
  • Conduct payment reconciliation against bank statement(s), supplier reconciliation (where available), including the liaison with suppliers/vendors for closure of AP queries and issues;
  • Ensure correct project/cost center coding of invoices and GST tax codes when performing AP and GL postings;
  • Ensure project costing is reconciled against invoices and GL on a timely basis;
  • Assist in quarterly GST filing exercises with the extraction of payment reports, general ledger reports and payment documents for GST filing agent review, including the liaison & closure of GST filing agent queries;
  • Identify and withhold withholding tax (WHT) from payments (where required) and prepare WHT filing computation for WHT filings;
  • Monitor and highlight the adequacy of funds for payment, including the preparation of month end bank balance report for various bank accounts;
  • Prepare quarterly supplier/vendor payment disclosures on the corporate website;
  • Ensure the vendor master file in the accounting system is kept up to date;
  • Review and suggest improvements to streamline processes of the AP function;
  • Ensure compliance and adherence to InfraCo Asia's policies, financial delegation of authority and accounting practices when carrying out AP function duties;
  • Provide guidance to finance colleagues to improve their skillset and knowledge on AP function.

General Ledger ("GL"), Management and Financial Reporting

  • Gather accounting transactions/data from various systems and sources for proper records in the accounting system;
  • Review and ensure the accuracy, timeliness and completeness of accounting transactions/data recorded in the accounting system, such that all known activities are recorded;
  • Prepare monthly bank reconciliations, identify and follow up on outstanding items for reconciliation;
  • Prepare journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation which includes but not limited to, depreciation, amortization, accruals, provisions, prepayments, reclassifications, cost center allocations etc;
  • Drive the monthend closing of accounting system and prepare the monthly, quarterly and yearend management accounts (trial balance, GL reports, balance sheet, profit or loss and supporting accounting schedules) within required timelines;
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly and yearend reconciliation schedules to general ledger for balance sheet accounts and analysis schedules for the various project costing, cost centers in the profit and loss accounts;
  • Where requested, perform analysis for assigned accounts, researching records and documents, identifying errors and submitting correctional suggestions for review and approval;
  • Prepare invoices for billings to related or affiliated companies with appropriate supporting calculations & documentations (invoices, expense claims etc) for internal cost sharing arrangements, and recording in Account Receivable (AR) ledger and GL. Substantiate and articulate such billings to managers and external parties when queried;
  • Support the Financial Controls Manager in the financial audits, includ


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